Thierry Lhermitte

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Characters played by Thierry Lhermitte

Henri Giraud — De Gaulle: Résistance (2026)

French general and political rival to De Gaulle for leadership of the Free French Forces.

Henri Giraud — De Gaulle: Liberté (2026)

French general, political rival to De Gaulle for Free French leadership

The King — 1001 Nights (1990)

The King is the caliph who marries a different beautiful girl each morning and orders her execution every night. His murderous authority creates the central conflict, forcing Sheherazade to resist him and preserve her life by entertaining him with an ongoing series of fantastic stories.

Panoramix — Asterix & Obelix: The Big Fight (2025)

The village druid (referred to as Getafix in the plot) who loses his memory and the recipe for the strength-giving potion after being struck by Obelix, triggering the central crisis.

Pierre Brochant — The Dinner Game (1998)

Pierre Brochant is a Parisian publisher, tax cheat, and host of the cruel weekly dinner that brings François Pignon into his life. After a disabling back injury and Christine Brochant’s departure, he depends on Pignon while trying to conceal his infidelity, recover his marriage, and repair his relationship with Juste Leblanc.

Jacques Belin — Nuit d'ivresse (1986)

Jacques is a famous television presenter celebrating his Dandy d'Or award while dealing with a troubled relationship and an evening of heavy drinking. He meets Frédérique at the station, and the two spend the night talking and drinking. The next morning, he tells Steve he has split up with his girlfriend but cannot remember much of the night.

Dr. Thierry Pigot — An American Werewolf in Paris (1997)

Serafine's stepfather, confined werewolf who developed a cure.

Edgar Cosset — Le Divorce (2003)

Edgar is a wealthy, married, middle-aged member of Charles-Henri's family. He is attracted to Isabel and begins an affair with her, sending expensive gifts including a red Kelly bag. His wife learns of the relationship, and Edgar later ends it casually, giving Isabel a scarf before returning to his marriage.

François Manéri — A Private Affair (2002)

Divorced private detective investigating missing persons and uncovering dark secrets.

Robert "Popeye" Lespinasse — French Fried Vacation (1978)

Charismatic but irresponsible central figure whose infidelity and self-centered behavior disrupt the group's relationships.

Pierre Mortez — Santa Claus Is a Stinker (1982)

Pierre Mortez is a self-righteous volunteer working at a telephone helpline for depressed people. He is assigned the Christmas Eve shift with Thérèse de Monsou dite « Mme S.O.S », and his evening is disrupted by unwanted visitors, including Jean-Jacques dit « Katia », who tries to hit on him.

Yves Lamarque — Do You Do You Saint-Tropez (2021)

A celebrity guest invited to the summer villa gathering. Becomes part of the pool of suspects and witnesses as the sabotage and threatening letters unfold, contributing to the Cluedo-style mystery.

Career Overview

Thierry Lhermitte has 195 screen credits in a career dating back to 1973. Their work spans 8 cinematic universes — most prominently Trilogie policière Nicloux with 3 titles. Signature works include De Gaulle: Résistance, De Gaulle: Liberté, 1001 Nights. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
195
Birth Date
1952-11-24
Birth Place
Boulogne-Billancourt, Hauts-de-Seine, France

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 8 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q548400), public domain (CC0).