Bernard Hinault
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- November 14, 1954 in Yffiniac, Côtes-d'Armor, France
- Active Years
- 1972–2025 (54 Years)
- Total Credits
- 13 credits in database
Biography
Bernard Hinault is a French former professional road cyclist born on November 14, 1954, in Yffiniac, Côtes-d'Armor, France. He turned professional in 1975 and achieved 147 professional victories, including five Tour de France wins. Throughout his career, he entered thirteen Grand Tours, winning ten and finishing in second place twice. Hinault is also credited as an actor. His known acting credits include the 1996 production Chambéry-Les Arcs, une Vélographie de Gérard Courant, as well as the 2013 titles Le quepa sur la vilni! and Tour De Force. He is often cited among the greatest cyclists of all time.
Career overview
Bernard Hinault is a French former professional road cyclist who has also been credited as an actor. Born on November 14, 1954, in Yffiniac, Côtes-d'Armor, France, he turned professional in 1975 with the Gitane–Campagnolo team. During his cycling career, he achieved 147 professional victories, which included winning the Tour de France five times. Hinault entered a total of thirteen Grand Tours, winning ten of them, finishing in second place twice, and abandoning one while in the lead.
In his acting career, Hinault is known for several productions. His credits include the 1996 film Chambéry-Les Arcs, une Vélographie de Gérard Courant. He is also recognized for his work in 2013 projects, specifically Le quepa sur la vilni! and Tour De Force. His professional cycling career spanned from 1975 to 1986, during which he was nicknamed le Blaireau and dominated international cycling between 1978 and 1986. While some sources list his birth date as November 14, 1954, others note November 15, 1954.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
13 titles- Dictionnaire amoureux du Tour de France (2025) as Self
- Slaying the Badger (2014) as Self
- Tour de Force (2013) as Self
- The Unexpected Getaway (2012) as Self
- Chacun son tour (1996) as Self (archive footage)
- Chambéry-Les Arcs (1996) as Self
- Sacrée soirée (1987) as Self
- Nulle part ailleurs (1987) as Self
- The High Life (1986) as Self
- Champs-Elysées (1982) as Self
- Les Rendez-vous du dimanche (1975) as Self
- Le Grand Échiquier (1972) as Self
- Le Grand Échiquier (1972) as Self - Main Guest
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Bernard Hinault best known for?
Bernard Hinault is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Sacrée soirée (1987), Nulle part ailleurs (1987), Champs-Elysées (1982), Les Rendez-vous du dimanche (1975).
When and where was Bernard Hinault born?
Bernard Hinault was born on November 14, 1954 in Yffiniac, Côtes-d'Armor, France.
How many credits does Bernard Hinault have?
Bernard Hinault has accumulated over 13 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1972 to 2025.
What is Bernard Hinault's background in cinema and television?
Bernard Hinault is a French former professional road cyclist born on November 14, 1954, in Yffiniac, Côtes-d'Armor, France. He turned professional in 1975 and achieved 147 professional victories, including five Tour de France wins. Throughout his career, he entered thirteen Grand Tours, winning ten and finishing in sec...
Bernard Hinault by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Le Grand Échiquier (1972) as Self — aged about 17
- Le Grand Échiquier (1972) as Self - Main Guest — aged about 17
- Champs-Elysées (1982) as Self — aged about 27
- Nulle part ailleurs (1987) as Self — aged about 32
- Les Rendez-vous du dimanche (1975) as Self — aged about 20
- Sacrée soirée (1987) as Self — aged about 32
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