Formed during the 70s, the famous Splendid troupe, which was composed of Michel Blanc, Christian Clavier, Gérard Jugnot, Thierry Lhermitte, Marie-Anne Chazel et Josiane Balaskofirst became known thanks to his plays. Subsequently, the six actors acquired new notoriety thanks to the popular success of the cult film The Bronzedand its sequel, Tanned people go skiing. After filming in several other feature films together, the members of the Splendid troupe finally separated. In the end, all have achieved immense success as solo acts. Recently, the six actors met to work together on a book project, in which they talk about their beginnings within the Splendid troupe. Baptized The Splendid by the Splendid, we had so much fun! This work is now available in booksellers.
“The Splendid saga told by the artists themselves, fifty years after the birth of the troupe. These are the actors of all superlatives: super funny, super cult, super friends for life. For the first time, here they are brought together to tell their story, that of a troupe called Le Splendid which, in a few years, saw high school friends rise to the rank of superstars of French comedy“, it is written in particular on the back cover of this book. Within this work, the six actors notably mentioned the importance that the actress Tsilla Chelton had on their respective careers. As a reminder, the one who is still mainly known today for her role in the cult film Aunty Danielle taught comedy to members of the Splendid troupe. For two years, they took private lessons at her home, on Boulevard Saint-Michel in Paris, as reported Le Figaro.
Actress Tsilla Chelton “taught” members of the Splendid troupe “everything” about the art of comedy
“Make the varnish crack“, she said in particular to Michel Blanc, who is tragically passed away a few weeks ago at the age of 72. “She was an immense teacher. When we released the first Splendid, she was in the room. We were impressed“, revealed Marie-Anne Chazel. “She taught us everything. We are grateful to him. His teachings still serve us 50 years later. They were based on meaning. Mean what you say and say what you think“, also added Thierry Lhermitte.
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