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François Damiens

Acting Born Jan 17, 1973 Uccle, Belgium 118 credits
118
Total Credits
1976–2026
51 Years Career Span
26
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

François Damiens is a Belgian actor born on January 17, 1973, in Uccle, Belgium. He started his career in the 1990s doing hidden camera videos and gained popularity in Belgium. Due to his increasing recognition, he had to stop filming in 2004. He then moved to France and Switzerland, where he continued his activity and gained celebrity status through the dissemination of his hoaxes on Canal+ and the internet. Damiens is trilingual and has made over fifty film appearances since 2000. He made his directorial feature debut in 2018 with the drama film Mon Ket.

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Career

Career overview

François Damiens is a Belgian actor born on January 17, 1973, in Uccle, Belgium. He started his career in the 1990s by creating hidden camera videos, which gained him popularity in Belgium. His success in the country was so great that he had to stop filming in 2004 because he could no longer perform without being recognized.

Damiens then moved to France, where he continued his career and gained a certain level of celebrity. He appeared in numerous films and television shows, often playing comedic roles. His work was also broadcast on Canal+ and the internet, further increasing his popularity. Damiens has appeared in over 50 films since 2000.

Damiens has also ventured into directing, making his feature film debut with the drama film Mon Ket in 2018. He is known for his versatility and ability to adapt to different roles and genres. As a trilingual actor, Damiens has worked in multiple languages, including French, and has become a well-known figure in the entertainment industry.

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Known for

Film

Dog on Trial

as Dariuch Michovski

Beau geste

as Self
Film

Stuck Together

as Tony
Film

The Lost Prince

as Pritprout
Film

The World Is Yours

as René

Quotidien

as Self - Guest
Film

The Brand New Testament

as François
Film

The Bélier Family

as Rodolphe Bélier

Clique

as Self - Guest

Space Patrol Hopper

as Sacha
Film

Porn in the Hood

as Claude Fachoune
Film

Delicacy

as Markus Lundell

Frequent co-stars

Jens Spahn 5 shared titles
Jürgen Trittin 3 shared titles
Markus Söder 3 shared titles
Sahra Wagenknecht 3 shared titles
Renate Künast 3 shared titles
Karl Lauterbach 2 shared titles
Ralf Stegner 2 shared titles
Robert Habeck 2 shared titles
Cem Özdemir 2 shared titles
Katrin Göring-Eckardt 2 shared titles

Career timeline

Cash QueensPolice Flash 80Le Faux Soir
Love Is OverratedClass ReunionLa Fille d'un grand amour
Le Monde magique de Jérôme CommandeurDog on Trial40The Art of NothingHeadwind
Faut Voir - L'Hebdo cinémaBeau gesteFrançois Damiens : 20 ans de caméras cachées cultesLa GraineKilling Blues
Good PeopleThe French MansAdieu ParisEn même tempsJack Mimoun & the Secrets of Val Verde
LOL : Qui rit, sort !Stuck TogetherLove Song for Tough Guys
The Lost PrinceA Friendly Tale...My Cousin
Of Love and Lies
The World Is YoursDanyDany · DirectorDany · Writer
Just to Be SureLittle Spirou
QuotidienThe DancerThe JewsNews from Planet MarsLes grandes vacances de François Damiens
The Brand New TestamentLes Caméras Planquées de François Damiens en SuisseLes Cowboys
The Bélier FamilyNicholas on HolidayLes Caméras Planquées de François Damiens en Corse, Vol. 1Les Caméras Planquées de François Damiens en Corse, Vol. 1 · Production DesignLes Caméras Planquées de François Damiens en Corse, Vol. 1 · Director
CliqueLe Débarquement 2Playing DeadTip TopSuzanne
Porn in the HoodTango LibreLes nouvelles caméras planquées de François Damiens, Vol. 1Les nouvelles caméras planquées de François Damiens, Vol. 1 · WriterLes nouvelles caméras planquées de François Damiens, Vol. 1 · Director
DelicacyHolidays by the SeaThe Rabbi's CatLes caméras cachées de François Damiens - Le best of (Vol. 2)Borderline
HeartbreakerNothing to DeclareTrader GamesLes caméras cachées de François Damiens - Le best of (Vol. 1)Protect and Serve
C à vousLittle NicholasIncognitoThe Wolberg Family
2 Alone in ParisJCVDTrouble at TimpetillJust AnybodyDes sables dessinés
Taxi 4Surprise!CowboyFrançois Damiens - Tour de France, Vol.2François Damiens - Tour de France, Vol.2 · Director
OSS 117: Cairo, Nest of SpiesDikkenek
Les pièges de François l'Embrouille 2Les pièges de François l'Embrouille 2 · DirectorLes pièges de François l'Embrouille 3Les pièges de François l'Embrouille 3 · DirectorLes pièges de François l'Embrouille
La Commune (Paris, 1871)
Burger QuizLe grand jeu
Si c'était vous !
Cérémonie des César

