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Olivier Marchal, born on November 14, 1958 in Talence, France, is a film director, screenwriter and film actor. As of 2026, Olivier Marchal is 67 years old. Recorded honors include Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres (2010).
My Take
What fascinates me about Olivier Marchal is the order of his life: cop first, storyteller second. Born in Talence in 1958, he lived the streets before he ever wrote about them, and you feel that authenticity in 36 Quai des Orfèvres, which earned three César nominations, and in the gritty series Braquo. The 2010 Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres confirms the establishment took notice. I tend to trust artists who lived the material before dramatizing it, and Marchal is the rare one whose police background isn't a gimmick but the spine of everything he makes. French crime cinema is richer for him.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Olivier Marchal
- Name (Japanese)
- オリヴィエ・マルシャル
- Reading
- おりゔぃえ・まるしゃる
- Born
- November 14, 1958 (age 67)
- Origin
- Talence, France
- Occupation
- film director / screenwriter / film actor / film producer / television actor
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Dog
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 2010 Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres
3. Links
4. About this entry
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Frequently asked questions
When was Olivier Marchal born?
Born November 14, 1958 (age 67).
Where is Olivier Marchal from?
Olivier Marchal is from Talence, France.
What does Olivier Marchal do?
Olivier Marchal works as film director, screenwriter, film actor, film producer, television actor.
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