Gérard Depardieu

Gérard Xavier Marcel Depardieu (French pronunciation: ​[ʒeʁaʁ dəpaʁdjø]; born 27 December 1948) is a French actor, producer, screenwriter, and director. Regarded as one of the greatest European actors, he is a three-time César Award winner and has received one nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actor. He is also a Chevalier of the Légion d'honneur, and a Chevalier of the Ordre national du Mérite.

Depardieu began his acting career in the early 1970s, and rose to fame with his performance in Bertrand Blier's 1974 film Going Places. He went on to star in a number of successful films in the 1980s and 1990s, including The Last Metro (1980), Jean de Florette (1986), Cyrano de Bergerac (1990), and Green Card (1990). In recent years, he has continued to star in films, including Life of Pi (2012), The Man Who Laughs (2012), and Valley of Love (2015).

Depardieu is also a successful producer and screenwriter. He has produced a number of films, including The Last Metro (1980), Cyrano de Bergerac (1990), and Green Card (1990). He has also written several screenplays, including The Last Metro (1980) and Cyrano de Bergerac (1990).

In addition to his work in film, Depardieu has also appeared in a number of television series, including Les Misérables (2000), Napoléon (2002), and The Borgias (2011). He has also directed several films, including One Hundred and One Nights (1995), Balzac (1999), and Confession of a Child of the Century (1999).

Depardieu is a controversial figure who has been involved in a number of scandals. In 2012, he was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol. In 2013, he renounced his French citizenship and became a citizen of Russia. In 2014, he was banned from entering Ukraine for five years after he made a pro-Russian statement.

Despite his controversies, Depardieu remains one of the most popular and respected actors in France. He is a versatile performer who is capable of playing a wide range of roles. He is also a talented producer, screenwriter, and director.