Antoine de Caunes

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

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Gender

Male

Birthday

01-Dec-1953

Age

(73 years old)

Place of Birth

Paris, France

Also Known As
  • Paul Persavon

Antoine de Caunes

Biography

Antoine de Caunes (born 1 December 1953) is a French television presenter, comedian, actor, journalist, writer and film director. He is the son of two prominent French personalities, television journalist-reporter Georges de Caunes and television announcer Jacqueline Joubert. He is the father of the actress Emma de Caunes. He began his career writing theme songs for cartoons for Antenne 2 under the pseudonym of Paul Persavon, including Cobra and Space Sheriff Gavan (known in France as X-Or). His early TV appearances included Chorus (1975), the series Les Enfants du rock, again for A2, and then his breakthrough with Nulle part ailleurs for Canal+. In 1988, De Caunes started making an English-language version of his French music programme Rapido, for Janet Street-Porter's youth and entertainment programming strand DEF II, with new episodes of Rapido usually being broadcast as part of DEF II's Wednesday night schedule on BBC2. He then went on to create the long-running magazine programme Eurotrash for Channel 4, with this humorous post-pub entertainment show co-presented by Jean Paul Gaultier for the few series and featuring regular spots for European stars like Lolo Ferrari. He also presented a short-lived chat show on Channel 4 called Le Show. In addition, he appeared in an advertising campaign for Rowntree's Fruit Pastilles ice lollies. From 2013 until 2015, he hosted the daily evening show Le Grand Journal on Canal+. He provided voices in the Aardman Animation TV show Rex the Runt. De Caunes launched a new magazine Vieux, about issues faced by the elderly, in May 2024. He is a long-time AIDS awareness campaigner, fronting the organisation Solidarité sida (AIDS Solidarity). Source: Article "Antoine de Caunes" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA.


