Depardieu

Depardieu, commonly referred to as Gérard Depardieu, is a French actor born on December 27, 1948, in Châteauroux, France. He has appeared in more than 200 films and is one of the most prolific actors in French cinema, known for his versatility in both dramatic and comedic roles as well as stage work.

His screen breakthrough came with Les Valseuses (Going Places) (1974) directed by Bertrand Blier, which established him as a leading figure in French cinema. He gained international recognition for Cyrano de Bergerac (1990), in which he played the title role and won the César Award for Best Actor.

He has appeared in various international productions, including the romantic comedy Green Card (1990) with Andie MacDowell, Ridley Scott's 1492: Conquest of Paradise (1992) as Christopher Columbus, and the Asterix and Obelix films in which he portrayed Julius Caesar.

His son Guillaume Depardieu (1971–2008) was also an actor. In 2013 Depardieu was granted Russian citizenship by President Vladimir Putin, and he announced his intention to reside in Russia, a move that drew extensive media attention and debate about taxation and national identity.

Depardieu continues to work in film and theater and remains a central figure in French cinema.