Michel Blanc died last night, at the age of 72. This actor, mainly known for his role in Les Bronzés, was particularly appreciated by the general public. What made it successful?
He alternated between laughter and emotions and knew how to conquer the hearts of many people. Today, Michel Blanc died when he was only 72 years old. What made him so popular?
“He looked a lot like the average Frenchman, like other figures that I mentioned earlier, for example Bourvil. And I believe that there are many people who recognized themselves in him, or at least who recognized themselves in this caricature of a boy who ultimately is not well spoiled by nature.“, explains our correspondent, live from Paris.
He managed to evolve. He grew up and did amazing things
“He said it himself, when he started playing in the early 70s, we tended to wear long hair, and being bald with a mustache was not at all fashionable in those years.“.
Despite his comedic roles, Michel Blanc has managed to establish himself in more dramatic productions: “He managed to evolve. He grew up, he thickened his game, he did astonishing things, he was still awarded twice: once at Cannes and once at the Césars“.
The film that won him a César was a political feature film in which he played the role of advisor to a minister, played by Olivier Gourmet: “It was very interesting, very serious, it really resembled what French political life was and what it still is.“, underlines our correspondent. “He was at the same time an average Frenchman, a great actor, and that is the key to success“.
Michel Blanc the tanned