Credits

The Ruts: Live from Le Théâtre de l'Empire, Paris The Ruts: Live from Le Théâtre de l'Empire, Paris (1980) Character: Self - Presenter
Recorded live in Paris for Chrous TV. Malcolm Owen would be dead six months after the filming of this concert, but the legacy of The Ruts live on through the works of the artists they'd influenced over the years. Songs include: "Jah War" "Babylon's Burning" and "In a Rut".
La Divine Poursuite La Divine Poursuite (1997) Character: Alex
A priceless statuette "Dancing God" is transfered from Africa to France. Scoundrels of all stripes are dreaming of steeling it. The most clever of them are trying to replace the original with the copy. Chases, adventures, breathtaking stunts, shootouts - life is not worth a penny, when the priceless treasure is on stake.
Pentimento Pentimento (1989) Character: Charles
In this frothy comedy, Lucie never knew her father, but she somehow finds out he has recently died and is to be buried on a certain day at a certain cemetary. In a belated attempt to connect with her roots, she rushes to the cemetary and joins a funeral gathering. She gets to know the people at the ceremony and is soon embroiled in an art smuggling scheme and has some (probably incestuous) romantic feelings for a young man she believes may be her brother. Eventually she finds out that she went to the wrong part of the cemetary and that these people are not her kin.
C'est pour la bonne cause! C'est pour la bonne cause! (1997) Character: Daniel
When 12-year-old Tonin's teacher announces that he is looking for volunteers to house one of several orphan African refugees for a month during their visit to Paris, the exuberent, well-meaning youth immediately offers his own abode. His classmates cheer and he feels happy until he broaches the subject with his parents. Daniel, the boy's father is delighted by his son's humanitarianism, but still says no. Not wanting to lose face at school, Tonin decides to take the visitor anyway and just keep him hidden for the next few weeks. This family-oriented French comedy follows his efforts to keep his new African guest, Moussa, a secret.
L'Homme à la tête de kraft L'Homme à la tête de kraft (2013) Character: Antoine
Antoine and Emma are on their way to a festival a few kilometers away from Trouville. Suddenly, a man in the middle of the road, bare-chested, with a brown sack on his head, blocks their way.
En tatanes à Manhattan En tatanes à Manhattan (2012) Character: Self - Host
Eleven years after the trauma of Sept. 11 , Antoine de Caunes, is going to take the pulse of New York and check if the metropolis is still the center of global creativity. He paces Manhattan but Brooklyn , Staten Island or Rockaway Beach , Queens , where he does not hesitate to wet the shirt for an introductory session to surf. This appointment with Liberty in New York unleashed led the Wall Street along the movement " Occupy Wall Street ", which celebrates its first anniversary . Then he goes to meet the kings of the night. His wanderings led him to meet a candidate for president , king of the absurd , organic cooks who cultivate their gardens in the city center or a naturalist in Central Park.
En Berline à Berlin En Berline à Berlin (2009) Character: Self - Host
Visit to one of today's most fascinating capitals, which on November 9, 2009 will celebrate the twentieth anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. Back then, East Berliners were rewarded for their patience with a concert featuring David Hasselhoff in an unmistakable flashing jacket, but things have changed a lot since then! Affordable rents, freedom and total tolerance have attracted artists from all over the world, making East Berlin the creative heart of an effervescent capital.
The Dark Side of Porn: Death of a Porn Star The Dark Side of Porn: Death of a Porn Star (2005) Character: Self
A look at the life and mysterious death of the woman with the largest breasts in the world, French porn star Lolo Ferrari.
Eurotrash Unzipped Eurotrash Unzipped (2001) Character: Self - Presenter
Naughty moments from the long-running Channel 4 show about how naughty those Europeans are. Includes clips featuring first series co-presenter and fashion supremo Jean-Paul Gaultier, and tv comedian Graham Norton. Hosted as ever by the evergreen and debonair Antoines de Caunes.
A Song for Eurotrash A Song for Eurotrash (1998) Character: Self - Presenter
A satirical look at Eurovision featuring cover versions of classic songs.
La Soirée anniversaire des 30 ans de Canal+ La Soirée anniversaire des 30 ans de Canal+ (2014) Character: Self
Primetime special to celebrate 30 years of CANAL+.
Un ami parfait Un ami parfait (2006) Character: julien rossi
