Clovis Cornillac
Known for
One of the most versatile and prolific actors of contemporary French cinema. A César winner, he has moved with ease across auteur cinema, comedy and major productions. He appeared in Jean-Pierre Jeunet's 'A Very Long Engagement' (2004), played Asterix in 'Asterix at the Olympic Games' (2008) and starred in 'Mensch' and the hit comedy 'A Little Something Extra' (2024). French actor and director recognized for his interpretive energy and his enormous versatility, a highly popular and respected figure of French cinema of recent decades.
Clovis Cornillac
72 Movies
5 Series
One of the most versatile and prolific actors of contemporary French cinema. A César winner, he has moved with ease across auteur cinema, comedy and major productions. He appeared in Jean-Pierre Jeunet's 'A Very Long Engagement' (2004), played Asterix in 'Asterix at the Olympic Games' (2008) and starred in 'Mensch' and the hit comedy 'A Little Something Extra' (2024). French actor and director recognized for his interpretive energy and his enormous versatility, a highly popular and respected figure of French cinema of recent decades.
Movies
Plays Cyril
Forced Vacation
2025
Plays Astérix
Asterix at the Olympic Games
2008
Plays Boy in Bar
The Unbearable Lightness of Being
1988
Plays Benoît Notre-Dame
A Very Long Engagement
2004
Plays Le gardien de prison
Lucky Luke and the Daltons
2004
Plays Fabrice Le Nadant
Little Tickles
2018
Plays Lucien 'la Fraise' Mounier / Orpi
A Little Something Extra
2024
Director
Plays Joseph
Belle and Sebastian 3: The Last Chapter
2018
Plays Ver Luisant (voice)
Sahara
2017
Plays Quarto
Kaamelott: The First Chapter
2021
Director
Plays Lucien Dupré
The Colors of Fire
2022
Plays Commissioner Paul Valentin
The Tiger Brigades
2006
Plays Paskal Jankovski
Redress
2025
Plays Gigaman
How I Became a Superhero
2020
Plays Capitaine Sébastien "Fahrenheit" Vallois
Sky Fighters
2005
Plays Benoit
Nobody Has to Know
2022
Plays Quarto
Kaamelott: The Second Chapter (Part I)
2025
Plays Solal
Ca$h
2008
Plays Angelo
Scorpion
2007
Plays Xavier Alvarez
Bitter Victory
2009
Plays Marcus
Maléfique
2003
Plays Arnold
Radiostars
2012
Plays Marius de Fréjus
The Brice Man
2005
Plays Pierre
Malabar Princess
2004
Plays François
Pétain
1993
Plays Jacques Lebas
Bellamy
2009
Director
Plays Machin
Blind Date
2015
Plays Christian
Karnaval
1999
Plays François Nouel
Tour de Force
2013
Plays Virgil
In Gold We Trust
2010
Plays Marc Modena
Poltergay
2006
Plays Patrick Machado
Le Cactus
2005
Plays Plender
The Snake
2006
Plays Denis
Better Days
2025
Plays Ascar's trainee
Suivez cet avion
1989
Plays Jacky
Gregoire Moulin vs. Humanity
2001
Plays Tolbiac
Eden Log
2007
Plays Rico
Requiem for a Killer
2011
Plays Émile Leibovich, aka 'Milou'
Paris 36
2008
Plays Marius de Fréjus
Brice 3
2016
Plays Joe Dalton (voice)
Go West: A Lucky Luke Adventure
2007
Plays Bob, aka 'la méthode américaine'
Marie-Louise ou la permission
1995
Plays Gilles
Gilles' Wife
2004
Plays Michel
The Perfect Date
2010
Plays Paul Barral
Take Me Home
2023
Plays Freddy
A Private Affair
2002
Plays Bouboule
Les années sandwiches
1988
Plays Nico
The Vets
2019
Plays Kim Houang
Protect and Serve
2010
Plays (voice)
Two Snails Set Off
2017
Latest Trailers
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Kaamelott: The Second Chapter (Part I)
Full Filmography
Kaamelott: The Second Chapter (Part I)
Quarto
2025
Film
Forced Vacation
Cyril
2025
Film
Better Days
Denis
2025
Film
Redress
Paskal Jankovski
2025
Film
King of My Castle
Chris Palmer
2024
Film
Take Me Home
Paul Barral
2023
Film
Les Têtes givrées
Alain Faillet
2023
Film
The Colors of Fire
Lucien Dupré
2022
Film
C'est magnifique !
Pierre
2022
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Clovis Cornillac and where are they from?
Clovis Cornillac is 57 years old, born on August 16, 1968 in Lyon, Rhône, France.
What are the most famous roles of Clovis Cornillac?
Clovis Cornillac is best known for roles in Asterix at the Olympic Games, A Very Long Engagement, The Brice Man.
How many movies has Clovis Cornillac been in?
Over a 41-year career (since 1985), Clovis Cornillac has appeared in 72 movies and 5 TV shows.
What was Clovis Cornillac's first movie?
The career of Clovis Cornillac began with Outlaws (1985).
What is Clovis Cornillac's most recent movie or series?
Clovis Cornillac's most recent release is Mur mure, which premiered on January 18, 2026.
What TV shows has Clovis Cornillac appeared in?
On television, Clovis Cornillac has appeared in Chefs, Rendez-vous in an Unknown Land, Les Cordier, juge et flic, Crossbow.
Clovis Cornillac
1968-08-16 · Lyon, Rhône, France
Clovis Cornillac (born 16 August 1968) is a French actor, film director, and screenwriter.
Clovis Cornillac was born to actors Myriam Boyer and Roger Cornillac. He started studying theatre at the age of 14.
He made his debut in cinema in 1984 in Robin Davis's Outlaws. He was noticed by Dominique Besnehard, who introduced him to Peter Brook at the Théâtre des Bouffes du Nord. Cornillac performed in Brook's stage adaptation of Le Mahâbharata.
Cornillac was married to Caroline Proust from 1994 to 2010, with whom he had twin daughters. He married actress Lilou Fogli in 2013, with whom he has a son, Nino, born in 2013.Clovis Cornillac, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.