Pierre Richard

Pierre Richard is a famous French actor, director, and screenwriter known for his comedies in the second half of the 20th century. He was born on August 16, 1934, in Valenciennes, France, and rose to fame in the film industry in the 1970s. Richard became famous for his comedic talent and his portrayal of the charming fool, which made him popular with audiences. He gained widespread recognition with “Le Distrait” (1970), which he directed and starred in. He was particularly successful in his collaboration with director Yves Robert, with whom he made such famous films as “Le Grand Blond avec une chaussure noire” (1972) and its sequel “Le Retour du Grand Blond” (1974). He also worked alongside Gérard Depardieu in the hit films “La Chèvre” (1981), “Les Compères” (1983) and “Les Fugitifs” (1986), directed by Francis Veber, cementing his reputation as a comedian. In the heartwarming comedy **AND IF WE ALL LIVED TOGETHER?** (2011, directed by Stéphane Robelin), Pierre Richard plays **Albert**, a charming but forgetful man with early dementia. He belongs to a group of elderly friends – including Jane Fonda, Geraldine Chaplin, Guy Bedos, and Claude Rich – who form a community in Paris to escape the nursing home. With his typical gentle, clumsy style, Richard succeeds in embodying a character who is both humorous and touching. His performance was praised as an emotional constant in the ensemble. Pierre Richard's career extends far beyond French comedy. He worked as an actor, screenwriter, and director and remains a symbol of subtle, thoughtful slapstick.