Gérard Depardieu

French actor (born 1948)
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Gérard Depardieu is a French film and stage actor born on December 27, 1948, in Châteauroux. [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11] His native language is French, and he holds citizenship in Russia, France, and the United Arab Emirates. [12][13][14][15][10][16][10] His career spans multiple roles, including film actor, stage actor, film director, film producer, television producer, and businessperson. [10][17][18][19][20][21]

Depardieu practices Eastern Orthodoxy as his religion. [22] He has four children: Julie Depardieu, Guillaume Depardieu, Roxane Depardieu, and Jean Depardieu. [23] Over his career, he has received numerous awards, including the Knight of the Legion of Honour, Knight of the National Order of Merit, Volpi Cup for Best Actor, seven d'Or awards, Lumière Award, Lyon Festival of cinema award, César Award for Best Actor, and two additional honors. [24][25]

Gérard Depardieu

Summary

Gérard Depardieu is a human[1]. His place of birth was Châteauroux[2]. He was born on December 27, 1948[3]. He worked as a film actor[4], stage actor[5], film director[6], film producer[7], and television producer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.32% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13,691 views/month, #3,247 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Gérard Depardieu was born in Châteauroux[2].
  • Gérard Depardieu was born on December 27, 1948[3].
  • Gérard Depardieu's father was René Depardieu[10].
  • Gérard Depardieu's mother was Alice Depardieu[11].
  • A child of Gérard Depardieu was Julie Depardieu[12].
  • A child of Gérard Depardieu was Guillaume Depardieu[13].
  • A child of Gérard Depardieu was Roxane Depardieu[14].
  • A child of Gérard Depardieu was Jean Depardieu[15].
  • Gérard Depardieu held citizenship in Russia[16].
  • Gérard Depardieu held citizenship in France[17].
  • Gérard Depardieu held citizenship in United Arab Emirates[18].
  • French was Gérard Depardieu's native language[19].
  • Gérard Depardieu's professions included film actor[4].
  • Gérard Depardieu worked as a stage actor[5].
  • Gérard Depardieu worked as a film director[6].
  • Gérard Depardieu worked as a film producer[7].
  • Gérard Depardieu's professions included television producer[8].
  • Gérard Depardieu worked as a businessperson[20].
  • Gérard Depardieu held the position of President of the Jury at the Cannes Festival[21].
  • Gérard Depardieu received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[22].
  • Gérard Depardieu received the Knight of the National Order of Merit[23].
  • Gérard Depardieu received the Volpi Cup for Best Actor[24].
  • Gérard Depardieu received the 7 d'Or[25].
  • Gérard Depardieu received the Lumière Award, Lyon Festival of cinema[26].
  • Gérard Depardieu received the César Award for Best Actor[27].

Product Details

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  • Type: Person[28]

  • Country: FR[29]

  • Began / founded: 1948-12-27[30]

  • MusicBrainz ID: 9f3808f3-2f93-4564-8050-33e9b773fbc3[31]

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Origins and Family

Gérard Depardieu was born in Châteauroux[2]. He was born on December 27, 1948[3]. His father was René Depardieu[10]. His mother was Alice Depardieu[11]. French was his native language[19].

Education

Studied under Jean-Laurent Cochet[32], a film actor[33], 1935–2020[34], of France[35], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[36] and Sacha Pitoëff[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film actor[4], stage actor[5], film director[6], film producer[7], television producer[8], and businessperson[20]. Gérard Depardieu held the position of President of the Jury at the Cannes Festival[21].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[22], a grade of an order[38], in France[39]; Knight of the National Order of Merit[23], a grade of an order[40], in France[41]; Volpi Cup for Best Actor[24], an award for best leading actor[42], in Italy[43]; 7 d'Or[25], a television program[44], in France[45], founded in 1985[46]; Lumière Award, Lyon Festival of cinema[26], a film award[47], in France[48], founded in 2009[49]; and César Award for Best Actor[27], a César Award[50], in France[51], founded in 1976[52].

Personal Life

Children include Julie Depardieu[12], an actor[53], b. 1973[54], of France[55], awarded the César Award for Best Supporting Actress[56]; Guillaume Depardieu[13], an actor[57], 1971–2008[58], of France[59], awarded the César Award for Best Male Revelation[60]; Roxane Depardieu[14], an actor[61], b. 1992[62], of France[63]; and Jean Depardieu[15]. Gérard Depardieu's religion is recorded as Eastern Orthodoxy[64].

Why It Matters

Gérard Depardieu ranks in the top 0.32% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13,691 views/month, #3,247 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[65] He is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[66]

FAQs

Where was Gérard Depardieu born?

Gérard Depardieu was born in Châteauroux[2].

Who were Gérard Depardieu's parents?

Gérard Depardieu's father was René Depardieu[10]. Gérard Depardieu's mother was Alice Depardieu[11].

What did Gérard Depardieu do for work?

Gérard Depardieu worked as film actor[4], stage actor[5], film director[6], film producer[7], and television producer[8].

What awards did Gérard Depardieu receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[22], Knight of the National Order of Merit[23], Volpi Cup for Best Actor[24], and 7 d'Or[25].

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  2. [65] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [66] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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