Gérard Jugnot
Known for
Gérard Jugnot is a French actor, director, and screenwriter born on May 4, 1951, in Paris. He came up through the Le Splendid comedy troupe in the 1970s, which launched several major French comedy stars. Jugnot achieved wide recognition with Les Bronzés (1978) and its sequels, becoming a staple of French popular comedy. He later gained international attention starring in and directing the acclaimed drama Les Choristes (2004). His career spans decades as both a performer and filmmaker in French cinema.
Gérard Jugnot
116 Movies
13 Series
Gérard Jugnot is a French actor, director, and screenwriter born on May 4, 1951, in Paris. He came up through the Le Splendid comedy troupe in the 1970s, which launched several major French comedy stars. Jugnot achieved wide recognition with Les Bronzés (1978) and its sequels, becoming a staple of French popular comedy. He later gained international attention starring in and directing the acclaimed drama Les Choristes (2004). His career spans decades as both a performer and filmmaker in French cinema.
Movies
Plays Le capitaine du paquebot
Marsupilami
2026
Plays Adolfo Ramirez, dit « Rami »
Gramps Is in the Resistance
1983
Plays Clément Mathieu
The Chorus
2004
Plays Le capitaine Barbe-Rouge
Asterix & Obelix: God Save Britannia
2012
Director
Plays Serge Martin
Tough Luck
2026
Plays M. Schaudel
Babysitting
2014
Plays Photographer
Mr. Klein
1976
Plays Le Psy
City Hunter
2019
Plays Office Clerk
The Tenant
1976
Plays Choir director Clément Mathieu
Little Nicholas
2009
Plays Waiter
Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo
1977
Plays Family vacationer
Going Places
1974
Plays Daniel
Alibi.com 2
2023
Plays Francis Bartek
Spoiled Brats
2021
Writer
Plays Bernard Morin
French Fried Vacation
1978
Director
Plays Edmond Batignole
Monsieur Batignole
2002
Plays responsable de l'usine
Dracula and Son
1976
Writer
Plays Bernard Morin
French Fried Vacation 2
1979
Plays Monsieur Kitrich
Ducobu 4 President
2022
Plays Pignier, journalist with sweaty hands
The Toy
1976
Plays Père Proslier
The Children of the Resistance
2026
Plays A Follower
Femmes Fatales
1976
Plays Alex
A Winter in Paris
2006
Writer
Plays Félix
Santa Claus Is a Stinker
1982
Plays Le photographe
The Judge and the Assassin
1976
Plays Gérard Jugnot
Dead Tired
1994
Plays Gilles
Among Friends
2015
Plays Monsieur Kitrich
Ducobu Goes Green!
2024
Director
Plays Pic Saint Loup
Fashion Victim
2009
Director
Plays M. Lepetit
The Island Bird
2022
Plays Monsieur Kitrich
Ducobu et le fantôme de Saint-Potache
2026
Plays Jimmy Genious
1001 Nights
1990
Plays Frédo, agent artistique de Grégoire
Umbrella Coup
1980
Director
Plays Christian Lespinglet
Boudu
2005
Writer
Plays Paul Domec
The Bodyguard
1984
Plays Paul Cavaillac
Les Clés du Paradis
1991
Plays Père Carnus
The Red Inn
2007
Plays A debate viewer
The Year 01
1973
Writer
Plays Bernard Morin
French Fried Vacations 3: Friends Forever
2006
Plays Ploumenech
The Bottom Line
1976
Plays Marcel Bonfils, le locataire opticien
Spoiled Children
1977
Plays Brigadier Gassier
Beur sur la ville
2011
Plays Gaston Gorgeton, charpentier, menuisier
The Seventh Company Outdoors
1977
Plays Germain Pigoil
Paris 36
2008
Plays Chief commissioner Faivre
The Tiger Brigades
2006
Director
Plays Jean-Baptiste Foucret
Scout Toujours
1985
Plays un spectateur
Si vous n'aimez pas ça, n'en dégoûtez pas les autres
1978
Plays John Silver
Treasure Island
2007
Plays Père l'Aztec
War of the Buttons
2011
Plays Alain Dumas
Halmeoni
2028
TV Shows
Plays Évêque de Nevers
La Petite Histoire de France
2015
Plays Gérard Jugnot
Travel Agency
2024
Plays Peter Dargo
Besoin d’amour
2023
Plays Maître Garaud
A French Case
2021
Plays Self
Burger Quiz
2001
Plays Alexandre Laurent
Alexandre's Law
2015
Plays Self
L'Académie des 9
1982
Plays Merlin
Merlin
2012
Plays Ali
Ali Baba and the 40 Thieves
2007
Plays Pichon
L'Incroyable Embouteillage
2023
Creator
Plays Différents rôles (M. Porc, Pierre le Gamin, Le Mime mouton)
Rire et sourire : Le Splendid
1978
Plays Philippe Breugnot
Sueurs froides
1988
Plays Bernard
Merci Bernard
1982
Latest Trailers
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Marsupilami
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Halmeoni
Alain Dumas
2028
Film
Ducobu et le fantôme de Saint-Potache
Monsieur Kitrich
2026
Film
Tough Luck
Serge Martin
2026
Film
The Children of the Resistance
Père Proslier
2026
Film
Marsupilami
Le capitaine du paquebot
2026
Film
No Signal!
Viking
2025
Film
Travel Agency
Gérard Jugnot · 6 episodes
2024–
TV
On aurait dû aller en Grèce
Christian Rousselot
2024
Film
Neuilly-Poissy
Simon
2024
Film
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Gérard Jugnot and where are they from?
Gérard Jugnot is 75 years old, born on May 4, 1951 in Paris, France.
What are the most famous roles of Gérard Jugnot?
Gérard Jugnot is best known for roles in The Chorus, Babysitting, Asterix & Obelix: God Save Britannia.
How many movies has Gérard Jugnot been in?
Over a 53-year career (since 1973), Gérard Jugnot has appeared in 116 movies and 10 TV shows.
What was Gérard Jugnot's first movie?
The career of Gérard Jugnot began with The Year 01 (1973).
What is Gérard Jugnot's most recent movie or series?
Gérard Jugnot's most recent release is Ducobu et le fantôme de Saint-Potache, which premiered on October 7, 2026.
What TV shows has Gérard Jugnot appeared in?
On television, Gérard Jugnot has appeared in LOL : Qui rit, sort !, Burger Quiz, A French Case, Rendez-vous in an Unknown Land.
Does Gérard Jugnot have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Gérard Jugnot's upcoming work includes: Somnambule (2027), Y a pas de réseau 2 (2027), Les Enfants de la Résistance : L'escalade (2027).
Gérard Jugnot
1951-05-04 · Paris, France
Gérard Jugnot (born 4 May 1951 in Paris) is a French actor, film director, screenwriter and producer.
Jugnot was one of the founders of the comedy troupe Le Splendid in the 1970s, along with, among others, his high-school friends Christian Clavier, Thierry Lhermitte, and Michel Blanc. The group adapted a number of its stage hits for the cinema, was extremely successful in films such as Les Bronzés (1978), Les Bronzés font du ski (1979) and Le Père Noël est une ordure (1982).
Jugnot gained international fame for his lead role in Les Choristes in which he played Clément Mathieu. The last movie he directed was Rose et Noir (2008).
Jugnot is the father of comedian Arthur Jugnot, born in 1980 to Jugnot and wardrobe designer Cécile Magnan.
He was made Chevalier (Knight) of the Légion d'honneur in 2004.Gérard Jugnot, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.