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Michel Blanc

Michel Blanc

Michel Blanc (16 April 1952 – 3 October 2024) was a French actor, writer and director. He is noted for his roles of losers and hypochondriacs. He is frequently associated with Le Splendid, which he co-founded, along with Thierry Lhermitte, Josiane Balasko, Christian Clavier, Marie-Anne Chazel and Gérard Jugnot. He also appeared in more serious roles, such as the title role in the Patrice Leconte film Monsieur Hire. Description above from the Wikipedia article Michel Blanc, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Known for

Michel Blanc, sur un malentendu
Michel Blanc, sur un malentendu
2025 • Self (archive footage)
The Rookie Guide
The Rookie Guide
2025 • Docteur Charoux
The Safe House
The Safe House
2025 • Père-Grand
Take a Chance on Me
Take a Chance on Me
2023 • Judge Gilles d'Outremont
L'Âge d'or de la pub
L'Âge d'or de la pub
2023 • Self (archive footage)
The Small Victories
The Small Victories
2023 • Emile Menoux
Top Dogs
Top Dogs
2023 • Jean-Pierre Deloup
Charlotte Rampling, le cinéma comme un essentiel
2022 • Lui-même

Full filmography

Michel Blanc, sur un malentendu
Michel Blanc, sur un malentendu
2025 • Self (archive footage)
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The Rookie Guide
The Rookie Guide
2025 • Docteur Charoux
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The Safe House
The Safe House
2025 • Père-Grand
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Take a Chance on Me
Take a Chance on Me
2023 • Judge Gilles d'Outremont
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L'Âge d'or de la pub
L'Âge d'or de la pub
2023 • Self (archive footage)
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The Small Victories
The Small Victories
2023 • Emile Menoux
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Top Dogs
Top Dogs
2023 • Jean-Pierre Deloup
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Christmas with the Tuches
Christmas with the Tuches
2021 • Jean-Yves Marteau
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A Good Doctor
A Good Doctor
2019 • Serge Mamou Mani, the doctor
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Kiss & Tell
Kiss & Tell
2018 • Jean-Pierre
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R.A.I.D. Special Unit
R.A.I.D. Special Unit
2017 • Jacques Pasquali
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Odd Job
Odd Job
2016 • Gardot
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Les Souvenirs
Les Souvenirs
2014 • Le père de Romain
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The Minister
The Minister
2011 • Gilles, director of staff
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A Spot of Bother
A Spot of Bother
2010 • Jean-Paul Muret
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The Girl on the Train
The Girl on the Train
2009 • Samuel Bleistein
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School's Out
School's Out
2008 • Professor Martineau
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The Second Wind
The Second Wind
2007 • le commissaire Blot
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French Fried Vacations 3: Friends Forever
French Fried Vacations 3: Friends Forever
2006 • Jean-Claude "Jessy" Dusse
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You Are So Beautiful
You Are So Beautiful
2005 • Aymé Pigrenet
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93, rue Lauriston
93, rue Lauriston
2004 • Inspecteur Blot
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Madame Edouard
Madame Edouard
2004 • le commissaire Léon
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L'Affaire Dominici
L'Affaire Dominici
2003 • Commissaire Sébeille
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Summer Things
Summer Things
2002 • Jean-Pierre
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The Grand Dukes
The Grand Dukes
1996 • Shapiron
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Prêt-à-Porter
Prêt-à-Porter
1994 • Inspector Forget
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The Monster
The Monster
1994 • Paride Taccone, le psychiatre
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Dead Tired
Dead Tired
1994 • Michel Blanc / Patrick Olivier
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Toxic Affair
Toxic Affair
1993 • The suicidal
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Thank You, Life
Thank You, Life
1991 • Raymond Pelleveau, le père jeune
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Uranus
Uranus
1990 • Gaigneux
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Monsieur Hire
Monsieur Hire
1989 • Monsieur Hire
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Sans peur et sans reproche
Sans peur et sans reproche
1988 • Verdiglione, surgeon
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The Fugitives
The Fugitives
1986 • Docteur Bourdarias (non crédité)
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I Hate Actors
I Hate Actors
1986 • Monsieur Albert
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Ménage
Ménage
1986 • Antoine
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Nuit d'ivresse
Nuit d'ivresse
1985 • Jacques Belin
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Bunny's Bar
Bunny's Bar
1985 • Jacques, portier
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Drôle de samedi
Drôle de samedi
1985 • Driving school student
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Dream One
Dream One
1984 • Boris / Nemo's Father
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The Defective Detective
The Defective Detective
1984 • Laurent Martin
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Gramps Is in the Resistance
Gramps Is in the Resistance
1983 • Le père Lebœuf, résistant
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Santa Claus Is a Stinker
Santa Claus Is a Stinker
1982 • L'obsédé sexuel au téléphone (voice)
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Singles
Singles
1982 • Bernard
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The Horse of Pride
The Horse of Pride
1980 • Corentin Calvez
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Out of Whack
Out of Whack
1979 • Marcel Dupin / Passager métro effrayé
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French Fried Vacation 2
French Fried Vacation 2
1979 • Jean-Claude "Jessy" Dusse
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Cause toujours... tu m'intéresses
Cause toujours... tu m'intéresses
1979 • Construction site police officer
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The Adolescent
The Adolescent
1979 • M. Bertin
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Heroes Are Not Wet Behind the Ears
Heroes Are Not Wet Behind the Ears
1979 • Passerby who provides information
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French Fried Vacation
French Fried Vacation
1978 • Jean-Claude "Jessy" Dusse
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Like a Turtle on Its Back
Like a Turtle on Its Back
1978 • le fêtard qui lit
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Surprise Sock
Surprise Sock
1978 • L'interne
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Beaujolais Nouveau Is Arrived
Beaujolais Nouveau Is Arrived
1978 • Le fils du capitaine
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Focal Point
Focal Point
1977 • Policeman
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Spoiled Children
Spoiled Children
1977 • Agent immobilier véreux
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The Bottom Line
The Bottom Line
1976 • Friend from the café-theater
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The Tenant
The Tenant
1976 • Scope's Neighbor
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Let Joy Reign Supreme
Let Joy Reign Supreme
1975 • Louis XV's valet
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Un bol d'air
Un bol d'air
1975 • Michel
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Bonne présentation exigée
Bonne présentation exigée
1974 • L'homme qui arrive
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Michel Blanc – Biography, Known For & Filmography