Michel Henri Aumont (15 October 1936 – 28 August 2019) was a
French theatre, film, and television actor.
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/ref> Throughout his career, he gained four Molière Award
The Les Molière is the national theatre award of France and it recognises achievement of French theatre each year. The awards are considered the highest honour for productions and performances. Presided and decided by the ''Association profess ...
s and nominations for three César Award Cesar or César may refer to:
Arts and entertainment
* César (film), ''César'' (film), a 1936 French romantic drama
* César (film), ''César'' (play), a play by Marcel Pagnolt
Places
* Cesar, Portugal
* Cesar Department, Colombia
* Cesar R ...
s. In 2015, he was made Grand Officer of the National Order of Merit.
Biography
Born October 15, 1936 in Paris. He studied at the Paris Conservatory of Dramatic Art.
From the 1970s, he became one of the leading comedic actors in French cinema, despite having played mostly supporting roles.Comédie-Française
The Comédie-Française () or Théâtre-Français () is one of the few state theatres in France. Founded in 1680, it is the oldest active theatre company in the world. Established as a French state-controlled entity in 1995, it is the only state ...
stage for thirty years.
Filmography
Awards
* Molière Award for Best Supporting Actor (1999)
References
External links
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1936 births
2019 deaths
French male film actors
French male television actors
Male actors from Paris
French National Academy of Dramatic Arts alumni
Grand Officers of the Ordre national du Mérite