Kad Merad

Born: 1964-03-27

Kad Merad is a French-Algerian filmmaker and actor who has acted both on stage and on screen. Kad Merad was born in Sidi Bel Abbès, Algeria, on March 27, 1964 to an Algerian father and a French mother. During his teens, he played drums and sang with various rock bands. Soon afterwards, he started playing as an animator in Club Med alongside the Gigolo Brothers troop. In 1990, he was hired by Ouï FM, the Paris Rock genre station where he met Olivier Baroux. The duet most known as Kad & Olivier began working together and started their own show, the Rock'n Roll Circus, introducing some of their most famous sketches (Pamela Rose, Teddy Porc Fidèle...). The early success of the show allowed them to meet Jean-Luc Delarue who brought their act to TV. In 1999, they began appearing on the French Satellite TV channel Comédie+ on their own show, La Grosse Emission. At the same time, Merad started his Cinema career with a lot of secondary roles. In 2003, he scored his First box-office success with Mais Qui a tué Pamela Rose?, co-written with Baroux. In 2007, Kad received the César Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in Je vais Bien, ne t'en fais pas! and appears in AaRON's film soundtrack video clip. His best challenger was Dany Boon. During the shooting of Bienvenue chez les Ch'tis, this friendly struggle was a running joke between the two of them. That same year, he made his first appearance with Les Enfoirés music troop and is still one of its members. He was also inducted as the Godfather of the Telethon. The next year, he starred as Phillipe Abrams in the French movie Bienvenue chez les Ch'tis. The film was a surprise - and phenomenal - success in France and Europe, becoming the best-attended movie ever made in France, with 21 million moviegoers.


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Le Larbin

as Jean-François Casteigne
Released: 2024-07-17

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Welcome to the Sticks

as Philippe Abrams
Released: 2008-02-20

Although living a comfortable life in Salon-de-Provence, a charming town in the South of France,...

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The Chorus

as Chabert
Released: 2004-03-17

In 1940s France, a new teacher at a school for disruptive boys gives hope and inspiration.

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22 Bullets

as Tony Zacchia
Released: 2010-03-23

A retired mobster goes on a revenge spree after being left for dead with 22 bullets in his body...

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Little Nicholas

as Le père de Nicolas
Released: 2009-09-30

Nicolas has a happy existence, parents who love him, a great group of friends with whom he has...

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Nicholas on Holiday

as Le père de Nicolas
Released: 2014-07-09

It's the end of the school year. The long-awaited moment of the holidays is arrive. The little...

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The Car Keys

as Un comédien qui refuse de tourner avec Laurent
Released: 2003-12-10

Who would think losing car keys could lead us that far ? Be careful, adventure is on every...

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The Parisian Bitch

as Himself
Released: 2015-04-29

Thirty-year-old Camilla, realizes that she doesn't have the life she deserves and decides that...

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RTT

as Arthur Lepage
Released: 2009-12-09

When Florence, his companion of five years, shocks him with the news that she's leaving him,...

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Superchondriac

as Dimitri Zvenka
Released: 2014-02-26

Romain Faubert is a 39 year old, single, medical photographer... and a raging hypochondriac. His...

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Lucky Luke and the Daltons

as Le Mexicain Cellule
Released: 2004-11-08

Joe and Averell are the eldest and youngest of the four Dalton brothers, the worst outlaws in...

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Family Is Family

as Kad Merad
Released: 2018-02-28

Valentin D is a hot designer architect who claims to be an orphan because he is too ashamed to...

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It Happened in Saint-Tropez

as Roni Melkowich
Released: 2013-01-13

Zef’s stormy relationship with his brother Roni is further aggravated when Roni marries his...

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The Big Bad Wolf

as Louis
Released: 2013-06-27

Once upon a time in 2012, three brothers lived happily. One day their mom fell into a coma. So...

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Life For Real

as Louis
Released: 2023-04-19

Tridan Lagache has spent his whole life at Club Med, changing friends every 8 days. At 50, he...

