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Christian Clavier was born in 15th arrondissement of Paris, France on May 6, 1952. Christian Clavier is credited as a film actor, comedian and screenwriter. The age as of 2026 is 74. Recorded honors include Officer of the Legion of Honour (2023), Knight of the Legion of Honour (2008) and Knight of the National Order of Merit (1995).
My Take
Christian Clavier is, to me, one of the unsung architects of modern French comedy. Co-founding Le Splendid in the 1970s and then anchoring hits like Les Bronzés and Les Visiteurs, he helped define what a French nation laughs at. Comedy is harder than drama, and sustaining it for half a century until your country pins the Officer of the Legion of Honour on you is no small feat. I admire performers who make difficulty look effortless, and Clavier has done exactly that. He's proof that making people laugh is serious, lasting cultural work deserving of every honor he's received.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Christian Clavier
- Name (Japanese)
- クリスチャン・クラヴィエ
- Reading
- くりすちゃん・くらゔぃえ
- Born
- May 6, 1952 (age 74)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Dragon
- Origin
- 15th arrondissement of Paris, France
- Occupation
- film actor / comedian / screenwriter / film producer / film director
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 2023 Officer of the Legion of Honour
- 2008 Knight of the Legion of Honour
- 1995 Knight of the National Order of Merit
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Christian Clavier born?
Born May 6, 1952 (age 74).
Where is Christian Clavier from?
Christian Clavier is from 15th arrondissement of Paris, France.
What does Christian Clavier do?
Christian Clavier works as film actor, comedian, screenwriter, film producer, film director.
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