Francois Cluzet & his dubbing voice Frank Röth

François Cluzet attended the prestigious “Conservatoire national supérieur d'art dramatique” in Paris, where he learned his acting skills. Known for his versatile roles and charismatic appearance, he has established himself as one of the most prominent actors in French cinema.

 

He is actively involved in social causes, particularly in the field of health and education. He has supported organizations that care for disadvantaged children and advocate for access to education. He is also committed to raising awareness about mental health and has taken part in various campaigns to reduce the stigma surrounding mental illness.

 

His breakthrough came in the late 1980s with his role in the film “Les Grands Ducs” (1996). However, he became internationally known for his leading role in the film “Pretty Best Friends” (2011), in which he played the paraplegic millionaire Philippe Pozzo di Borgo. The film was a worldwide success and made Cluzet a household name outside France.

 

After his breakthrough, François Cluzet continued his career with a variety of projects. His ability to embody both dramatic and comedic roles has allowed him to play a wide range of characters. In recent years, he has also appeared in several TV productions and remains a sought-after figure in French cinema.

 

7 awards & 15 nominations

 

He was honored with the César Award for Best Leading Actor for his role in “The Wave”, the Lumières Award for Best Actor for “Pretty Best Friends” and the Étoile d'Or for his achievements in French cinema.

We have listed some of his best and most famous films here:

 

2022: The Kitchen Brigade (La Brigade)

2022: Mascarade

2018: A village stripped bare (Normandie nue)

2016: Operation Duval - The secret protocol (La mécanique de l'ombre)

2016: The country doctor from Chaussy (Médecin de campagne)

2015: The father of my best friend (Un moment d'égarement)

2014: A moment of love (Une rencontre)

2013: Between the waves (En solitaire)

2013: 11.6 - The French Job 

2012: Do Not Disturb

2011: Intouchables

2010: Little True Lies (Les petits mouchoirs)

2010: White as Snow - How far would you go? (Blanc comme neige)

2009: Le dernier pour la route

2009: The Savior (À l'origine)

2008: Rivals (Les liens du sang)

2006: No dying word (Ne le dis à personne)

2006: Some like it rich (Quatre étoiles)

2002: L'adversaire

1998: End of August, beginning of September (Fin août, début septembre)

1998: The sweet art of idleness (Dolce far niente)

1997: Life is a game (Rien ne va plus)

1996: Dialogue au sommet (Dialogue on the summit)

1995: The Beginners (Les apprentis)

1994: Hell (L'enfer)

1988: A Woman's Affair (Une affaire de femmes)

1988: Chocolat - Forbidden Desire (Chocolat)

1987: The irresistible charm of money (Association de malfaiteurs)

1986: At Midnight (Round Midnight)

1985: Les enragés

1982: The Fantoms of the Hatter (Les fantômes du chapelier)

1980: Cocktail Molotov