Jacques Villeret
Biography
Jacques Villeret was a French actor born on February 6, 1951, in Indre-et-Loire, France. He gained international recognition for his role as François Pignon in the comedy Le Dîner de Cons, earning numerous awards including the Chevalier de la Légion d'Honneur. His career was marked by notable roles in films such as La soupe aux choux and L'été en pente douce, before struggling with personal demons that ultimately led to his untimely death in 2005.