Manuel Blanc

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Characters played by Manuel Blanc

Yannick — A Little Comfort (2004)

Yannick visits Arnaud’s mother to explain that the hospitalized woman will be away for several months and that he must leave for four weeks. Rather than allowing the boy to enter foster care, Yannick asks whether he can stay with Arnaud, helping create a temporary refuge for the two teenagers.

Pierre Lacaze — I Don't Kiss (1991)

Pierre is an idealistic young man from the Pyrenees who travels to Paris to escape his restrictive provincial life and pursue acting. After losing his job and becoming homeless, he turns to male prostitution, falls in love with Ingrid, and later joins the paratroops, seeking revenge and a new beginning.

Frédéric Chapelin — A Crime (1993)

A wealthy young man accused of murdering both parents, Frédéric is acquitted after Dunand defends him. He then claims he committed the murders and arranged a false alibi with Franca Miller. Haunted by a childhood discovery about his father’s murder of his mother’s lover, he leads Dunand toward the concealed hiding place beneath the apartment.

Jean-Paul — Sex, Okra & Salted Butter (2008)

Jean-Paul is an oyster cultivator in the Arcachon Bay and Hortense's lover. Hortense abandons her husband, Malik, and their children to be with him, making Jean-Paul central to the family rupture that leaves Malik struggling to accept her departure and care for the boys.

Gudin — Beaumarchais the Scoundrel (1996)

A loyal friend and associate who shares Beaumarchais's daring spirit and accompanies him on diplomatic missions and social maneuvers.

Paul Derval — Le Roi de Paris (1995)

Paul Derval is Victor Derval’s son and becomes attached to Lisa Lanska. He objects to her theatrical choices, asking her to give up an opportunity and criticizing the production he considers indecent. Lisa offers to be his friend, ally, or wife, but he does not accompany her to the ceremony honoring his father.

Jean-Christophe Lebeau — The French Boys 3 (2022)

Supporting character in the 2022 compilation, involved in narratives about self-discovery.

Doug — Before You Leave (2005)

Doug is Clarisse’s partner, and their relationship is ending by the time the friends gather again. Clarisse says she is leaving him to start over in San Francisco, needs to exist on her own, and loves someone else. The account establishes his place in her breakup, but gives no further details about his actions or response.

Career Overview

Manuel Blanc has 39 screen credits in a career dating back to 1989. Their work spans 4 cinematic universes — most prominently Little Gay Boy Triptych with 2 titles. Signature works include Capitaines des ténèbres, Poorly Extinguished Fires, Little Gay Boy. 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
39
Birth Date
1968-06-12

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Universe traveler — spans 4 universes

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