Artus de Penguern
Mar 13, 1957 — May 14, 2013 (56 years)
Neuilly-sur-Seine, Hauts-de-Seine, France
29 Movies
5 Series
A French actor, director and screenwriter, Artus de Penguern was a fixture of French comedy with a gift for eccentric, melancholy characters. The Neuilly-born performer is fondly remembered as Hipolito, the frustrated failed writer, in Jean-Pierre Jeunet's 'Amélie' (2001), and appeared across many French films and television series. He also wrote and directed his own features, including 'Grégoire Moulin contre l'humanité'. Wry and offbeat, he specialised in wistful, comically hapless figures. He died in 2013 at fifty-six. He is a French actor and filmmaker best known internationally for his small but memorable role in one of France's most beloved films.
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29Movies
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Artus de Penguern
29 Movies
5 Series
A French actor, director and screenwriter, Artus de Penguern was a fixture of French comedy with a gift for eccentric, melancholy characters. The Neuilly-born performer is fondly remembered as Hipolito, the frustrated failed writer, in Jean-Pierre Jeunet's 'Amélie' (2001), and appeared across many French films and television series. He also wrote and directed his own features, including 'Grégoire Moulin contre l'humanité'. Wry and offbeat, he specialised in wistful, comically hapless figures. He died in 2013 at fifty-six. He is a French actor and filmmaker best known internationally for his small but memorable role in one of France's most beloved films.
56 R.I.P.
R.I.P.
29
Movies
5
Series
Movies
Amélie
2001
The Dinner Guest
2007
Henry & June
1990
Agathe Cléry
2008
Frantic
1988
Shadow Play
1996
Mina Tannenbaum
1994
U
2006
Gregoire Moulin vs. Humanity
2001
Fear City: A Family-Style Comedy
1994
Fool Moon
2008
Belle Maman
1999
Saint-Jacques… La Mecque
2005
La Fleur de l'âge
2013
Sex, Lies and Surgery
2012
A Matter of Taste
2000
Les gens honnêtes vivent en France
2005
The Favour, the Watch and the Very Big Fish
1991
Urgence
1985
News from the Good Lord
1996
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Gregoire Moulin vs. Humanity
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La Fleur de l'âge
Joseph Tellier
2013
Film
Sex, Lies and Surgery
John Marchal
2012
Film
Agathe Cléry
Hervé
2008
Film
Fool Moon
Thierry
2008
Film
The Dinner Guest
Bonnot
2007
Film
Sécurité Intérieure
Paul Arrighi
2007
TV
The Man Who Wanted a Child
Alfred
2007
Film
U
Rouge Wéwé
2006
Film
Les Enquêtes du commissaire Laviolette
Le juge Chabrand
2006
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Artus de Penguern still alive?
Artus de Penguern passed away on May 14, 2013 at age 56.
What are the most famous roles of Artus de Penguern?
Artus de Penguern is best known for roles in Amélie, Fear City: A Family-Style Comedy, Frantic.
How many movies has Artus de Penguern been in?
Over a 30-year career (since 1983), Artus de Penguern has appeared in 39 movies and 5 TV shows.
What was Artus de Penguern's first movie?
The career of Artus de Penguern began with Prends ton passe-montagne, on va à la plage (1983).
What is Artus de Penguern's most recent movie or series?
Artus de Penguern's most recent release is La Fleur de l'âge, which premiered on May 1, 2013.
What TV shows has Artus de Penguern appeared in?
On television, Artus de Penguern has appeared in Les Misérables, Les Bœuf-carottes, The Paradise Club, Sécurité Intérieure.
Artus de Penguern
1957-03-13 · Neuilly-sur-Seine, Hauts-de-Seine, France
A French actor, director and screenwriter, Artus de Penguern was a fixture of French comedy with a gift for eccentric, melancholy characters. The Neuilly-born performer is fondly remembered as Hipolito, the frustrated failed writer, in Jean-Pierre Jeunet's 'Amélie' (2001), and appeared across many French films and television series. He also wrote and directed his own features, including 'Grégoire Moulin contre l'humanité'. Wry and offbeat, he specialised in wistful, comically hapless figures. He died in 2013 at fifty-six. He is a French actor and filmmaker best known internationally for his small but memorable role in one of France's most beloved films.