Last night, Le Splendid lost the first significant figure in its history: Michel Blanc died at the age of 72.
Throughout his rich career, the French actor – who won the César for Best Supporting Actor in 2012 – has been able to make spectators laugh, but also move them. An excellent director, he also directed some unforgettable films, such as “Marche à l’ombre”, “Grosse fatigue”, “Bad pass”, “Kiss whoever you want” and “See how we dance”.
From “Bronzés” to “Marie-Line and her judge”, via “Come to my place, I live with a friend”, “Santa Claus is trash”, “Grandpa is resisting”, “Tenue de evening”, “Monsieur Hire” or “I find you very handsome”, return in videos on some cult scenes by Michel Blanc.
“Les Bronzés go skiing” (1979)
“Walking in the Shadow” (1984)
“Come to my house, I’m staying with a friend” (1981)
“Evening Wear” (1986)
“Marie-Line and her judge” (2023)
As a bonus, the song that Michel Blanc performed with humor, “Le mec plus ultra”, in 1985.
