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Alain Chabat Biography and Full Filmography - MovieWise

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Born:
1958-11-24

Birthplace:
Oran, Oranie, Algérie

Credits:
116 Total Roles

Alain Chabat

Acting

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Biography

Alain Chabat (French pronunciation: [alɛ̃ ʃaba]; born 24 November 1958) is a French actor, comedian, director, screenwriter, producer and television presenter. Originally known for his work in the comedy group Les Nuls, including as the co-writer and lead actor of La Cité de la peur (1994), he later co-created and hosted the Burger Quiz game show, which became the most watched entertainment show in the history of French television.

Chabat has also become a notable filmmaker of his own, typically both writing and starring in the movies he directed, which include cult comedy films such as Asterix & Obelix: Mission Cleopatra (2002), RRRrrrr!!! (2004) and Houba! On the Trail of the Marsupilami (2012). He appeared in French Twist (1995), The Taste of Others (2000), Happily Ever After (2004), The Science of Sleep (2006), as well as briefly in the television series Kaamelott (2005). Additionally, he voiced the title character in the French dubbing of the Shrek franchise.

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Known For

Full Filmography

Year Title Role
2027 High in the Clouds MOVIE Bigsby (voice)
2025 Kaamelott: The Second Chapter (Part I) MOVIE Le Duc d'Aquitaine
2025 Asterix & Obelix: The Big Fight TV Astérix (voice)
2025 God Save the Tuches MOVIE (voice)
2024 Beating Hearts MOVIE Le père de Jackie
2024 Loris Giuliano en balade TV Self - Guest
2023 Uderzo, sur le divan d'Astérix MOVIE Self - Director
2023 L'Âge d'or de la pub MOVIE Self (archive footage)
2023 Ce soir, c'est Palmashow MOVIE Self - Guest
2023 Beau geste TV Self

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