- Depardieu's son, Guillaume, says his movie star father is a chronic liar obsessed with money and status, taking their public airing of grievances to a new level -- The comments came in response to an interview published in last week's Paris magazine, where the elder Depardieu said he was no longer on speaking terms with his son. (September 23, 2003)
- Depardieu has severed ties with his son Guillaume, who was this week convicted of threatening a man with a gun. (September 19, 2003)
- Depardieu injured his right leg yesterday in a motorcycle accident near Paris's Old Opera House -- In 1998, the actor crashed his motorcycle when his blood-alcohol limit was five times over the legal level, escaping with leg and face injuries. (May 8, 2003)
- He thinks roles without sex are fantastic when he is promoting a Spanish version of the French comic Asterix & Obelix: Mission Cleopatra -- in which he plays the pot-bellied, Roman-loathing Gaul Obelix.
- Was originally signed to play Quilty in LOLITA (1997) before being replaced by Frank Langella.
- Has made more than 120 movies.
- Nominated for Outstanding Miniseries at Emmy Awards for NAPOLÉON (2003)
- Nominated for Outstanding European Achievement in World Cinema at European Film Awards, THE MAN IN THE IRON MASK (1998)
- Nominated for Best Actor at BAFTA Awards for CYRANO DE BERGERAC (1992)
- Nominated for Best Actor in a Leading Role at Academy Awards for CYRANO DE BERGERAC (1991)
- Nominated for Best Actor at BAFTA Awards for JEAN DE FLORETTE (1988)
Quotes- "I don't like positive heroes. They bore me."
Awards- Verona Love Screens Film Festival: Best Actor, THE BRIDGE (2000)
- Venice Film Festival: Career Golden Lion, for his contributions to the world of film (1997)
- Golden Camera (1996)
- Montréal World Film Festival: Grand Prix Special des Amériques (1995)
- San Francisco International Film Festival: Piper-Heidsieck Award (1994)
- London Critics Circle Film Awards: Actor of the Year, CYRANO DE BERGERAC (1992)
- César Awards: Best Actor, CYRANO DE BERGERAC (1991)
- Cannes Film Festival: Best Actor, CYRANO DE BERGERAC (1990)
- Golden Globe Awards: Best Actor in a Leading Role-Musical or Comedy, GREEN CARD (1990)
- Venice Film Festival: Best Actor, POLICE (1985)
- National Society of Film Critics Awards: Best Actor, DANTON (1984)
- Montréal World Film Festival: Best Actor, DANTON (1983)
- César Awards: Best Actor, THE LAST METRO (1981)
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