Full Filmography

118 titles
  • Cash Queens (2026) as Michel Marionnaud
  • Police Flash 80 (2026) as Yvon
  • Le Faux Soir (2026)
  • Love Is Overrated (2025) as François
  • Class Reunion (2025) as Maxime
  • La Fille d'un grand amour (2025) as Yves
  • Le Monde magique de Jérôme Commandeur (2024)
  • Dog on Trial (2024) as Dariuch Michovski
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  • 40 (2024) as Self
  • The Art of Nothing (2024)
  • Headwind (2024) as Alain
  • Faut Voir - L'Hebdo cinéma (2023) as Self - Guest
  • Beau geste (2023) as Self
  • François Damiens : 20 ans de caméras cachées cultes (2023)
  • La Graine (2023) as Mr. Peeters
  • Killing Blues (2023) as Max
  • The Lulus (2023) as Abbé Turpin
  • Good People (2022) as Michel Chamfort
  • The French Mans (2022) as Alban
  • Adieu Paris (2022) as Loucky
  • En même temps (2022) as Le patron du diner
  • Jack Mimoun & the Secrets of Val Verde (2022) as Jean-Marc Bastos
  • LOL : Qui rit, sort ! (2021) as Self
  • Stuck Together (2021) as Tony
  • Love Song for Tough Guys (2021) as Jeff
  • The Lost Prince (2020) as Pritprout
  • A Friendly Tale... (2020) as Francis
  • My Cousin (2020) as Adrien
  • Of Love and Lies (2019) as Laurent
  • The World Is Yours (2018) as René
  • Dany (2018) as Dany Versavel
  • Dany (2018) Director
  • Dany (2018) Writer
  • Just to Be Sure (2017) as Erwan Gourmelon
  • Little Spirou (2017) as Monsieur Mégot
  • Quotidien (2016) as Self - Guest
  • The Dancer (2016) as Marchand
  • The Jews (2016) as Roger
  • News from Planet Mars (2016) as Philippe Mars
  • Les grandes vacances de François Damiens (2016) as Self
  • The Brand New Testament (2015) as François
  • Les Caméras Planquées de François Damiens en Suisse (2015) as Self
  • Les Cowboys (2015) as Alain Balland
  • The Bélier Family (2014) as Rodolphe Bélier
  • Nicholas on Holiday (2014) as Blédurt
  • Les Caméras Planquées de François Damiens en Corse, Vol. 1 (2014) as Self
  • Les Caméras Planquées de François Damiens en Corse, Vol. 1 (2014) Production Design
  • Les Caméras Planquées de François Damiens en Corse, Vol. 1 (2014) Director
  • Clique (2013) as Self - Guest
  • Le Débarquement 2 (2013) as Various Characters
  • Playing Dead (2013) as Jean Renault
  • Tip Top (2013) as Robert Mendès
  • Suzanne (2013) as Nicolas Merevsky
  • Gare du Nord (2013) as Sacha
  • Porn in the Hood (2012) as Claude Fachoune
  • Tango Libre (2012) as Jean-Christophe
  • Les nouvelles caméras planquées de François Damiens, Vol. 1 (2012) as Self
  • Les nouvelles caméras planquées de François Damiens, Vol. 1 (2012) Writer
  • Les nouvelles caméras planquées de François Damiens, Vol. 1 (2012) Director
  • Les nouvelles caméras planquées de François Damiens, Vol. 2 (2012) as Self
  • Les nouvelles caméras planquées de François Damiens, Vol. 2 (2012) Director
  • Les nouvelles caméras planquées de François Damiens, Vol. 2 (2012) Writer
  • Torpédo (2012) as Michel Ressac
  • Delicacy (2011) as Markus Lundell
  • Holidays by the Sea (2011) as Monsieur Fraises
  • The Rabbi's Cat (2011) as Reporter (voice)
  • Les caméras cachées de François Damiens - Le best of (Vol. 2) (2011) as Self
  • Borderline (2011) as David Pelame
  • Les Caméras planquées de François Damiens, Vol. 2 (2011) as Self
  • Les Caméras planquées de François Damiens, Vol. 2 (2011) Writer
