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French actor and director
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14 November 1958(Talence, France)
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The details
Biography
Introduction
Olivier Marchal (born 14 November 1958) is a French actor, director, screenwriter, and a former policeman. In 2005, he was nominated for three César Awards (best director, best film and best writing) for his film 36 Quai des Orfèvres. He also created the popular French television police drama Braquo and wrote and directed some episodes in its first season (2009).
Personal life
With Catherine Quiniou (Catherine Marchal), actress, married in 1995, Olivier Marchal is the father of four children: Lea born in 1994, Zoé born in 1998, Ninon born in 2006 and Basile born in 2010. The couple separated in 2015.
Author
| Year | Book | Publishing |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Braquo | Groupe Flammarion |
| 2013 | Aveux complets | Plon |
Theater
| Year | Title | Author | Director | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Uncle Vanya | Anton Chekhov | Catherine Brieux | |
| 1994 | Les Sincères | Pierre de Marivaux | C. Casanova | |
| 1995 | L'Auteur | Vincent Ravalec | C. Casanova (2) | |
| 1997 | Du riffoin dans les labours | Christian Dob | Christian Dob | |
| 1997-98 | Une nuit | Sacha Guitry | Christophe Luthringer & Jacques Décombe | |
| 2000 | Ladies Night | Anthony McCarten & Stephen Sinclair | Jean-Pierre Dravel & Olivier Macé | |
| 2005-06 | Sur un air de tango | Isabelle de Toledo | Isabelle de Toledo | Nominated - Molière Award for Best Newcomer |
| 2011 | Pluie d’enfer | Keith Huff | Benoît Lavigne | |
| 2012 | Rendez-vous au grand café | Daniel Glattauer | Alain Ganas |