Jean Dujardin

Jean Edmond Dujardin (born 19 June 1972) is a French actor and comedian who began his career as a stand-up comedian in Paris. He later appeared as a guest in comedic television programs and films. He first gained recognition through the cult TV series *Un gars, une fille*, where he starred alongside his partner Alexandra Lamy. He subsequently achieved success in film with roles in *Brice de Nice*, Michel Hazanavicius's *OSS 117: Cairo, Nest of Spies* and its sequel *OSS 117: Lost in Rio*, as well as *99 Francs*.

Dujardin achieved international fame and critical acclaim for his portrayal of George Valentin in the 2011 silent film *The Artist*, which won several awards. For this role, he received the Academy Award for Best Actor (the first such award for a French actor), the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy, the BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role, the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role, and the Cannes Film Festival Best Actor award. He later appeared in Martin Scorsese's 2013 black comedy *The Wolf of Wall Street* and George Clooney's 2014 historical drama *The Monuments Men*.