Photo: Georges Biard / CC BY-SA 3.0 (source: Wikimedia Commons)
My Take
What strikes me about Michel Piccoli is the sheer durability of his artistry: seven decades of work, with top acting honors at Cannes, Berlin, and beyond. He is often filed under "great character actor," but I think that undersells him. Piccoli had the rare ability to anchor a film whether he was the lead or in support, bringing a worldly gravity and a sly sensuality that few could match. He moved fluidly across French, German, and Italian cinema, treating borders as no obstacle. For me he embodies a kind of European cinematic intelligence that feels increasingly scarce today.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Michel Piccoli
- Name (Japanese)
- ミシェル・ピコリ
- Reading
- みしぇる・ぴこり
- Born
- December 27, 1925 – May 12, 2020
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Ox
- Origin
- 13th arrondissement of Paris, France
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 2 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- film actor / film director / screenwriter / stage actor / film producer
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- Prize for the best actor of the Union of criticism
- 2011 European Film Academy Honorary Award
- 1988 German Film Award for Best Actor
- 1980 Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actor
- 1982 Silver Bear for Best Actor
- 2001 Europe Theatre Prize
- David di Donatello for Best Actor
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Michel Piccoli born?
December 27, 1925 – May 12, 2020.
Where is Michel Piccoli from?
Michel Piccoli is from 13th arrondissement of Paris, France.
What does Michel Piccoli do?
Michel Piccoli works as film actor, film director, screenwriter, stage actor, film producer.
How tall is Michel Piccoli?
Michel Piccoli is 2 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.