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Claude RichFrench actor
Date of Birth: 08.02.1929
Country:  France |
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Biography of Claude Rich
Claude Rich was a famous French actor, primarily known for his brilliant supporting roles. He was born on February 8, 1929, in Strasbourg, France. Despite his parents' wishes for him to become an insurance agent, Claude Rich enrolled in Charles Dullin's acting courses. After completing the courses, he effortlessly gained admission to the Conservatoire.
Early Career
Claude Rich made his film debut in René Clair's "Les Grandes Manoeuvres". Until the early 1960s, he was mostly cast in secondary roles. However, his breakthrough came when Jean Renoir entrusted him with a major role in the film "Le Caporal épinglé", alongside young stars Jean-Pierre Cassel and Claude Brasseur.
In 1963, Claude Rich was invited by Georges Lautner to appear in the film "Les Tontons flingueurs". He continued to work in films such as Michel Deville's "Ce soir ou jamais", Julien Duvivier's "Diaboliquement vôtre", and Jean-Pierre Mocky's "Les Compagnons de la marguerite". Simultaneously, Rich also continued to perform in theatrical productions, including his own plays.
Mature Career
In the 1980s, Claude Rich became more selective with his roles. In 1992, he won the César Award for Best Actor for his performance in "Le Souper" directed by Édouard Molinaro. Afterward, supporting roles became prominent in his filmography. He appeared in movies such as "La Fille de d'Artagnan", "Le Dîner de cons", "Astérix et Obélix: Mission Cléopâtre", and many others.
In 2008, he was nominated for another César Award for his work in the film "Deux jours à tuer".
Awards
In 1968, Claude Rich received the Best Actor award at the San Sebastián International Film Festival for his role in "Je t'aime, je t'aime". He was also honored with the Honorary César in 2002.
