Jean Dujardin is undoubtedly the most emblematic French actor today. This one experienced a phenomenal rise at the dawn of the new millennium. In the cult series, first of all, One Guy, One Girlbetween 1999 and 2003. What followed was a distinguished career on the big screen, between popular comedy, pastiche schoolboy et demanding drama. A clever balance which led him to the doors ofHollywood. Then at theOscar in 2012.
Jean Dujardin: the springboard One Guy, One Girl
In the mid-90s, Jean Dujardin stood out in the talent show hosted by Laurent Boyer, Graines de star. It's finally on France 2, In One Guy, One Girlalongside his then future wife, Alexandra Lamywhich the actor pierces. In this comedy series, he plays Jeanalias Linksa macho man madly in love with his girlfriend.
One Guy, One Girl stands out as a career springboard for both performers. Ultimately, it is Jean Dujardin who uses it wisely. Where Alexandra Lamy will wait until the end of the 2019s to explore the cinema, Dujardin, from the end of the series, is shooting on the big screen. In the squeaky comedy Welcome to the Roses facing Carole Bouquet.
The actor alternates pop comedies and serious dramas
Later, in 2006, Jean Dujardin took on the role of the spy OSS 117 In Cairo, nest of spies. An offbeat and clever parody of James Bond in which he excels. The actor enjoys general public recognition, breaks his image of Brice de Nice. Two years later, he tried his hand at drama in the rough thriller Counter-investigation.
The actor gains momentum, turns for the veteran Bertrand Blier, In The sound of ice cubesis a luxury figure at Guillaume Canetat the turn of the opening scene of Small handkerchiefs. After his Oscar for The Artistturns for Martin Scorsese et George Clooney. Then he returned to France, multiplied the projects, established himself on the throne of cinema.
Jean Dujardin replies cash to Fabrice Éboué
Flashback: it's 2007. This is the pivotal year in Jean Dujardin's career. This leads to four films, two of which are crucial in his change of style. Finished LoulouOne Guy, One Girlplace for the tortured cop of Counter-investigation and to the avatar of Frédéric Beigbeder In 99 Francs. For the occasion, he stopped by Marc-Olivier Fogiel.
At the time, on France 3the show You can't please everyone is a cardboard. The place to come and promote yourself. Jean Dujardin, for his part, faces Fabrice Eboué then a comedian on stage. A sniper winnowing the guests : “It takes sensationalism”. Jean Dujardin straight away: “Well, I'm going to punch your face!” General hilarity, the actor has fit the mold of self-promotion.
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