  • Les Caméras planquées de François Damiens, Vol. 2 (2011) Director
  • Heartbreaker (2010) as Marc
  • Nothing to Declare (2010) as Jacques Janus
  • Trader Games (2010) as un trader
  • Les caméras cachées de François Damiens - Le best of (Vol. 1) (2010) as Self
  • Protect and Serve (2010) as Roméro
  • Les Caméras cachées de François Damien - L'intégrale (2010)
  • Les Caméras planquées de François Damiens, Vol. 1 (2010) as Self
  • Les Caméras planquées de François Damiens, Vol. 1 (2010) Writer
  • Les Caméras planquées de François Damiens, Vol. 1 (2010) Director
  • C à vous (2009) as Self - Guest
  • Little Nicholas (2009) as Mr. Blédur
  • Incognito (2009) as Chauffeur accident
  • The Wolberg Family (2009) as Simon
  • 2 Alone in Paris (2008) as Le joueur de curling
  • JCVD (2008) as Bruges
  • Trouble at Timpetill (2008) as Le livreur
  • Just Anybody (2008) as L’agent immobilier
  • Des sables dessinés (2008) as Self
  • Me Two (2008) as Cogip's physician
  • Behind the Walls (2008) as The Chief Supervisor
  • Daddy Cool (2008) as Jean-Maxence
  • Taxi 4 (2007) as Serge
  • Surprise! (2007) as Le fleuriste
  • Cowboy (2007) as Franz
  • François Damiens - Tour de France, Vol.2 (2007) as Self
  • François Damiens - Tour de France, Vol.2 (2007) Director
  • François Damiens - Tour de France, Vol.1 (2007) as Self
  • François Damiens - Tour de France, Vol.1 (2007) Director
  • Mariage Surprise (2007) as Marciano
  • OSS 117: Cairo, Nest of Spies (2006) as Raymond Pelletier
  • Dikkenek (2006) as Claudy
  • Les pièges de François l'Embrouille 2 (2004) as Self
  • Les pièges de François l'Embrouille 2 (2004) Director
  • Les pièges de François l'Embrouille 3 (2004) as Self
  • Les pièges de François l'Embrouille 3 (2004) Director
  • Les pièges de François l'Embrouille (2004) as Self
  • Les pièges de François l'Embrouille (2004) Director
  • La Commune (Paris, 1871) (2003) as Un réparateur de fusils de la garde nationale (uncredited)
  • Burger Quiz (2001) as Self
  • Le grand jeu (2001) as Thomas
  • Si c'était vous ! (1999) as François l'embrouille
  • Cérémonie des César (1976) as Self - Presenter
  • L’Adoption as Paul
  • Surveillant !
  • Les caméras cachées de François Damiens, le best of as Lui-même
  • Chanteurs d'oiseaux
  • papa zéro défaut

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is François Damiens best known for?

François Damiens is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Dog on Trial (2024), Beau geste (2023), Stuck Together (2021), The Lost Prince (2020).

When and where was François Damiens born?

François Damiens was born on January 17, 1973 in Uccle, Belgium.

How many credits does François Damiens have?

François Damiens has accumulated over 118 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1976 to 2026.

What is François Damiens's background in cinema and television?

François Damiens is a Belgian actor born on January 17, 1973, in Uccle, Belgium. He started his career in the 1990s doing hidden camera videos and gained popularity in Belgium. Due to his increasing recognition, he had to stop filming in 2004. He then moved to France and Switzerland, where he continued his activity and...

François Damiens by the numbers

118credits
103films
15TV series
1976–2026active years

Age in their best-rated roles

Full filmography (118) Born on January 17

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