Daniel Auteuil

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Characters played by Daniel Auteuil

Gabriel Haddad — A Private Life (2025)

An ophthalmologist and Lilian's ex-husband, whom she turns to when she experiences persistent crying and becomes consumed by doubts about Paula's death. Gabriel listens to her suspicions, helps investigate the prescription and Simon, and drives with her to Chérence. Though they briefly reconnect, they agree they are better off as friends.

Ugolin Soubeyran, nephew of Papet — Jean de Florette (1986)

Cruel yet complex nephew who orchestrates Jean's downfall and faces his own redemption.

Leo Vrinks — 36th Precinct (2004)

Head of the BRI, an effective but morally flexible detective who uses informants. He is framed by his rival Klein for murder, spends seven years in prison, and is eventually released to seek revenge against Klein before leaving Paris with his daughter.

Georges Laurent — Caché (2005)

Georges is Anne's husband, Pierrot's father, and a television host who presents a literary program. After receiving surveillance tapes and disturbing drawings, he suspects Majid, confronts him, and later admits his childhood lies helped cause Majid's removal from the family estate.

Henri de Navarre — Queen Margot (1994)

A prominent Huguenot and King of Navarre who marries Margot. He escapes to Navarre and sends La Môle to fetch her.

Pierre Levasseur — The Valet (2006)

A wealthy executive married to Christine. He attempts to hide his affair by hiring François to pose as Éléna's lover, but faces jealousy, recording, and ultimately loses the arrangement when Éléna leaves him.

Antoine Letoux — After You (2003)

A restaurant professional overwhelmed by work, romantic strain, and the demands of others. Despite warnings, he becomes deeply involved in helping Louis obtain medical care, regain stability, reconnect with society, and manage his feelings for Blanche Grimaldi.

François Coste — My Best Friend (2006)

Middle-aged Parisian art dealer who is materially wealthy but emotionally isolated. He accepts a high-stakes bet to find a 'best friend' within ten days to save his antique vase, leading him to form a genuine but complicated bond with Bruno before his manipulative scheme causes a rift.

Pierre Mazard — Le Brio (2017)

Pierre Mazard is a controversial law professor who publicly humiliates Neila Salah after she arrives late to his lecture, in an incident tainted by racism. After the dean intervenes, he is required to mentor her for a debating contest. His cynical, exacting instruction gradually forces both of them to confront prejudice.

Alex — Thieves (1996)

A police officer who rebelled against his criminal family. He engages in a complicated affair with Juliette while investigating her brother's auto theft ring. After his brother dies in a botched heist, Alex searches for Juliette, reconnects with his nephew, and forms a protective friendship with Marie. He eventually lets Juliette go when she builds a new life.

Ugolin Soubeyran, aka "Galinette" — Manon of the Spring (1986)

Cruel yet complex nephew who orchestrates Jean's downfall and faces his own redemption.

Signor Vitalis — Remi, Nobody's Boy (2018)

Former violinist and street performer traveling with a monkey and a dog. He recognizes Rémi's vocal gift and offers to rent him, initiating their adventure together.

Career Overview

Daniel Auteuil has 138 screen credits in a career dating back to 1974. Their work spans 4 cinematic universes — most prominently Trilogy Marseillaise with 2 titles. Signature works include A Private Life, Caché, 36th Precinct. 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
138
Birth Date
1950-01-24
Birth Place
Alger, France [now Algeria]

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 4 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q106303), public domain (CC0).