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Don't Worry, I'm Fine

as Paul Tellier
Released: 2006-09-06

A 19-year-old searches for her twin brother after he runs away from home, following a fight with...

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Just a Gigolo

as Alex
Released: 2019-04-17

How to live happy and rich without working? To be Gigolo. But after 25 years of living with...

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Paris 36

as Jacky Jacquet
Released: 2008-09-24

A star is born in a time of both celebration and instability in this historical drama with music...

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The Year of the Shark

as Thierry
Released: 2022-08-03

A small coastal town in the south-west of France is on high alert after a surfer disappeared -...

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The Well Digger's Daughter

as Félipe Rambert
Released: 2011-04-20

It's the beginning of the WWII. South of France. Patricia, 18, is the oldest daughter of a...

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The Tuche Family

as Le poissonnier
Released: 2011-06-30

Everyone in the village of Bouzolles knows the Tuche family, who live by the philosophy "Man is...

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Mais qui a tué Pamela Rose ?

as Richard Bullit
Released: 2003-06-04

FBI Agents Bullit and Riper investigate the murder of a young dancer called Pamela Rose, found...

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Queens of The Field

as Marco
Released: 2020-01-15

After its football team is disqualified for insulting a referee during a major game, a small...

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Alibi.com

as Mr. Godet
Released: 2017-02-15

Greg founded a company called Alibi.com that creates any type of alibi. With his associate,...

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We Were Young

as Kiki
Released: 2015-06-03

Five long-term pals confront ageing and mortality as they enjoy their last weeks together before...

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Bis

as Patrice
Released: 2015-02-18

Éric and Patrice have been friends since high school. Over the years, they have both taken very...

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Mais qui a re-tué Pamela Rose ?

as Richard Bullit
Released: 2012-12-05

French filmmaker Eric Lartigau directs the anarchic buddy comedy Bullit and Riper, originally...

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Safari

as Richard Dacier
Released: 2009-04-01

Richard Dacier owns a tour agency specialized on organizing safaris for European tourists eager...

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Les Boules de Noël

as Antonin
Released: 2024-11-27

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Max & Leon

as Acteur à la télévision anglaise
Released: 2016-11-01

In this WW2 epic comedy – in the vein of “La Grande Vadrouille” – our two heroes, Max and Léon,...

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War of the Buttons

as Père Lebrac
Released: 2011-09-21

Occupied France; Lebrac leads a play war between two rival kid gangs, but a girl he likes, who's...

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The Dope

as Le directeur artistique de Pacific Recordings
Released: 2003-02-05

Alphonse Brown, who firmly believes he is the bastard son of James Brown, meets up with his best...

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Marseille

as Paolo
Released: 2016-03-16

Faced with the insistence of his brother Joseph, whom he has not seen for 25 years, Paolo...

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The Big Hit

as Étienne Carboni
Released: 2020-08-28

Etienne, an often out of work but endearing actor, runs a theater workshop in a prison, where he...

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Dad Friend

as Stéphane
Released: 2018-12-19

Stéphane defers his frustration at not having had a son on his sons-in-law. So when her younger...

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Bangkok, We Have A Problem!

as Serge Renart
Released: 2014-10-22

Serge Renart, a television journalist who's now a has-been, and Natacha Bison, a war reporter...

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Iznogoud

as le génie Ouzmoutousouloubouloubombé
Released: 2005-01-19

In Baghdad the Magnificent reigns Haroun al Plassid, who is the Caliph. There also dwells...

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Looking for Teddy

as Michel
Released: 2018-06-20

A father enlists the help of an airport employee on a quest to find his daughter's teddy.

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The Italian

as Dino/Mourad
Released: 2010-07-07

Dino Fabrizzi is the number one seller of the Maserati dealership in Nice. At 42, he arrives at...

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40

as Self
Released: 2024-11-04

Primetime special to celebrate 40 years of CANAL+.

