Gérard Depardieu is a celebrated French actor and musician, born in France.
He was born on December 27, 1948, and has become an iconic figure in French cinema.
Depardieu has starred in over 200 films, making him one of the most prolific actors in French cinema history.
Biography
Early Life
Gérard Xavier Marcel Depardieu was born on December 27, 1948, in Châteauroux, Indre, France, into a working-class family as the third of six children. His childhood was marked by poverty, living in a cramped two-room apartment with his siblings. His mother, Anne, was a stay-at-home mom, while his father, René, struggled with alcoholism and was often absent. Depardieu's early life was tumultuous; he faced neglect and violence at home, which led him to spend more time on the streets than in school. He left school at the age of 13, and despite his challenging upbringing, he eventually found his passion for acting.
Career
Depardieu's journey into acting began in his teenage years when he moved to Paris with a friend. He attended acting classes and worked hard to overcome his speech difficulties. His first significant role came in 1967 with a short film, and he quickly rose to prominence in French cinema. Over his career, he has appeared in over 200 films, collaborating with renowned directors and portraying a wide range of characters, including historical figures and iconic roles like Obelix in the Asterix films. In addition to acting, Depardieu has ventured into music, releasing several albums, including "Depardieu chante Barbara" and "Quand j'étais chanteur."
Personal Life
Depardieu's personal life has been as colorful as his career. He married actress Élisabeth Guignot in 1970, with whom he had two children, but they separated in the early 1990s. He has had several relationships, including with actress Carole Bouquet and model Karine Silla, with whom he shares a daughter. His son Guillaume, who struggled with addiction, passed away in 2008, a loss that deeply affected him. Despite his tumultuous relationships, Depardieu has continued to thrive in his artistic endeavors, becoming a celebrated figure in both film and music.
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Discography
Depardieu chante Barbara (En concert)2017
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Depardieu chante Barbara2017
- 1.L'île aux mimosas4:10
- 2.Une petite cantate2:02
- 3.Mémoire, mémoire2:16
- 4.Drouot3:25
- 5.Le soleil noir3:50
- 6.Au bois de Saint-Amand1:38
- 7.La solitude2:26
- 8.L'aigle noir4:32
- 9.Nantes4:52
- 10.A force de3:17
- 11.Ma plus belle histoire d'amour5:55
- 12.Dis, quand reviendras-tu?3:50
- 13.Göttingen3:19
- 14.Précy prélude4:28
Symphonie fantastique / Lélio2015
- 1.Symphonie fantastique, Op. 14, H. 48: I. Rêveries - Passions (Live),15:19
- 2.Symphonie fantastique, Op. 14, H. 48: II. Un bal (Live)6:46
- 3.Symphonie fantastique, Op. 14, H. 48: III. Scène aux champs (Live)16:07
- 4.Symphonie fantastique, Op. 14, H. 48: IV. Marche au supplice (Live)6:40
- 5.Symphonie fantastique, Op. 14, H. 48: V. Songe d’une nuit de sabbat (Live)9:56
- 6.Lélio, ou Le retour à la vie, Op. 14b, H. 55B: Narration. Dieu! Je vis encore (Live)2:32
- 7.Lélio, ou Le retour à la vie, Op. 14b, H. 55B: I. Le pêcheur (Live)6:22
- 8.Lélio, ou Le retour à la vie, Op. 14b, H. 55B: Narration. Étrange persistance d’un souvenir! (Live)2:22
- 9.Lélio, ou Le retour à la vie, Op. 14b, H. 55B: II. Chœur d'ombres (Live)5:48
- 10.Lélio, ou Le retour à la vie, Op. 14b, H. 55B: Narration. Ô Shakespeare! (Live)3:36
- 11.Lélio, ou Le retour à la vie, Op. 14b, H. 55B: III. Chanson de brigands (Live)4:19
- 12.Lélio, ou Le retour à la vie, Op. 14b, H. 55B: Narration. Comme mon esprit flotte incertain! (Live)1:46
- 13.Lélio, ou Le retour à la vie, Op. 14b, H. 55B: IV. Chant de bonheur - Hymne (Live)6:26
- 14.Lélio, ou Le retour à la vie, Op. 14b, H. 55B: Narration. Oh! Que ne puis-je la trouver (Live)1:27
- 15.Lélio, ou Le retour à la vie, Op. 14b, H. 55B: V. La harpe éolienne - Souvenirs (Live)3:57
- 16.Lélio, ou Le retour à la vie, Op. 14b, H. 55B: Narration. Mais pourquoi m'abandonner à ces dangereuses illusions? (Live)5:08
- 17.Lélio, ou Le retour à la vie, Op. 14b, H. 55B: VI. Fantaisie sur "La tempête" de Shakespeare (Live)14:18
- 18.Lélio, ou Le retour à la vie, Op. 14b, H. 55B: Narration. Assez pour aujourd'hui! (Live)0:48
- 19.Lélio, ou Le retour à la vie, Op. 14b, H. 55B: Coda. Allegro meno mosso (Live)1:05
