Thierry Lhermitte


Thierry Lhermitte is a French actor, director, writer and producer, best known for his comedic roles. He was a founder of the comedy troupe Le Splendid in the 1970s, along with, among others, Christian Clavier, Gérard Jugnot, and Michel Blanc. The group adapted a number of its stage hits for the cinema, and scored major successes with films such as Les Bronzés, Les Bronzés font du ski, Le [Père Noël est une ordure] and Un indien dans la ville.

Honours and awards

In 1981, he received the Prix [Jean Gabin]. He was made Chevalier of the Légion d'honneur in 2001. He was made Officier of the Ordre national du Mérite in 2005.

Selected writing credits