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Tonight I'll Sleep at Yours

as Jacques
Released: 2007-11-21

Alex and Laetitia appear to make the perfect couple. But, as much as he loves his gorgeous...

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Orchestra Class

as Simon Daoud
Released: 2017-11-08

A violinist looks to inspire his students at a challenging music school.

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Brillantissime

as Dr Steinman
Released: 2018-01-17

After getting dumped on Christmas Eve, Angela must rebuild her life surrounded by her rebellious...

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Could This Be Love?

as Rachid
Released: 2007-02-08

Lucas, a wealthy, 43 year-old divorced businessman, is irresistibly attracted to Elsa, a 38 year...

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Modern Love

as Olivier
Released: 2008-03-10

Several couples break up and get back together.

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A Ticket to Space

as Cardoux
Released: 2006-01-16

Face à l'incompréhension de la population française quant au montant des crédits alloués à la...

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Protect and Serve

as Michel Boudriau
Released: 2010-01-03

A pair of bumbling French cops team up to take on the underworld.

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Superstar

as Martin Kazinski
Released: 2012-08-29

An average guy who works in a recycling plant wakes up one morning to discover that he's become...

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Zaï Zaï Zaï Zaï

as Membre du comité de soutien
Released: 2022-02-23

Imagine a world where the worst behaviour you could ever have is to forget your store's loyalty...

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At The End Of The Day

as Lino
Released: 2024-09-19

In an increasingly crazy world, Lino, who has decided to leave everything behind, will come to...

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My Stars

as Robert Pelage
Released: 2008-10-29

Robert, a fan of three French actresses is a bald-headed, potbellied man on the fifties, but...

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Father

as Robert Pique
Released: 2011-06-01

Monsieur Papa is a moving portrait of a modern family, centering around 12 year-old Marius...

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The Pharmacist

as le médecin légiste
Released: 2003-01-15

An ecological pharmacist uses ancient Celtic techniques to murder industrial magnates whose...

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L'Étrange Noël de Jeff Panacloc

as Self
Released: 2018-12-08

Alongside his impertinent puppet, ventriloquist Jeff Panacloc celebrates Christmas with humour,...

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Les Enfoirés 2018 - Musique !

as uncredited
Released: 2018-03-09

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Try Me

as Vincent
Released: 2006-03-06

When Yves-Marie, 9, asks Jacqueline, who is her age: "Marry me", she replies with a pirouette:...

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A Wolf's Journey

as himself- narrateur
Released: 2019-03-09

Cast out by his pack, a young wolf has to face his destiny alone and try to survive in a world...

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Pur week-end

as Frédéric Alvaro
Released: 2007-05-02

Former school friends get together one weekend a year, this year in the mountains.

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Beyond the Ocean

as Oncle Tango
Released: 2006-07-02

Journey of an african migrant through Europe.

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The Strategy of Failure

as M. Golden
Released: 2001-11-20

My various experiences in the field of failure have allowed me to highlight specific areas in...

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Gad Elmaleh - 20 ans de scène !

as Self
Released: 2015-05-16

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Ce soir, c'est Palmashow

as Self - Guest
Released: 2019-02-15

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Les Enfoirés 2023 - Enfoirés un jour, toujours

as uncredited
Released: 2023-03-03

In January 2023, the Enfoirés performed at La Halle Tony Garnier in Lyon. True to the caused...

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3 Friends

as Baptiste 'Titi' Capla
Released: 2007-08-22

Three childhood friends support each other through life's ups and downs in this comedy/drama....

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Play It Like Godard

as star
Released: 2012-02-08

Jean-Christophe Kern, known as JC, is not a teenager like any other: he won the Palme d’Or at...

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Les Enfoirés 2014 - Bon anniversaire Les Enfoirés

as uncredited
Released: 2014-03-14

Show recorded at the Zénith in Strasbourg on January 19 and 20, 2014 for the benefit of the...

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Last Breath

as Docteur Augustin Masset
Released: 2025-02-12

In a kind of philosophical dialogue, Doctor Augustin Masset and renowned writer Fabrice...

