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Edouard BaerFrench actor, screenwriter, director and producer
Date of Birth: 01.12.1966
Country:  France |
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Early Life and Education
Édouard Baer is a renowned French actor, writer, director, and producer. Born on December 1, 1966, in Boulogne-Billancourt, a wealthy suburb of Paris, Baer hailed from a privileged family. His father, Philippe, held high-ranking government positions and was an avid collector, while his siblings, Pauline and Julien, found success as a writer and musician, respectively.
Growing up in an intellectually stimulating environment, Baer excelled in academics at the Lycée Alsacien and Collège Stanislas. At age 18, he enrolled in the prestigious Cours Florent drama school in Paris, where notable actors such as Sophie Marceau and Audrey Tautou trained. Under the tutelage of actress and director Isabelle Nanty, Baer honed his acting skills and later became her assistant.
Television and Film Career
Before gracing the silver screen, Baer made a mark on television at Radio Nova, where he co-hosted the cult radio show "Le Grand Bouillon" with Ariel Wizman. Their talent and humor caught the attention of Canal+, where they launched their own program that showcased Baer's improvisational and absurd comedic style.
Baer's cinematic debut came in the 1990s, but his breakthrough role arrived in 2002 as Otis, an Egyptian scribe in Alain Chabat's blockbuster comedy "Asterix & Obelix: Mission Cleopatra." A decade later, he reprised his appearance in the franchise as Asterix in "Asterix & Obelix in Britain."
In between these blockbusters, Baer starred in the comedy "The Tie Club," directed his own film "I Do Not Care," and featured in critically acclaimed productions such as "Molière," "I Always Wanted to Be a Gangster," and "The Chicken with Plums."
Theatre and Personal Life
Beyond film, Baer is an accomplished stage actor, having performed in numerous plays. He also made a name for himself as a writer and director with his acclaimed play "Les lucubrations d'un homme," which earned a Molière Award nomination and was published as a book.
Baer has maintained a private personal life, valuing discretion as a virtue. He has a daughter, Iman, born in 2006, but has chosen to keep the identity of her mother a secret. He describes his daughter as a source of joy and pride, sharing her admiration for his work and her inherited beauty.
Baer actively uses social media to connect with his fans and updates them on his projects. In his free time, he pursues his passion for music and records his own tracks.
Recent Years
While Baer continues to act and write, he has recently focused more on theatre than film. He has written and directed plays, including "Les lucubrations d'un homme," and remains a respected figure in the French cultural landscape.
