Gérard Depardieu

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Characters played by Gérard Depardieu

Cook — Life of Pi (2012)

The ship's brutish cook, represented by the hyena in the protagonist's animal version and directly described in the alternate human account. He kills the Buddhist sailor, feeds on his flesh, kills the protagonist's mother, and is later killed by the protagonist, who uses his remains for food and bait.

Jean Pierre Le Pelt — 102 Dalmatians (2000)

Flamboyant French fashion assistant and loyal accomplice to Cruella.

Porthos — The Man in the Iron Mask (1998)

Former Musketeer who joins the secret meeting to plot against the king. He infiltrates the prison to free Philippe, helps tutor him in courtly life, escapes the dungeons with the others, and eventually becomes one of the new king's closest advisors.

Gorsky — Babylon A.D. (2008)

Gorsky is a Russian mobster who hires Toorop to transport Aurora and provides weapons and a subdermal passport. Working for the Noelites, he secretly plants a tracking device, helps arrange the convent bombing, sends armed men after the group, and is killed when the CEO refuses his payment.

Chef Didier — Last Holiday (2006)

World-renowned executive chef at the Grandhotel Pupp. He takes a liking to Georgia, inviting her to assist in the kitchen for the New Year's Eve feast. He publicly praises her contributions and later visits her restaurant in New Orleans after her return.

Obélix — Asterix at the Olympic Games (2008)

Permanently super-strong Gaulish villager and loyal friend to Astérix.

Georges Faure — Green Card (1990)

An undocumented French immigrant who enters a fake marriage with Brontë to obtain a Green Card and stay in the US. He works as a waiter, displays a fiery temper and selfish habits, but reveals a surprising talent for piano. Initially clashing with Brontë, he eventually confesses their sham to immigration to protect her, only for them to realize their love and reunite before his deportation.

Obélix — Asterix and Obelix Take On Caesar (1999)

Jovial, super-strong Gaul permanently invincible from falling into potion cauldron.

Charly — How Much Do You Love Me? (2005)

Charly is a gangster who claims Daniela as his woman after she leaves François. He offers to sell Daniela back to François for four million euros, but the negotiation fails. Unhappy with their life together, Daniela returns to François, while Charly later arrives with a gun looking for her.

Jean-Claude — Going Places (1974)

Jean-Claude is one of the two violent male leads, traveling with Pierrot during a series of thefts, assaults, carjackings, and escapes. He overpowers a car owner, kidnaps Marie-Ange, helps exploit and later shoot her, manipulates Jeanne and Jacques, and remains central to the group's increasingly destructive flight.

Quentin — Ruby & Quentin (2003)

A dim-witted small-time thief who gets caught after holding up an exchange booth. In jail, he drives cellmates crazy with endless chatter. He is paired with Ruby, adores him, fakes suicide to escape, and helps Ruby evade Vogel's men. They steal cars, break into mansions, and Quentin eventually tricks Ruby into promising to co-own a bistro.

Jean Cadoret, hunchback, son of Florette — Jean de Florette (1986)

Naive but hardworking farmer seeking to cultivate his inherited land and find water.

Career Overview

Gérard Depardieu has 291 screen credits in a career dating back to 1966. Their work spans 12 cinematic universes — most prominently Asterix & Obelix Live-action Collection with 4 titles. Signature works include 102 Dalmatians, Asterix & Obelix: Mission Cleopatra, The Man in the Iron Mask. 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
291
Birth Date
1948-12-27
Birth Place
Châteauroux, Indre, France

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Universe traveler — spans 12 universes

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