Jean Dujardin


Jean Dujardin

Biography

Life Events

1995

Formed the comedy group Nous C Nous with fellow members of the Carré blanc theater

1999

Starred in the French comedy series "Un gars, une fille"

2002

Feature acting debut with a bit role in "If I Were a Rich Man"

2003

Cast in a supporting role in "Toutes les filles sont folles (All Girls Are Crazy)"

2005

Starred as the titular character in "Brice de Nice"; also co-wrote screenplay

2006

Starred in the spy comedy "OSS 117: Cairo, Nest of Spies," directed by Michel Hazanavicius; role earned Dujardin a César Award nomination for Best Actor

2008

Directorial debut, directing several episodes of the French TV series "Palizzi"

2009

Reprised role for the sequel "OSS 117 ¿ Lost in Rio"; also directed by Hazanavicius

2011

Received the Best Actor award at the 2011 Cannes Film Festival for the black-and-white, nearly silent film "The Artist," directed by Hazanavicius

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