Michel Blanc: His Private Life

Michel Blanc's Childhood and Early Life

Michel Blanc was born on April 16, 1952, in Courbevoie, France. He is the son of Aimé Blanc, a factory worker, and Renée-Paule (née Domergue), a housewife. Blanc has one sister, Marie-Christine. Blanc's parents divorced when he was young, and he was raised by his mother in a working-class neighborhood of Paris. Blanc attended the Lycée Voltaire and the Lycée Claude Bernard, where he studied literature and theater.

In 1974, Blanc co-founded the theater company Le Splendid with his friends Thierry Lhermitte, Gérard Jugnot, Christian Clavier, and Josiane Balasko. Le Splendid quickly became one of the most popular theater companies in France, and Blanc's performances in their productions earned him critical acclaim.

Michel Blanc's Career

Blanc's film career began in 1974 with a small role in the film "Les Valseuses". He went on to star in a number of successful French films, including "Viens chez moi, j'habite chez une copine" (1981), "Les Bronzés" (1978), and "La Boum" (1980). Blanc has also directed several films, including "Grosse Fatigue" (1994) and "Embrassez qui vous voudrez" (2002).

Blanc has won numerous awards for his work, including two César Awards for Best Actor and two Molière Awards for Best Playwright. He is considered one of the most talented and versatile actors in French cinema.

Michel Blanc's Personal Life

Blanc has been married twice. He was first married to actress Véronique Blanc from 1979 to 1986. They had two children together, a son named Antoine and a daughter named Clara. Blanc was then married to actress Nathalie Baye from 2006 to 2012. They had one child together, a son named Jules.

Blanc is a private person who rarely discusses his personal life in public. He is known to be a devoted father and husband. Blanc currently lives in Paris with his family.