
French actor (born 1948)
1948 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
French actor (born 1948)
Born
December 27, 1948
Age
~78 years
Name Origin
German
Timeline
actor, businessperson, singer
1948
Born in Châteauroux (1948-12-27)
1981
AwardCésar Award for Best Actor
1983
AwardNational Society of Film Critics Award for Best Actor
1985
AwardVolpi Cup for Best Actor
1985
AwardKnight of the National Order of Merit
1990
AwardCannes Film Festival Award for Best Actor
About
Gérard Xavier Marcel Depardieu is a French actor. Considered an icon of French cinema in the same way as Jean Gabin and Alain Delon, he has completed over 200 films since 1967, most of which as a lead actor. Depardieu has worked with over 150 film directors including François Truffaut, Bertrand Blier, Maurice Pialat, Alain Resnais, Claude Chabrol, Ridley Scott, Peter Weir, Jean-Luc Godard, and Bernardo Bertolucci. He is the second highest-grossing actor in the history of French cinema behind Louis de Funès. Among his films, about 60 have sold more than one million tickets in France. He has portrayed numerous historical and fictitious figures including Cyrano de Bergerac, Georges Danton, Christopher Columbus, Honoré de Balzac, Alexandre Dumas, Auguste Rodin, Jean Valjean, Edmond Dantès, Porthos, commissioner Maigret, Joseph Stalin and Grigori Rasputin, as well as Obelix in four of the live action Asterix films. Depardieu is also a film producer, businessman and vineyard owner. He has occasionally directed films and performed as a singer. His body of work includes many television productions, several records and, as of 2025, 19 stage plays and 9 books.
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Gérard Xavier Marcel Depardieu is a French actor. Considered an icon of French cinema in the same way as Jean Gabin and Alain Delon, he has completed over 200 films since 1967, most of which as a lead actor. Depardieu has worked with over 150 film directors including François Truffaut, Bertrand Blie
The name Marcel means "A male given name from French.. Etymology: Borrowed from Marcel, from Marcellus, diminutive of Marcus. Marcellus.". It is of German origin.
Marcel Depardieu was born on December 27, 1948.
Name Meaning
A male given name from French.. Etymology: Borrowed from Marcel, from Marcellus, diminutive of Marcus. Marcellus.
The name Marcel is of German origin, meaning "A male given name from French.. Etymology: Borrowed from Marcel, from Marcellus, diminutive of Marcus. Marcellus.". It is traditionally a male name.
Other famous people named Marcel
Marcel Proust
French novelist, critic and essayist (1871–1922)
Marcel II
pope of the Catholic Church and bishop of Rome from 9 April to 1 May 1555
Marcel I
pope
Marcel Pagnol
novelist, playwright and filmmaker from France (1895-1974)
Marcel Desailly
French footballer (born 1968)
Marcel Marceau
French actor and mime artist (1923–2007)
Marcel — December 27, 1948
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Capricorn
Ambitious, disciplined, patient
Earth · Saturn · Dec 22 – Jan 19
Chinese Zodiac
Rat
Quick-witted, resourceful, versatile
Earth · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
8 Oc
Dog — loyalty, guidance, faith
Celtic Tree
Birch
Ambitious, driven, charming
Ogham: Beith · Dec 24 – Jan 20
Would you name your baby Marcel?
Guestbook
Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
Respect.
— .
Actions
Present
Age ~78