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Michaël Youn Biography

Birth Name:Michaël Benayoun

Birth Place:Suresnes, France

Profession Actor, Writer, Soundtrack, Director, Producer

Fast Facts

  • Best known for performing the character of chef Jacky Bonnot in the French comedy “The Chef” alongside Jean Reno and Raphaëlle Agogué in 2002
  • He has two children with his partner model and actress Isabelle Funaro, a girl named Steven born in June 2011 and a boy named Stellar born in July 2019
  • He performed the character of distressed father Patrick Demarescau in the French drama “Watch Me Burn” directed by Christophe Lamotte in 2018
  • On top of being an actor, he is also a rapper and has released many humoristic songs with the French spoof group Fatal Bazooka since 2006, including "Fous ta cagoule" and "Ce matin va être une pure soirée․"

Awards

  • 2020Grand Prix-Best Film: winner