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Jean-Luc Delarue, 10 ans déjà : de succès en excès

as Self
Released: 2022-08-24

Dark suit, white shirt, earpiece and wooden plate ..., his style remains anchored in the...

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Disappeared in Winter

as Daniel
Released: 2015-01-21

Daniel is a former police officer turned debt collector. Now in his late fifties, he goes about...

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Les Irréductibles

as Gérard
Released: 2006-06-14

On the day that his son fails his baccalaureate, Michel loses his job. He has been employed at...

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Kings for a Day

as Joseph
Released: 2018-05-02

A wannabe actor must chose between his passion and his father, a crook.

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J'invente rien

as Paul
Released: 2006-08-16

Paul has no specific life goal, and Mathilde, who provides for their household, despairs that he...

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La Folle Soirée du Palmashow 3

as Self - Guest
Released: 2016-10-04

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Citoyen d'honneur

as Samir Amin
Released: 2022-09-14

Samir Amin is a fulfilled writer, Nobel Prize for Literature, who lives in Paris, far from his...

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Johnny Hallyday : Que je t'aime

as Self
Released: 2021-09-14

Thirty-four years ago, Johnny Hallyday performed for the first time on the Bercy stage. He...

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Les Enfoirés 2024 - On a 35 ans !

as uncredited
Released: 2024-03-01

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Les Enfoirés 2011 - Dans l'oeil des Enfoirés

as uncredited
Released: 2011-03-11

Dans l’œil des Enfoirés est le vingt-et-unième album des Enfoirés, enregistré lors de leurs sept...

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Les Enfoirés jouent le jeu

as uncredited
Released: 2019-11-30

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La télé de Valérie Lemercier

as Self
Released: 2017-11-23

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Même pas Mal

as Gérard Lanza
Released: 2003-04-28

A young woman with a vivid imagination breaks down a car in a forest...

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Les Enfoirés 2017 - Mission Enfoirés

as uncredited
Released: 2017-03-03

In January 2017, Les Enfoirés set the Zénith in Toulouse alight with seven exceptional concerts....

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The High Life

as Le motard
Released: 2001-11-28

On a hospital bed, Marcello is plunged into a deep coma. His guardian angel asks the angel in...

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Sixty

as Self - Comedian
Released: 2019-05-06

60 comedians in 60 minutes, that's what Kyan Khojandi has to offer tonight.

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Bloody Christmas

as uncredited
Released: 2002-01-01

This Christmas Eve is going to be one the most pleasant that Gérard has ever spent. However it...

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Amis

as Pierre
Released: 2021-05-02

A comedy about friendship that has many surprises in store for us! How can we find the perfect...

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Kad Merad on Stage

as Self
Released: 2021-09-17

French comedian Kad Merad is now a singer for one night only!

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In Mom's Head

as Jacques Charlot
Released: 2007-03-28

Lulu's mother is depressed and has been as far back as she can remember, Lulu is determined to...

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Florent Pagny : un homme libre

as Self
Released: 2023-08-26

This exceptional documentary, rich in anecdotes and revelations thanks to the rare testimonies...

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Les Enfoirés 2021 - Les Enfoirés à côté de vous

as uncredited
Released: 2021-03-05

Les Enfoirés "À côté de toi" is the 31st album/show by Les Enfoirés, recorded from January 14 to...

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Les 10 ans de Studio Bagel

as Self - Guest Star
Released: 2023-02-10

A look back at the French Internet collective as they celebrate their 10th year anniversary.

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Images of Women of the Social Corset

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 2011-01-05

A man asks himself about the image of women who are offered for his gaze. A documentary about...

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Don't Worry, Be Happy

as Pierre 2
Released: 2003-05-14

With his vitriolic pen, Désiré Loncle, does not make the life of filmmakers easy. But chickens...

