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Christian Clavier

Christian Clavier - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

BornMay 06, 1952
Age73
BirthplaceParis, France
Zodiac SignTaurus - (see also Christian Clavier's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese ZodiacDragon
GenerationBaby Boomer Generation
Known ForBest known for his role as Jacquouille la Fripouille in 'Les Visiteurs' and as Asterix in the 'Asterix & Obelix' film series.

Intro

Christian Clavier is a French actor, screenwriter, film producer, and director, best known for his comedic roles in French cinema, especially in hits like 'Les Visiteurs' and 'Les Bronzés'.

Early Life & Background

Christian Jean-Marie Clavier was born in Paris. He attended Lycée Pasteur in Neuilly-sur-Seine, where he met several future collaborators. Clavier developed an early interest in acting and comedy, eventually joining the comedy troupe Le Splendid.

Career Highlights

  • Co-founded the celebrated French comedy troupe Le Splendid in the 1970s.
  • Achieved major fame in France through his roles in 'Les Bronzés' (1978) and its sequels.
  • Starred as Jacquouille la Fripouille in 'Les Visiteurs' (1993), one of France's most successful comedies.
  • Played Asterix in 'Asterix & Obelix vs. Caesar' (1999) and other films in the franchise.
  • Worked as an actor, screenwriter, and producer across film, television, and theatre.

Trivia

  • Awarded the Chevalier of the Légion d'honneur in 2008.
  • Frequently collaborated with actor Jean Reno.
  • His brother, Stéphane Clavier, is a French film director.

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How old is Christian Clavier?

Christian Clavier is 73 years old.

When was Christian Clavier born?

Christian Clavier was born the 6 May 1952.

Where is Christian Clavier from?

Paris, France.

On His Birth-Day

About May 6th, 1952, in brief:

  • Historical events: On May 6, 1952, a U.S. Air Force aircraft successfully landed at the geographic North Pole. This event marked a significant achievement in aviation and exploration.
  • Day of the week: May 6th, 1952 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase:
  • Popular movie: High Noon directed by Fred Zinnemann

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Sources

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christian_Clavier
  2. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0165401/