Boost
ABOUT
Known for his stand-up comedy performances in such French venues as the Stade de France and the Paris-Bercy Palais Omnisports, he also had a career as an actor, appearing in such French films as Laurent Baffie's The Car Keys and Alexandre Jardin's Oui.He had a close friendship with French President Nicolas Sarkozy.He appeared with Jeremy Irons in the 2002, Claude Lelouch-directed thriller, And now... Ladies and Gentlemen.
BEFORE FAMEHis early screen credits include roles in such French television movies as La Grande Embrouille and Les Cravates Léopards.
PERSONAL LIFEHe grew up in Troyes, France, and later married Claudia Bigard, whom he divorced after nearly twenty years of marriage. In 2009, he had a child with fellow comedian Lola Marois; he and Marois married in 2011.
FUN FACTSComedian Jean-Marie Bigard were born on Monday, birthstone is Emerald, the seaon was Spring in the Chinese year of Horse, it is 133 days until Jean-Marie Bigard next birthday.
- 90
Jan. 05 1911
