Bruno Moynot

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Bruno Moynot
Born (1950-12-20) 20 December 1950 (age 73)
Occupation(s)Actor, comedian, writer
Years active1976–present
Partner Josiane Balasko (1974–1981)

Bruno Moynot (born 20 December 1950, in Bois-Colombes, Hauts-de-Seine, France) is a French actor and theatre director.

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Part of the French comedy group Le Splendid, he is also known for his roles in Patrice Leconte's Les Bronzés and its sequels, and as Zedko Preskovitch in Le Père Noël est une ordure . [1] [2] [3]

With Christian Spillemaecker, he is the owner[ clarification needed ] of Le Splendid and the Théâtre de la Renaissance.

Filmography

YearTitleRoleDirectorNotes
1976L'affiche rougeJonas GeduldigFrank Cassenti
1977Vous n'aurez pas l'Alsace et la Lorraine Coluche
Une fille uniqueRaymondPhilippe Nahoun
1978 The Song of Roland Pair Charlemagne / A pilgrim / A monkFrank Cassenti (2)
La tortue sur le dosLuc Béraud
Les Bronzés Gilbert Sellman Patrice Leconte Also writer
1979 Heroes Are Not Wet Behind the Ears The car renterCharles Nemes
Les Bronzés font du ski Gilbert Sellman Patrice Leconte (2)Also writer
1981 Viens chez moi, j'habite chez une copine The owner Patrice Leconte (3)
Les Babas Cool Doctor Jean Morin François Leterrier
1982 Le Père Noël est une ordure Zadko Preskovic Jean-Marie Poiré Also writer
Le quart d'heure américainThe directorPhilippe Galland
1983 Papy fait de la résistance Flandu Jean-Marie Poiré (2)
1985Le Père Noël est une ordureZadko PreskovicPhilippe Galland (2)TV movie
Also writer
Sac de noeuds A cop Josiane Balasko
1986Prunelle BluesThe cop on dutyJacques Otmezguine
Nuit d'ivresse The cameramanBernard Nauer
1987 Les Keufs Josiane Balasko (2)
1989Après la guerreJean-Loup Hubert
1991 Les secrets professionnels du Dr Apfelglück The consumer's bistro Alessandro Capone, Thierry Lhermitte & ...
My Life Is Hell The realtor Josiane Balasko (3)
1994 Grosse fatigue The driver Michel Blanc
2003 The Car Keys Zadko Preskovic Laurent Baffie
2006 Les Bronzés 3: Amis pour la vie Jambier Patrice Leconte (4)
2010 Nothing to Declare The realtor Dany Boon
2011Au bistro du coinBouziguesCharles Nemes (2)

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References

  1. Balle, Catherine (20 November 2022). "Bruno Moynot, légendaire Monsieur Preskovic et «Bronzé» oublié, gardien du temple du Spendid". Le Parisien (in French). Retrieved 8 June 2024.
  2. "Josiane Balasko : son ex Bruno Moynot balance sur leur relation et la troupe du Splendid... "Je suis moins riche qu'eux"". Le Journal des Femmes. 22 November 2022. Retrieved 8 June 2024.
  3. Oscherwitz, D.; Higgins, M.E. (2009). The A to Z of French Cinema. The A to Z Guide Series (in French). Scarecrow Press. p. 100. ISBN   978-0-8108-7038-3 . Retrieved 8 June 2024.