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Daniel Auteuil
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January 24, 1950 in Algeria
Biography:One of France's most respected actors, "Daniel Auteuil" has established himself as a performer at ease in any number of genres, ranging from period dramas to romantic comedies to crime thrillers. The son of opera singers, he was born in Algeria on January 24, 1950. He started his career in musical comedy and made his film debut in 1972. After starring in a number of forgettable comedies, Auteuil had his breakthrough playing the scheming farmer Ugolin in "Jean de Florette" (1986). He won a Best Actor César and a Best Supporting Actor BAFTA for his portrayal, and that same year he earned further acclaim for his work in the film's equally popular sequel, "Manon des Sources". Auteuil's involvement in Manon had the added benefit of introducing him to costar "Emmanuelle Béart", with whom he would have a ten-year relationship that produced a daughter, born in 1992.

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