Henri Liebman (born 29 January 1964), known as Riton Liebman, is a Belgian comedian, actor, and director.

Career

Liebman made his first impression with audiences at age 13, when French director

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discovered him and cast him as Christian in the 1978 film '' Get Out Your Handkerchiefs'', where he is credited simply as Riton. While Liebman said he had strained relations with stars

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and

Patrick Dewaere Patrick Dewaere (26 January 1947 – 16 July 1982) was a French film actor. Born in Saint-Brieuc, Côtes-d'Armor, he was the son of French actress Mado Maurin. Actor from a young age, his career lasted more than 21 years, until his suicide in ...

, Blier defended him during and after filming. Liebman made his directorial debut with ''

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'' (2013).

Filmography

Theater

References

External links

* 1964 births Belgian male actors Belgian male comedians Living people {{Belgium-actor-stub