On November 24, 1952, a boy was born into a wealthy French family, who later became a famous comedian, screenwriter and director. But the family made other plans for him. Parents attached their only and beloved child named Thierry Lermitt to a prestigious lyceum.
Amateur troupe - the beginning of an acting career
Studying at the Lyceum as an economist, Thierry meets Michel Blanc, Gerard Genot, Christian Clavier and other creative people, to become economists who were not written in fate. A fun company creates a comic theater troupe with a fun name and soon begins to stage amateur performances. Young people played in the theater-cafe, located in Poto, and then moved to the metropolitan area "Cafe de la Gar". Lermitt Thierry independently wrote many scripts and plots of the troupe's comic performances, and soon he wanted more public recognition. The actor’s ambition already reached a high level and grew throughout his career.
The first work in the cinema
In 1974, the actor discovers the world of cinema. He played with the talented director Bertrand Blieu in the film “Waltz”. The troupe, which was created by students of the lyceum, still exists, but now bears the proud name “Splendid”, which in translation into Russian sounds like “magnificent”. Patrice Leconte is negotiating with members of the group, the results of which were the release of films on the basis of the performances of the guys. The year 1978 makes the members of the Magnificent troupe truly famous. This year, the film "Tanned" was released, continuing the film "Tanned on skis." After these films follows the film "Santa Claus - scumbag." Now the members of the troupe are popular and each diverge their own way. Thierry Lermitt leaves first. He never regretted his decision.
Becoming a movie career
Having played in the movie "Tanned", the actor gets a very sticky role, which he can’t get rid of for a long time. On him in large numbers poured offers to play in low-level comedies the roles of various dumb and morons. The actor does not want to take part in such base projects, he wants to see his name in the credits of a film of the highest class. Thierry Lermitt, whose filmography has not yet been distinguished by the diversity of genres and roles, plays in the films "Legal Violence" and "Informant". The actor tries himself in other genres, acting in the thriller “Hell Summer”, the drama “Stella”. But these roles do not bring him much popularity. A large number of his roles related to that period of time are still comedic images. Moreover, comedies are often not very smart, and their names are appropriate.
"Selling"
At the time of the formation of Lermitt's acting talent, films with his participation did not bring huge box office receipts. Only one film of that time brought him success and money, although it was still the same comedy not too desirable for a man. This film is called "Selling" and directed by Claude Zidi. The picture was accepted on “Hurray” by both critics and spectators. Thierry Lermitt was unspeakably happy about such a success. He even gets the Cesar Award.
Encouraged by the success, he continues to work with Zidi, starring in the film "Kings and Jokes", but here he was met with complete failure. The actor tries himself as a producer of the film "Nights of Intoxication", where he plays and as an actor. During this period of creativity, he tries on the role of an irresistible hero-lover ("The Wedding of the Century"). He also collaborates with Hollywood and takes part in the project “French Love”.
The turning point of 1988
Thierry Lermitt, a biography whose filmography is quite motley, considers that 1988 is particularly significant and interesting for his own career and everyday life. The actor spends the beginning of the year alone, completely disengaging from career affairs and film events. He was tired and exhausted, the best decision he considered a good rest. Lermitt on his yacht for a long time travels through the seas and bays, reflecting on fate and career. A rested actor returns to the set and plays in the movie “Fucking Fernand”. The picture was recognized as excellent. She showed resistance to the French army from a completely unexpected angle. Good luck smiled at the actor. After returning from rest, he starred in a number of comedies that have recognition and success. An interesting film is the “Feast of the Fathers”, in which a couple of men of non-traditional sexual orientation want to adopt a child. Thierry Lermitt continues his production career, participating in the creation of the film “Native American in the City,” which will subsequently be recognized as one of the best in the history of cinema in France.
During this period, there is another meeting on the screen of the participants of the inimitable troupe "Magnificent". Men came together in a picture called "Great Fatigue." Further, in the career of an actor, insignificant and stupid comedic roles again stretch.
The success of the actor
The film, which brought Thierry the largest cash prize, recognizes the movie "Dinner with a moron." This project around the world was watched by more than ten million viewers.
The film on which the actor spent the largest amount of physical and mental strength ”-“ Prince of Pacifida ”. Here he acts as an actor and producer. Work on an adventure comedy lasts for 10 years. This fact once again proves the desire of a man to go to sea distances and to be alone with himself. The idea of fleeing the seas all his life sits in the head of the actor.
Twenty years after the resounding success of the movie “Selling,” director Claude Zidi reappeared and invited Lermitt to take part in the filming of the new project “Super-Selling.” To the surprise of many, the actor accepted the offer. What awaits the audience?
Thierry Lermitt, whose biography has always been a mystery, does not like to spread about his personal life and family. Very little is known about this side of the life of the famous French actor. Thierry is a happy father of three children named Astra, Victor and Louise. At the moment, he turned 62 years old, and fans of his acting talent can hope for more than one breathtaking comedy with his participation.