Christian Clavier Biography: Net Worth, Age, Height, Parents, Siblings, Movies, Wife, Daughter, Awards, TV Series

Christian Clavier’s full name is Christian Jean-Marie Clavier, a French actor, screenwriter, film producer, and director based in Paris.

Renowned for his comedic roles in Les Visiteurs, Les Bronzés, and Asterix & Obelix films, he’s a cornerstone of French cinema, celebrated for his work with the Le Splendid troupe.

Profile

• Full Name: Christian Jean-Marie Clavier
• Stage Name: Christian Clavier
• Born: May 6, 1952
• Age: 73 years old
• Birthplace: Paris, France
• Nationality: French
• Occupation: Actor, Screenwriter, Film Producer, Director
• Height: 5 feet 6 inches (168 cm)
• Religion: Unknown
• Parents: Jean-Noël Clavier, Phanette Clavier
• Siblings: Stéphane Clavier, Elisabeth Clavier
• Spouse: Isabelle de Araujo
• Children: Margot Clavier
• Relationship: Dating
• Net Worth: $1 million to $5 million

Early Life

Christian Clavier was born on May 6, 1952, in Paris, France, to Jean-Noël Clavier, a bank employee, and Phanette Clavier, a housewife of Greek, Italian, and Turkish descent from Marseille. Of French nationality and mixed Mediterranean ethnicity, his religious beliefs are not documented.

Raised in Neuilly-sur-Seine, a Paris suburb, with his brother, Stéphane (a film director), and sister, Elisabeth, Christian grew up in a middle-class family.

Education

Christian attended the prestigious Lycée Pasteur in Neuilly-sur-Seine, graduating with a baccalauréat in 1970. Contrary to some claims, he did not study at Sciences Po (Institut d’Études Politiques de Paris).

Instead, he pursued acting, joining the comedic theater troupe Le Splendid in the early 1970s, where he trained alongside Gérard Jugnot, Thierry Lhermitte, and others, honing his skills in café-théâtre performance.

Career

Clavier co-founded Le Splendid in the 1970s, a Parisian café-théâtre troupe that gained fame with films like Les Bronzés (1978), Les Bronzés font du ski (1979), and Le Père Noël est une ordure (1982), co-starring Marie-Anne Chazel, his then-partner.

His biggest hit came with Les Visiteurs (1993), in which he played Jacquouille la Fripouille, whose catchphrase “Okkkayyy!!” became iconic.

He co-wrote and starred in its sequels, Les Couloirs du temps (1998) and Just Visiting (2001).

Clavier’s role as Asterix in Asterix & Obelix vs. Caesar (1999) and Asterix & Obelix: Mission Cleopatra (2002) solidified his stardom, and he voiced Asterix in Asterix: The Secret of the Magic Potion (2018).

His dramatic roles include Thénardier in Les Misérables (2000 TV version) and Napoleon in a 2002 biographical film. He collaborated with Jean-Marie Poiré on Twist Again à Moscou (1986), Mes meilleurs copains (1989), and L’Opération Corned-Beef (1991).

Recent films include Qu’est-ce qu’on a fait au Bon Dieu? (2014) and its sequel (2019), Convoi exceptionnel (2019) with Gérard Depardieu, and Doux Jésus (2025) with Isabelle Nanty.

Awards & Nominations

• 1994: César Award, Best Actor (Les Visiteurs) – Nominated
• 1998: Chevalier, Ordre National du Mérite – Awarded
• 2005: Officer, Ordre National du Mérite – Promoted
• 2008: Chevalier, Légion d’Honneur – Awarded

Social Media

Christian does not have a social media account.

Personal Life

Christian, 73, resides in Paris, France, and has been in a relationship with Isabelle de Araujo since 2004. He was previously married to actress Marie-Anne Chazel from 1976 to 2001, with whom he has a daughter, Margot (born 1983), who works in communications and avoids the spotlight.

Standing at 5 feet 8 inches, he’s a Taurus known for his energetic, comedic persona. A close friend of former French President Nicolas Sarkozy, he supported Sarkozy’s 2007 and 2012 campaigns. Clavier enjoys theater and maintains a relatively private life, avoiding significant controversies.

Net Worth

Christian Clavier’s Net Worth is estimated at $1 million to $5 million. His income comes from acting, screenwriting, and producing films like Les Visiteurs and Asterix & Obelix.

Filmography

• Les Bronzés (1978) – Film, Bernard Morin
• Les Bronzés font du ski (1979) – Film, Bernard Morin
• Le Père Noël est une ordure (1982) – Film, Katia
• Papy fait de la résistance (1983) – Film, Michel Taupin
• Twist Again à Moscou (1986) – Film, Actor/Co-Writer.
• Mes meilleurs copains (1989) – Film, Actor/Co-Writer
• L’Opération Corned-Beef (1991) – Film, Jean-Jacques Granianski
• Les Visiteurs (1993) – Film, Jacquouille la Fripouille (also Co-Writer)
• Les Anges gardiens (1995) – Film, Father Hervé Tarain
• Asterix & Obelix vs. Caesar (1999) – Film, Asterix
• Les Misérables (2000) – TV Miniseries, Thénardier
• Just Visiting (2001) – Film, André le Pâté (also Co-Writer)
• Asterix & Obelix: Mission Cleopatra (2002) – Film, Asterix
• Napoléon (2002) – TV Miniseries, Napoleon
• Lovely Rita (2003) – Film, Edgar Lamarck
• Qu’est-ce qu’on a fait au Bon Dieu? (2014) – Film, Claude Verneuil
• Les Visiteurs: La Révolution (2016) – Film, Jacquouille la Fripouille
• Spirou et Fantasio (2018) – Film, Comte de Champignac
• Asterix: The Secret of the Magic Potion (2018) – Animated Film, Asterix (Voice)
• Qu’est-ce qu’on a encore fait au Bon Dieu? (2019) – Film, Claude Verneuil
• Convoi exceptionnel (2019) – Film, Foster
• Doux Jésus (2025) – Film