Jean Dujardin
French actor
1972 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
French actor
Born
June 19, 1972
Age
~54 years
Name Origin
French
Timeline
screenwriter, actor, comedian
FranceBorn in Rueil-Malmaison
1972
Born in Rueil-Malmaison (1972-06-19)
2009
AwardChevalier des Arts et des Lettres
2011
AwardKnight of the National Order of Merit
2012
AwardGolden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy
2012
AwardAcademy Award for Best Actor
2012
AwardBAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role
About
Jean Edmond Dujardin is a French actor and comedian. He began his career as a stand-up comedian in Paris before guest starring in comedic television programmes and films. He first came to prominence with the cult TV series Un gars, une fille (1999–2003), in which he starred alongside his partner Alexandra Lamy, before becoming a popular film actor with comedies such as Brice de Nice (2005), Michel Hazanavicius's OSS 117: Cairo, Nest of Spies (2006), its sequel OSS 117: Lost in Rio (2009) and OSS 117: From Africa with Love (2021), and 99 Francs (2007).
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Who is Jean Dujardin?+
Jean Edmond Dujardin is a French actor and comedian. He began his career as a stand-up comedian in Paris before guest starring in comedic television programmes and films. He first came to prominence with the cult TV series Un gars, une fille (1999–2003), in which he starred alongside his partner Ale
What does the name Jean mean?+
The name Jean means "A female given name from French.. Etymology: Jean, from a - feminine form of John, from Jehane.". It is of French origin.
When was Jean Dujardin born?+
Jean Dujardin was born on June 19, 1972.
Name Meaning
A female given name from French.. Etymology: Jean, from a - feminine form of John, from Jehane.
The name Jean is of French origin, meaning "A female given name from French.. Etymology: Jean, from a - feminine form of John, from Jehane.". It is traditionally a unisex name.
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Jean — June 19, 1972
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Gemini
Curious, adaptable, communicative
Air · Mercury · May 21 – Jun 20
Chinese Zodiac
Rat
Quick-witted, resourceful, versatile
Water · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
3 Chicchan
Serpent — life force, instinct, passion
Celtic Tree
Oak
Confident, nurturing, generous
Ogham: Duir · Jun 10 – Jul 7
Birthstone: Pearl — Purity, innocence
Would you name your baby Jean?
Guestbook
The audition tape... I knew in the first ten seconds.
— a casting director
The world is a little different because you existed.
— ?
Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
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