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Michel Blanc
Biography
Michel Blanc (April 1952 – 3 October 2024) was a French actor, writer and director. He is noted for his roles of losers and hypochondriacs. He is frequently associated with Le Splendid, which he co-founded, along with Thierry Lhermitte, Josiane Balasko, Christian Clavier, Marie-Anne Chazel and Gérard Jugnot. Michel Blanc has also shown his versatility by appearing in more serious roles, such as the title role in the Patrice Leconte film Monsieur Hire. Description above from the Wikipedia article Michel Blanc, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Known For

The Adolescent
as M. Bertin

The Hundred-Foot Journey
as Mayor

R.A.I.D. Special Unit
as Jacques Pasquali

Prêt-à-Porter
as Inspector Forget

The New Adventures of Aladdin
as Sultan

Santa Claus Is a Stinker
as L'obsédé sexuel au téléphone (voice)

Gramps Is in the Resistance
as Le père Lebœuf, résistant

French Fried Vacation 2
as Jean-Claude Dusse

The Tenant
as Scope's Neighbor

French Fried Vacations 3: Friends Forever
as Jean-Claude "Jessy" Dusse