Sunday October 6, Michel Leeb was Frédéric Lopez’s guest on the show A Sunday in the countrysidebroadcast on France 2. During this interview, the comedian returned to the departure of his father when he was ten years old.
He is one of the most popular comedians of his generation. Since September 20, Michel Leeb has returned to the stage alongside Marie-Anne Chazel in Talk to me about lovea comedy by Philippe Claudel directed by Nicolas Briançon at the Théâtre de la Michaudière. On the private side, Michel Leeb is the happy father of three children named Fanny, Elsa and Tom, born from his union with the journalist Béatrice Malicet.
Asked by Nice-Morningthe comedian had made tender confidences about his role as a father. “A child, when he needs to evolve in one direction or another, we cannot stop him. Especially when it is passionate. I have always made sure to support them in this sense“he explained. “My son! Tom, he’s an exceptional artist. And I’m not saying that because he’s my son… although. [Il rit] He’s the only man I’m in love with!”continued the actor.
The rare confidences of Michel Leeb on the abandonment of his father
Questioned by Frédéric Lopez in the show A Sunday in the countrysideSunday October 6, Michel Leeb returned to a traumatic event from his childhood: the abandonment of his father at the age of ten. The latter has in fact gone to the United States “without giving any news”. “When my father left, my mother took care of us as if nothing had happened”he explained. The actor will go 35 years without seeing his father.
“At the time his absence was actually physically painfulbut at the same time we were so supported by this loving and passionate mother who was entirely devoted to her children that we did not suffer much.”continued Michel Leeb, who explains that he was impressed by his father’s ability to “give up on one’s family”. “I have to say it’s still strong”he added. Touching confidences.
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