"Julien Rossi wakes up in a hospital bed and finds he has no memory of the events that left him in a coma in the early hours of New Year's Day. Was he attacked? Or was his head injury caused in an accident? This is only the first of many mysteries Julien has to resolve. Who is Marl?ne, the beautiful woman who claims to be his girlfriend? Why doesn't his real girlfriend, Anna, return his calls? What made him walk out on his job as a leading investigative reporter? Julien relies on Lucas, his best friend and
Amnesty International's Big 30 Amnesty International's Big 30 (1991) Character: Self
In the tradition of the acclaimed series of British concerts known as The Secret Policemen's Ball, Amnesty International celebrates its 50th Anniversary live at Radio City Music Hall.
Kaamelott : Deuxième Volet, partie 2 Kaamelott : Deuxième Volet, partie 2 (2026) Character: Dagonet
Third and final film in the Kaamelott franchise.
Bob le magnifique Bob le magnifique (1998) Character: François Morin / Bob St Clar
A journalist with various personal problems invents an adventure hero whose adventures he recounts in a daily soap opera.
Never Twice Never Twice (1995) Character: N/A
After much hesitation, a gigolo decides to take a shot of a radical remedy to save his failing virility.
Les 2 papas et la maman Les 2 papas et la maman (1996) Character: Jérôme
Jérôme and Delphine want a child but Jerome is sterile. They then ask the best friend of Jerome, Salim, to be the donor for artificial insemination of the mother...
Les amants du bagne Les amants du bagne (2004) Character: Albert Londres
In 1923, Albert Londres, the famous reporter, travels to the French penal colony in French Guyana. First, officers try to hide the truth, but leaded by his own instinct he begins an investigation alongside the authorities. He didn't expect to find such inhuman conditions. He meets a prisoner, Camille, and his wife, Claudia, who's in French Guyana to find a way to free her husband. He decides to help her.
Bruuuuuce By Antoine Bruuuuuce By Antoine (2024) Character: Self - Host
Antoine de Caunes meets The Boss to promote the "Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band" documentary.
Les Clefs de bagnole Les Clefs de bagnole (2003) Character: Actor who refuses to film with Laurent
Who would think losing car keys could lead us that far ? Be careful, adventure is on every street corner...
Antoine de Caunes : la vie rêvée d'un enfant du rock Antoine de Caunes : la vie rêvée d'un enfant du rock (2025) Character: Self
Documentary on Antoine de Caunes, a French television presenter, comedian, actor, journalist, writer and film director.
Illegal Love Illegal Love (2011) Character: Self (voice over)
In 2008 French filmmaker Julie Gali traveled to the US to film the election of Barack Obama. In spite of this victory for civil rights, it soon became apparent that the rights of another minority were under threat. In California the passing of Proposition 8 marked the only time in U.S. history that a civil right was actually taken away after it had been granted. Upon seeing this, Ms. Gali decided to immerse herself in the growing grassroots struggle of the gay community, which culminated in the October 11, 2009 March for Equality in Washington DC.
Mr. Bean's Holiday Mr. Bean's Holiday (2007) Character: Anchorman
Mr. Bean wins a trip to Cannes where he unwittingly separates a young boy from his father and must help the two reunite. On the way he discovers France, bicycling and true love, among other things.
Neuf mecs - Le film Neuf mecs - Le film (2022) Character: Gustave
Snapshots from the lives of nine men living the same day, in the same building as our nine women. Among them, Simon the bachelor who must convince his mother that he is not gay; Martin the teenager who tries to declare his mad love to his English teacher; Olivier who gives in to his partner's desire to spice up their sex life; or Thomas, the osteopath on the ground floor, who is stuck on his divorce and has a bad back...
Un jour dans la vie du cinéma français Un jour dans la vie du cinéma français (2002) Character: Self
Documentary showing one day of work of over 90 actors and filmmakers from French cinema on the same day. On 27 March 2002, 27 teams filmed actors, directors, producers and technicians at work, from Hawaii to Paris and from New York to Lisbon.
Ils sont partout Ils sont partout (2016) Character: Antoine de Caunes
Four separate stories deal with stereotypical ideas about Jews: their alleged influence on politics, the stereotype of Jewish business-mindedness, the Mossad, the Jewish world conspiracy and the memory of the Holocaust.
Chili con carne Chili con carne (1999) Character: Claude
Living in perfect harmony with three former boy friends, three kids from these boy friends and her grand mother, Irène came to France from Chili twenty years ago.It would be broken with the arrival of Claude.
Uderzo, sur le divan d'Astérix Uderzo, sur le divan d'Astérix (2023) Character: Self - Host
Documentary on Astérix's illustrator Uderzo, led by Antoine de Caunes with interviews from various French celebrities.