Oedipus rex / Les noces2010
- 1.Les noces: Part I, Scene I: The Bride's Chamber4:18
- 2.Les noces: Part I, Scene II: At the Bridegroom's5:08
- 3.Les noces: Part I, Scene III: The Bride's Departure2:45
- 4.Les noces: Part II, Scene IV: The Wedding Feast9:25
- 5.Oedipus rex: Prologue and Act I: "Spectateurs, vous allez entendre une version latine d'Œdipe-Roi…"7:43
- 6.Oedipus rex: Prologue and Act I: "Voici Créon, beau-frère d'Œdipe…"7:32
- 7.Oedipus rex: Prologue and Act I: "Œdipe interroge la fountaine de vérité…"9:28
- 8.Oedipus rex: Act II: "La dispute des princes attire Jocaste…"12:18
- 9.Oedipus rex: Act II: "Le témoin du meurtre sort de l'ombre…"7:53
- 10.Oedipus rex: Act II: "Et maintenant, vous allez entendre…"7:38
Quand j'étais chanteur2006
- 1.Bonsoir et bienvenue (Intro dialogues)0:18
- 2.Quand j'étais chanteur3:53
- 3.Le chanteur sur les affiches (Interlude dialogues)0:47
- 4.Pauvres diables (Vous les femmes)2:55
- 5.En place pour le Madison (Interlude dialogues)0:06
- 6.Comme un garçon2:50
- 7.Faut pas pleurer comme ça2:58
- 8.La roucoule (Interlude dialogues)0:43
- 9.L'anamour2:42
- 10.C'est là que je suis bien (Interlude dialogues)0:27
- 11.Les paradis perdus4:27
- 12.Aimer la vie3:12
- 13.Pour un flirt3:40
- 14.Save the Last Dance for Me4:58
- 15.Les chansons disent la vérité (Interlude dialogues)0:15
- 16.Je n'aurai pas le temps1:29
- 17.Qui sait, qui sait, qui sait (Quizas quizas quizas)2:58
- 18.Pas envie de crever (Interlude dialogues)0:25
- 19.Cendrillon3:46
- 20.Quand j'étais chanteur (Suite)8:30
- 21.Vous connaissez Raël (Outro dialogues)1:29
Lily Passion1986
- 1.Introduction : Berlin
- 2.Il tue
- 3.Cet assassin1:22
- 4.Ô mes théâtres0:24
- 5.Lily Passion3:00
- 6.Bizarre2:50
- 7.Tire‐pas4:06
- 8.Je viens1:50
- 9.Tango4:29
- 10.David Song2:04
- 11.Emmène‐moi2:21
- 12.L’Île aux mimosas3:55
- 13.Campadile1:57
- 14.Mémoire, Mémoire3:27
- 15.Qui est qui2:24
- 16.Qui sait0:50
- 17.Ma plus belle histoire d’amour1:30
- 18.L’Île aux mimosas (reprise)3:20
- 19.Lily Passion (reprise)1:17
Ils ont dit moteur... Coupez !1980
- 1.Où sont les femmes de capitaines3:23
- 2.Acteur de lumière3:30
- 3.Elle flippe devant l'flipper2:30
- 4.Java valse2:10
- 5.Cinéma de papa2:28
- 6.Elle s'appelait "Harmonie"2:53
- 7.Chambres d'hôtel2:30
- 8.Comédien comédien2:20
- 9.Je pue2:50
- 10.Ma femme est folle1:55
L'ile aux mimosas1986
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OK cafard (Je suis noir)1980
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Achievements
- Award
- Knight of the Legion of Honour
- Award
- Knight of the National Order of Merit
- Award
- Volpi Cup for Best Actor
- Award
- 7 d'Or
- Award
- Lumière Award, Lyon Festival of cinema
- Award
- César Award for Best Actor
- Award
- National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Actor
- Award
- Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy
- Award
- Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actor
- Award
- London Film Critics Circle Award for Actor of the Year
- Award
- Stanislavsky Award
- Award
- Lumière Award for Best Actor
- Award
- Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement
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Identifiers & aliases
Gérard Xavier Marcel Depardieu is a French actor. Considered an icon of French cinema in the same way as Jean Gabin and Alain Delon, he has completed over 200 films since 1967, most of which as a lead actor. Depardieu has worked with over 150 film directors including François Truffaut, Bertrand Blier, Maurice Pialat, Alain Resnais, Claude Chabrol, Ridley Scott, Peter Weir, Jean-Luc Godard, and Bernardo Bertolucci. He is the second highest-grossing actor in the history of French cinema behind Louis de Funès. Among his films, about 60 have sold more than one million tickets in France. He has portrayed numerous historical and fictitious figures including Cyrano de Bergerac, Georges Danton, Christopher Columbus, Honoré de Balzac, Alexandre Dumas, Auguste Rodin, Jean Valjean, Edmond Dantès, Porthos, commissioner Maigret, Joseph Stalin and Grigori Rasputin, as well as Obelix in four of the live action Asterix films. Depardieu is also a film producer, businessman and vineyard owner. He has occasionally directed films and performed as a singer. His body of work includes many television productions, several records and, as of 2025, 19 stage plays and 9 books.
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