Jean Avril, known as Jean Roucas, was born on 1 February 1952 in Marseilles. He worked as a humorist, imitator, television and radio presenter, and wrote for the The general public holds him mainly thanks to the TV show Le Bébête show and his radio program Les Roucasseries. He has also performed humorous songs.
Born 2 4 June 197 In the 16th arrondissement of Paris, Rodolphe-Jonathan Lambert, better known as Jonathan Lambert, works in France as a humorist, radio and television presenter and actor.
Christian Borde, known professionally as Jules-Édouard Moustic, is a French humorist and journalist born on October 26, 1951, in Antony. He began his career in the early 1970s as a radio journalist at Radio Andorre, followed by over ten years at Radio Monte-Carlo. From 1987 to 1992, he contributed his writing talents to Les Nuls, working on sketches and appearing in fake advertisements. His involvement extended to shows like A.B.C.D. Nuls, Histoire(s) de la télévision, and Les Nuls L'émission, as well as writing for Les Guignols de l'info between 1988 and 1989. A significant portion of Moustic’s career is defined by his work with the Groland universe. In 1992, he created and hosted 'Les Nouvelles' on Ce soir avec les Nouveaux, marking the beginning of this fictional world. He portrayed Jules-Édouard Moustic, a parodic news anchor, in various Groland-related shows from the early 1990s until September 2018, including Les Nouvelles Neuves, CANAL International, Le 20 h 20, Groland Sat, 7 jours au Groland, Bienvenue au Groland, Groland Magzine, Groland.con, Made in Groland, and Groland Le Zapoï. He also co-directed the film 'Groland le gros métrage' with Benoît Delépine in 2015, further solidifying his connection to this unique comedic creation. The humor within Groland relies on absurdity, and Moustic became recognized as the face of the fictional country. Beyond television, Jules-Édouard Moustic has explored other avenues of creative expression. He performed a one-man show called 'Moustic en gros' at the Théâtre du Rond-Point in December 2008 and appeared in the short film 'Le Meilleur Ami de l'homme' in 2012. Since March 24, 2012, he has hosted 'Mouv’stic mix' on Mouv’ radio. He is also the founder of the Black and Basque music festival in Bayonne, and runs a pirate radio station called 'I Have A Dream'. He published 'La Famille Patate' in 2000 and 'Journal de moi' in 2003. Currently, he resides in Guéthary, Pyrénées-Atlantiques, where he has lived with his family for approximately twenty years. He considers the Basque Country to be his 'umbilical cord', and participates in local cultural events. He is presently a guest on the ‘Ils font le Pays Basque’ podcast.
Jérémy Ferrari, a.k.a. Jérémy Larzillière, born on 6 April 1985 in Villers-Semeuse, Ardennes, works in France as a comedian, actor, author, director, director and producer.
Born 2 1 November 1982 in Tehran, Manouchehr Tabib, known as Kheiron, performs in France and Iran the functions of humorist, actor, screenwriter, director and director.
Kyan Khojandi (born 29 August 1982 in Reims, Marne) is a French actor, writer, producer, animator, director and musician.
Laurence Sémonin, also known as Lola Sémonin, was born on April 8, 1951 in Morteau, located in the Haut-Doubs de la Franche-Comté. In France, she worked as an actor, author, performer, director and writer, and was noticed thanks to her typical Frankish character, Madeleine Proust, presented as a solo show.
Laurent Baffie (born 18 April 1958 in Montreuil) works in France as a humorist, radio and television host, author, theatre director and writer.
Born on 29 December 1967 in Bourg‐en‐Bresse, Ain, Laurent Gerra was established as an imitator, humorist, actor and screenwriter of French comics. its ironic parodies of political figures and Celebrities of the show and the media.
Laurent Lafitte, born Laurent Fabien Fernand Lafitte on August 22, 1973, in Paris, is an actor and director with a diverse career spanning stage and screen. Growing up in the 15th and 16th arrondissements of Paris, he attended the private Saint-Jean-de-Passy elementary school. Early exposure to televised boulevard comedies sparked his interest in theatre. At a young age, he appeared in the TV film L’Enfant et le président after responding to an advertisement. He later dropped out of high school to study at the Cours Florent, where he connected with future collaborators Gilles Lellouche and Guillaume Canet. His education continued with studies at the Conservatoire national supérieur d'art dramatique de Paris at age 22, and included dance and singing training at the Guildford School of Acting in England, where he performed in Davina's Landed . Lafitte gained wider recognition in 1993 as Juan in the sitcom Classe mannequin . He further developed his comedic talents with a one-man show, Laurent Lafitte, comme son nom l'indique , co-written with Cyrille Thouvenin. This production proved successful, running for 100 performances and earning him the Raimu Award. His filmography includes appearances in popular films such as Les Petits Mouchoirs (2010). In 2011, he presented the 25th Nuit des Molières. From 2012 to 2024, Lafitte served as a pensionnaire (member) of the prestigious Comédie-Française. He has received significant recognition for his acting abilities, including an International Emmy Award nomination in 2023 for his portrayal of Bernard Tapie in the Netflix mini-series Class Act . His dedication to the arts is further reflected in the honors he has received: he was made a Knight of the Ordre national du Mérite in 2022 and a Knight of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres in 2013.
