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François Berléand was born on April 22, 1952 in Paris, France and is credited as a stage actor, film actor and television actor. As of 2026, François Berléand is 74 years old. Listed accolades include Officer of the Legion of Honour (2015) and Knight of the Legion of Honour (2006).
My Take
François Berléand is the kind of French actor who can steal a scene with a single weary look, and I've loved him ever since The Transporter, where his Commissaire Tarconi was the perfect dry foil to Jason Statham. Born in Paris in 1952, he's a true man of the stage as much as the screen, later anchoring the French version of The Office as Gilles Triquet. His Legion of Honour distinctions feel earned by sheer range. What I appreciate is his comic timing layered over real gravitas; he never coasts, and every supporting turn somehow feels like the lead.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- François Berléand
- Name (Japanese)
- フランソワ・ベルレアン
- Reading
- ふらんそわ・べるれあん
- Born
- April 22, 1952 (age 74)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Dragon
- Origin
- Paris, France
- Occupation
- stage actor / film actor / television actor / actor
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 2015 Officer of the Legion of Honour
- 2006 Knight of the Legion of Honour
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
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 François Berléand born?
Born April 22, 1952 (age 74).
Where is François Berléand from?
François Berléand is from Paris, France.
What does François Berléand do?
François Berléand works as stage actor, film actor, television actor, actor.
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