Kaamelott : Premier Volet Kaamelott : Premier Volet (2021) Character: Dagonet
Hidden in Rome, King Arthur is planning his return to oppose the army of his former friend Lancelot.
48 heures par jour 48 heures par jour (2008) Character: Bruno Tellier
A young professional woman takes radical action to force her husband's help with the household chores.
Jean Paul Gaultier : Freak & Chic Jean Paul Gaultier : Freak & Chic (2018) Character: Self
Inspired even as a boy by the Folies Bergere, the legendary Paris cabaret venue, couturier Jean-Paul Gaultier always wanted to stage a show there. "But what story can I tell?" he muses in this doc about the six months of preparation that went into the show. "Mine." Combining fashion with film, dance, theater, and unapologetic over-the-top-ness, the revue offers a 40-year career retrospective of the designer who is practically never spoken of without using the phrase enfant terrible. Notorious among cinephiles for his costumes for The Fifth Element and The Cook, The Thief, His Wife, and Her Lover and among pop fans for Madonna's pointy cone brassiere, he also incorporated teddy bears and S&M fetish gear as design motifs. In the show, the fanciful and outrageous meets the naughtily witty (a skit sending up Vogue dragon lady Anna Wintour) and the poignant (a tribute to his partner Francis Menuge, who died in 1990).
Le Vélo de Ghislain Lambert Le Vélo de Ghislain Lambert (2001) Character: Narrateur
In the 70s, there was Merckx and there were the others. Ghislain Lambert was one of the others. This is his story, a quite simple one. The story of a modest Belgian bike racer. His greatest ambition in life? To become a champion. His greatest tragedy? Not having the legs his heart deserves.
L'Homme est une femme comme les autres L'Homme est une femme comme les autres (1998) Character: Simon Eskenazy
Simon Eskenazy is a gay Parisian clarinet player who lives his single life to the fullest. One day, he receives a very tempting offer from his homophobic uncle, looking to continue the family legacy – if he gets married and has a child, he will receive ten million francs and inherit his uncle's luxurious mansion. After meeting Rosalie Baumann at his cousin David's wedding, and with some convincing on his mother's part, Simon sees an opportunity to fulfill his uncle's wishes and the pair go ahead and get married, but not before traveling to New York to meet Rosalie's Orthodox Jewish family. As Simon tries to develop real feelings for Rosalie, he struggles with his feelings for his newlywed cousin David.
Dictionnaire amoureux du Tour de France Dictionnaire amoureux du Tour de France (2025) Character: Self
Combining the author's poetic voice with those of Bernard Hinault, Antoine de Caunes, and Daniel Mangeas, the film offers a passionate journey into the heart of the history and imagination of the Tour. It captures the spirit of the great epics, the Anquetil-Poulidor duel, Yvette Horner's accordion, the popular fervor, but also the physical and spectacular reality of the dangers of racing. Women's cycling plays an important role thanks to the testimony of Cédrine Kerbaol. The contemporary scene is represented by cyclist Guillaume Martin.
Là-bas... mon pays Là-bas... mon pays (2000) Character: Pierre Nivel
Famous TV news anchorman Pierre Nivel left Algiers for France in 1962. That's been a secret; his Paris co-workers have never known that he was formerly an Algerian pied noir. An Algerian delivers an urgent message to Pierre from a Leïla Jalal... Algiers, 1962. The Nivels live in the same apartment building as the Moslem Jalal family. Lycée student Pierre is in love with their daughter, Leïla. The civil unrest in Algeria is heating up and violence is spreading in Algiers. At school, Pierre is friends with a Moslem student, Issam, but he is made fun of for that... Pierre's jet arrives in Algiers. As a celebrity, Pierre is met on arrival by a government official, Nader Mansour. Because of the civil war raging between the government and Islamic terrorists, they drive into the city in a heavily armed convoy. Pierre does not tell Mansour his real reason for returning: Leïla has asked him to help her daughter Amina escape to safety in France.
Tell Me Iggy Tell Me Iggy (2022) Character: Self : Interviewer
This new intimate documentary looks at the extraordinary journey of the 75-year-old American rocker, who has come back from everything, and especially from the worst, but with his capacity for wonder intact.
César, les années de Caunes César, les années de Caunes (2022) Character: Self
Antoine de Caunes will host the 47th Cesar ceremony, the big party that celebrates French cinema. The man is experienced in this exercise of master of ceremonies since he will officiate for the tenth time in his career since 1996. The 68-year-old TV presenter looks back on the best memories of the Césars, meetings with actors, filmmakers, small sketches with the guests... Antoine de caunes shares the secrets of a successful presentation.
