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Christian Clavier

Christian Jean-Marie Clavier (kʁistjɑ̃ ʒɑ̃ maʁi klavje; born 6 May 1952) is a French actor, screenwriter, film producer and director. A co-founder of Le Splendid in the 1970s, a Parisian café-théâtre company which soon garnered success, he became widely popular after starring in two hit comedy series: Patrice Leconte's Les Bronzés and Jean-Marie Poiré's Les Visiteurs. Clavier later furthered his popularity by taking the role of Asterix in screen adaptations of the renowned comic books by Albert Uderzo and René Goscinny.

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Christian Clavier

Christian Clavier au festival de Cannes

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Name
Christian Clavier
Birth Name
Christian Jean-Marie Clavier
Born
6 May 1952
Birthplace
Paris, France
Occupation
Actor, screenwriter, film director, film producer
Full name
Christian Jean-Marie Clavier.
Nationality
France
Education
Sciences Po · Lycée Pasteur
Honours
Officer of the Legion of Honour · Knight of the Legion of Honour · Knight of the National Order of Merit
Languages
French · English

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Christian Jean-Marie Clavier (kʁistjɑ̃ ʒɑ̃ maʁi klavje; born 6 May 1952) is a French actor, screenwriter, film producer and director. A co-founder of Le Splendid in the 1970s, a Parisian café-théâtre company which soon garnered success, he became widely popular after starring in two hit comedy series: Patrice Leconte's Les Bronzés and Jean-Marie Poiré's Les Visiteurs. Clavier later furthered his popularity by taking the role of Asterix in screen adaptations of the renowned comic books by Albert Uderzo and René Goscinny.

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Christian Clavier was a French actor, comedian and film director, among other activities. The actor was born Christian Jean-Marie Clavier in 15th arrondissement of Paris. Christian Clavier studied at Lycée Pasteur and Sciences Po.

Languages used include English and French. The actor received Knight of the Legion of Honour, Knight of the National Order of Merit and Officer of the Legion of Honour.

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