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My Take
Richard Bohringer carries the weathered, soulful presence I associate with the best of French cinema. He's a true polymath, not just an actor but a singer, writer, and director, and that creative breadth shows in the lived-in quality he brings to a role. Winning César Awards for both leading and supporting work, plus being made a Knight of the Legion of Honour in 1994, marks him as a genuine pillar of his country's film culture. I also find it touching that he passed the craft on, fathering actresses Romane and Lou Bohringer. To me he embodies the artist who lives fully, and that authenticity reaches the screen.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Richard Bohringer
- Name (Japanese)
- リシャール・ボーランジェ
- Reading
- りしゃーる・ぼーらんじぇ
- Born
- January 16, 1942 (age 84)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Horse
- Origin
- Moulins, Allier, France
- Height
- 2 cm
- Occupation
- actor / singer / writer / film director / screenwriter
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- César Award for Best Actor
- César Award for Best Supporting Actor
- 1994 Knight of the Legion of Honour
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Richard Bohringer born?
Born January 16, 1942 (age 84).
Where is Richard Bohringer from?
Richard Bohringer is from Moulins, Allier, France.
What does Richard Bohringer do?
Richard Bohringer works as actor, singer, writer, film director, screenwriter.
How tall is Richard Bohringer?
Richard Bohringer is 2 cm.
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7. 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.