Lucien Hubert, born under the name Lucien Martial Désiré Lajarthe on 25 September 1906 in Paris and died 2 5 February 1986 in Antibes, was a French actor. In addition to his career at the cinema, he also worked on the theatre scenes and participated in telefilms as well as at the cinema. to TV series.
Lucien Jean-Baptiste is a French actor, writer, and director born on May 6, 1964, in Fort-de-France, Martinique. He moved to the Paris region with his mother at three years old, arriving in France on December 25, 1967. Lucien attended college and high school in Créteil and later earned a BTS degree in communication and advertising. Before pursuing acting, he spent approximately ten years working in event management, including a period at the Palais omnisports de Paris-Bercy. He also demonstrated athletic talent, becoming a French champion of Greco-Roman wrestling (FSGT) in 1984. Jean-Baptiste’s career encompasses both live action and voice acting. He studied acting at the Cours Florent and began appearing in short films and series in 1998, taking minor roles in Du bleu jusqu'en Amérique and Jeu de cons . He gained recognition for his recurring role as Franck Marchand, a psychologist, in the first season of Caméra Café . A significant aspect of his work involves providing French voiceovers for numerous American actors. He is a regular voice actor for Chris Rock, Martin Lawrence, and Ice Cube, and he has also voiced Terrence Howard, Will Smith, Kevin Hart, Jamie Foxx, Don Cheadle, Anthony Mackie, Omar Epps, and Orlando Jones. His voice acting extends to roles in Scrubs , where he voiced Donald Faison. Lucien Jean-Baptiste’s directorial efforts include the family comedy La Première Étoile (2009), which earned him both the Grand Prix and Audience Award at the Alpe-d'Huez Film Festival that year. Following this success, he founded Zamba Productions in 2010 and released its sequel, La Deuxième Étoile , in 2017. In 2016, he released Dieumerci! , inspired by a personal experience. He also directed Il a déjà tes yeux in 2017. His filmography includes appearances in the TV series Munch , and he starred in the lead role of Emmenez-moi in 2005.
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France has a long and distinctive comedy tradition, with humour playing an important role in theatre, cinema, television and live entertainment. French comedians have developed many different forms of comedy over the years, from theatrical performances and classic satire to modern stand-up, sketch comedy and online content.
GiggleTime's directory brings together French comedians, stand-up performers, comedy actors, writers and other personalities associated with French comedy. Browse the profiles above to discover comedians from different generations and learn more about their careers and work.
Modern stand-up has become an increasingly visible part of the French comedy scene. Comedians perform in dedicated comedy clubs, theatres, cafés and other venues, presenting material that ranges from personal stories and observational humour to social commentary, satire and absurd comedy.
The French live comedy scene is particularly active in Paris, where performers can find numerous venues and audiences for both established shows and new acts. Comedy is also performed throughout cities and regions across France, giving comedians opportunities to develop audiences outside the capital.
French-language comedy also extends beyond France itself, with performers and audiences connected to the wider Francophone world.
One of the distinctive formats associated with French comedy is the one-man show, in which a comedian performs a full-length solo production for an audience.
These shows can combine stand-up, storytelling, theatrical performance, characters and scripted comedy. The format has become an important part of French popular entertainment and has helped many comedians develop a recognisable stage identity.
While contemporary French stand-up continues to evolve, the connection between comedy and theatrical performance remains an important characteristic of the country's comedy culture.
French comedy has a strong presence in cinema and television. Comedians frequently move between live performance, acting, writing and presenting, with many performers building careers across several forms of entertainment.
French television has produced numerous comedy programmes, sketch shows and entertainment formats, while French cinema has a long history of successful comedy films and memorable comic performances.
The relationship between stand-up and screen acting is particularly interesting in France, where a comedian may begin with live performances before moving into films, television or other forms of entertainment.
There is no single style that defines French comedy. Performers work across observational comedy, satire, parody, physical comedy, character-based performances, storytelling and improvisation.
Different generations of comedians have also brought different influences to the scene. Established performers continue to appear alongside newer comedians who use podcasts, YouTube, social media and streaming platforms to reach audiences.
This combination of traditional stage comedy and digital entertainment has created more opportunities for emerging French comedians to develop their own audiences and styles.
Looking for French comedians, French stand-up comedians or comedy actors from France? Explore the GiggleTime directory above to discover performers from different periods and areas of French entertainment.
Search for a particular comedian or browse the profiles to discover new names. Individual pages may include biographical information, career details, performances, photographs and other interesting facts.
Whether you enjoy French stand-up, comedy films, television comedians, one-man shows or classic French comedy, GiggleTime makes it easier to discover the people behind the humour.
Our directory continues to expand with new profiles, giving you more ways to explore the world of French comedy.