De Caunes-Garcia - Le meilleur de nulle part ailleurs De Caunes-Garcia - Le meilleur de nulle part ailleurs (2004) Character: Various (archive footage)
For seven years, Antoine de Caunes and José Garcia made their mark on French comedy history each evening in prime-time on their show, "Nulle part Ailleurs".
40 40 (2024) Character: Self
Primetime special to celebrate 40 years of CANAL+.
Canal+ Replay Canal+ Replay (2021) Character: Mr. Replay / Les Deschiens / La Minute Blond / Bref / Plateaux
Mr. Replay hosts a TV special where more than 30 French comedians "replay" iconic Canal+ original programmings.
Mumu Mumu (2010) Character: Le Colonel
The story a rescue, the rescue of a bad brat's life in the post-WWII period. In 1947, Roger reaches 11 years old. He's a kid badly loved, mischievous and specializes in silly things to do. He is sent to a small boarding school in a small village. Mumu reigns over here. She's not the bitchest school teacher of the area. Roger has already been expelled from several schools and this is his last chance to avoid the reformatory his father has been promising him for a long time. But this is will change with the vigilance of Mumu, who, despite her strict aspects, proves herself to have a big heart.
Blanche Blanche (2002) Character: Le capitaine KKK
In 17th century France, cardinal Mazarin's death squad kills young Blanche's parents. She grows up to become a thief and steels a substance called Powder of the Devil and a coded letter that were sent to cardinal Mazarin. He is furious.
Au cœur du mensonge Au cœur du mensonge (1999) Character: Germain-Roland Desmot
In a small Breton town, a 10-year-old girl is found murdered. René, her art teacher, a professional painter, is the last person to have seen her alive. The inspector in charge of the investigation immediately questions him. In this small provincial town where people all know each other and regularly meet at the Bar des Amis, René is increasingly unsettled by the other inhabitants' suspicions and by the inspector's investigation. Children stop coming to him for lessons. His wife, Viviane, a district nurse, protects him and supports him with her love. However, a self-centred media-star writer adds to René's confusion...
Tu peux garder un secret ? Tu peux garder un secret ? (2008) Character: Julien
Delphine passes herself off as her boss's lover.
Vieillir et jouir sans entraves Vieillir et jouir sans entraves (2026) Character: Self - Actor / Host / Writer / Director
One of society’s last taboos is elderly desire, which remains strong for many: half of older adults remain sexual. Advances in medicine and lifestyle mean people in their 70s, 80s, or 90s can still explore and enjoy intimacy. Yet society often ignores this—aged bodies are deemed unattractive, and sexual desire beyond tenderness is stigmatized, sometimes leading to mistreatment in care homes where couples are separated. The documentary Vieillir et jouir sans entraves confronts this taboo. Featuring celebrities and real-life couples—including Francine and Marc (60 years together) and gay couple Jean-Marc and Alain (34 years together)—it explores aging bodies, love, sexuality, and the challenges of libido and illness. The film highlights initiatives supporting sexual expression for older adults, including LGBT-friendly housing and sex-positive care, urging society to rethink its view of aging intimacy.
La Folle Histoire d'amour de Simon Eskenazy La Folle Histoire d'amour de Simon Eskenazy (2009) Character: Simon Eskenazy
A clarinetist is trying to finish his record when his wife and ten year old son reappear in his life. His 10-year-old son whom he has never seen, and Naim, a young Muslim transvestite who will change his life ...
En route pour le SNL En route pour le SNL (2025) Character: Self - Guest
French artists talk about the American late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels.
The Original+ The Original+ (2025) Character: Self - Presenter
Canal+ Group hosted a live splashy American-style upfront presentation the Olympia in Paris, unveiling their prestige 2026 slate.
Bruce Springsteen: Born to Run Bruce Springsteen: Born to Run (2017) Character: Self
Chronicling the definitive story behind the creation of Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band's "Born to Run" album, this exclusive documentary incorporates rarely seen archival film shot inside the studio, recent band interviews and intimate footage of the artists at work.
Cendrillon au Far West Cendrillon au Far West (2012) Character: Le Prince (voice)
Cinderella is transformed for a night at the royal ball, but finds herself battling a band of gorilla pirates who have kidnapped Prince Vladimir and the Duchess. Will she have time to save the day and fall in love before the clock strikes twelve?



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