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Irrésistiblement Kad !

as uncredited
Released: 2020-12-17

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Community Property

as Martin
Released: 2005-04-17

They are about to divorce, but can not agree how to share the community property.

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The Tombs

as Gustave
Released: 2002-04-06

At a mundane evening, Joseph recalls the strange love affair he lived with a young widow, met...

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Benjamin Biolay - Christmas Show

as Self
Released: 2022-12-21

Musical Christmas Special hosted by Benjamin Biolay.

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La part du soupçon

as Thomas Kertez
Released: 2019-09-14

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Caméra Café

as Un psychopathe
First aired: 2001-10-29

The coffee machine of a small company is the scene of discussions between employees. Private...

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Vivement dimanche

as Self
First aired: 1998-09-20

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C à vous

as Self
First aired: 2009-09-07

Every day live on FRANCE 5, Anne-Élisabeth Lemoine and her team receive those who make the news....

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Anthracite

as Claude
First aired: 2024-04-10

An old case is wrenched open when a reporter goes missing, leading his web sleuth daughter to a...

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Télématin

as Self
First aired: 1985-01-10

Télématin is a French breakfast television news show, broadcast on France 2 since January 7,...

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As An Aside

as Self - Guest
First aired: 2001-09-08

The guest of the day is received on a set, located in an apartment without an audience, and...

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Burger Quiz

as Self
First aired: 2001-08-27

A French humorous game show taking place in a burger restaurant which is managed by the TV host.

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Capitaine Marleau

as Daniel Rivière
First aired: 2015-09-15

Beneath her eccentric appearance, Captain Marleau is a formidable detective. Her Sherlock Holmes...

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Tous en cuisine avec Cyril Lignac

as Self
First aired: 2020-03-21

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Beau geste

as Self
First aired: 2023-01-22

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La Parenthèse inattendue

as Self
First aired: 2012-10-31

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La Flamme

as Patrice
First aired: 2020-10-12

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Salut les Terriens !

as Self (guest)
First aired: 2006-11-04

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Téléthon

as Self
First aired: 1987-12-04

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Téléthon

as uncredited
First aired: 1987-12-04

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Le Flambeau, les aventuriers de Chupacabra

as Patrice
First aired: 2022-05-23

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Baron Noir

as Philippe Rickwaert
First aired: 2016-02-08

In a tale of epic scale, French politician Philippe Rickwaert thirsts for revenge against his...

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Faut Voir - L'hebdo cinéma

as Self - Guest
First aired: 2023-09-22

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Peplum

as Timo
First aired: 2015-02-24

Against the background of decline of the Roman Empire, "Peplum" takes us into the lives of...

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Pamela Rose, la série

as Richard Bullit
First aired: 2023-11-20

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Les plus belles comptines d'Okoo

as uncredited
First aired: 2019-12-25

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Broute.

as uncredited
First aired: 2019-09-03

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Oussekine

as Maitre Georges Kiejman
First aired: 2022-05-11

An examination of the terrible true events of December 5, 1986, that led to the death of a young...

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Cérémonie des César

as uncredited
First aired: 1976-04-03

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The secret song

as Self
First aired: 2018-12-29

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Terminal

as Sylvain Cresson
First aired: 2024-04-22

Welcome aboard Flywings, the lowest of all low-cost airlines! Greeting you today is your pilot,...

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Blague à part

as Maxwell
First aired: 1998-10-24

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Un soir à la tour Eiffel

as Self
First aired: 2014-10-01

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Inside Suspicion

as Thomas Kertez
First aired: 2019-09-10

Alice lives a normal, happy life as a mom, until her whole world is turned upside down: Thomas,...

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Un homme d'honneur

as Richard Altman
First aired: 2021-03-22

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La Cape et l'épée

as Yaziz
First aired: 2000-11-04

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Samedi soir en direct

as uncredited
First aired: 2003-09-13

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3615 code Arthur et Jarry

as Self - Guest
First aired: 2018-06-02

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Improbox

as Self - Guest
First aired: 2023-06-24

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