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Alain Chabat

Alain Chabat

Director & actor · born 24 November 1958 · Oran, Oranie, Algérie

Alain Chabat (French pronunciation: [alɛ̃ ʃaba]; born 24 November 1958) is a French actor, comedian, director, screenwriter, producer and television presenter. Originally known for his work in the comedy group Les Nuls, including as the co-writer and lead actor of La Cité de la peur (1994), he later co-created and hosted the Burger Quiz game show, which became the most watched entertainment show in the history of French television.

Chabat has also become a notable filmmaker of his own, typically both writing and starring in the movies he directed, which include cult comedy films such as Asterix & Obelix: Mission Cleopatra (2002), RRRrrrr!!! (2004) and Houba! On the Trail of the Marsupilami (2012). He appeared in French Twist (1995), The Taste of Others (2000), Happily Ever After (2004), The Science of Sleep (2006), as well as briefly in the television series Kaamelott (2005). Additionally, he voiced the title character in the French dubbing of the Shrek franchise.

Where to start: Evil Dead Burn (2026).

As director 8

As actor 85

TV shows 7

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Alain Chabat movie?

By viewer score, Evil Dead Burn (2026) at 7.6/10.

What are Alain Chabat’s most popular movies?

Ice Age: Continental Drift, Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets, Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian.

How many movies has Alain Chabat made?

93 films on TMDB, 8 as director, 85 as actor.

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