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Marc Duret

Acting Born Sep 28, 1957 Nice, Alpes-Maritimes, France 52 credits
52
Total Credits
1981–2024
44 Years Career Span
9
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Marc Duret is a French actor born on September 28, 1957, in Nice, Alpes-Maritimes, France. He studied drama at the Conservatoire national in Nice and the Conservatoire national supérieur d'art drama. Duret's acting credits include roles in the film La Femme Nikita and the television series Outlander. He was nominated for a 1991 César Award for Most Promising Actor for his portrayal of Rico in La Femme Nikita. Duret was also nominated for a 1994 Molière Award for Best Newcomer for his theatre performance in Les grandes personnes. He has been recognized as one of the best French movie actors by Screen Junkies.

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Career

Career overview

Marc Duret is a French actor born on September 28, 1957, in Nice, Alpes-Maritimes, France. He studied drama at the Conservatoire national in Nice and the Conservatoire national supérieur d'art drama. Duret's acting career spans multiple mediums, including film and television.

In film, Duret is known for his role in the 1990 film La Femme Nikita, in which he portrayed Rico. He received a nomination for a 1991 César Award for Most Promising Actor for this performance. Duret's work in film has also been recognized by Screen Junkies, who named him #1 of its "10 Best French Movie Actors".

Duret has also appeared in television series, including Outlander in 2016, where he played the role of Joseph Duverney. He previously played Cardinal Guillaume Briçonnet in the television series Borgia from 2011-14. Duret's theatre performance in Les grandes personnes (The Grown Ups) earned him a nomination for a 1994 Molière Award for Best Newcomer.

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Career timeline

Franklin
Bet Your Bottom Dollar
Envol
They Were Ten
The Other Side
Où sont les Cerfs ?
The Magic Tuche
Getaway of LoveNapoleon: The Russian Campaign
OutlanderAt All Costs
Metal Hurlant ChroniclesAu nom d'AthènesArrête de pleurer PénélopeAu nom d'Athènes
Week-end chez les toquéesL'Homme de la situation
Ahmed GuessousLe Troisième Jour
ASD : Action Spéciale Douanes
Baby LoveBeyond the Mexique Bay
Virgil
Totally Nuts
Une deuxième chanceBody to BodyConcours de circonstance
The Landlords
Ladies of the LawLe lycéeCode UnknownFugues
DobermannTortilla y CinemaHeroines
Dalziel and PascoeThe Ogre
La HaineSnuff MovieVa mourireHalf Spirit: Voice of the Spider
MaigretL'homme au masque d'or
NikitaOrages d'été, avis de tempête
Orages d'été
The Big BlueThe Man Who Lived at the Ritz
Thieves After Dark
Five Days One Summer
Une robe noire pour un tueur

Full Filmography

52 titles
  • Franklin (2024) as Monsieur Brillon
  • Bet Your Bottom Dollar (2023) as Francois
  • Envol (2022) as Philippot
  • They Were Ten (2021) as Maître Langlois
  • The Other Side (2020) as Didier Coincenot
  • Où sont les Cerfs ? (2019)
  • The Magic Tuche (2018) as Laurent Dupuis, candidat
  • Getaway of Love (2015) as Martino
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  • Napoleon: The Russian Campaign (2015) as Napoleon
  • Outlander (2014) as Duverney
  • At All Costs (2014) as Thierry Cortal
  • Metal Hurlant Chronicles (2012) as Le roi Targot
  • Au nom d'Athènes (2012) as Miltiade
  • Arrête de pleurer Pénélope (2012) as Nicolas Badaroux
  • Au nom d'Athènes (2012) as Miltiade
  • Week-end chez les toquées (2011) as Pierrot
  • L'Homme de la situation (2011) as Eric Saint-Sabin
  • Ahmed Guessous (2010) as Bourget
  • Le Troisième Jour (2010) as Commissaire Blache
  • ASD : Action Spéciale Douanes (2009) as François
  • Baby Love (2008) as Marc
  • Beyond the Mexique Bay (2008)
  • Virgil (2005) as Le matin aux cuisines
  • Totally Nuts (2004) as Lieutenant Duret
  • Une deuxième chance (2003) as Louis
  • Body to Body (2003) as Docteur Azzeri
  • Concours de circonstance (2003) as Le président du jury
  • The Landlords (2002) as Michel
  • Ladies of the Law (2000) as Le docteur Francoeur
  • Le lycée (2000) as Antoine
  • Code Unknown (2000) as The Policeman
  • Fugues (2000) as Vincent
  • Dobermann (1997) as Inspecteur Baumann
  • Tortilla y Cinema (1997) as Benjamin Ballon, the director
  • Heroines (1997) as Luc
  • Dalziel and Pascoe (1996) as Pierre Ferret
  • The Ogre (1996) as Prisoner of War #3
  • La Haine (1995) as Inspector 'Notre-Dame'
  • Snuff Movie (1995)
  • Va mourire (1995) as Yoyo
  • Half Spirit: Voice of the Spider (1995) as Gil
  • Maigret (1991) as Agnelot
  • L'homme au masque d'or (1991) as Pedro
  • Nikita (1990) as Rico
  • Orages d'été, avis de tempête (1990) as Maxime
  • Orages d'été (1989) as Maxime Lambert
  • The Big Blue (1988) as Roberto
  • The Man Who Lived at the Ritz (1988) as Pierre Monet
  • Thieves After Dark (1984) as Le jeune homme (uncredited)
  • Five Days One Summer (1982) as French Student
  • Une robe noire pour un tueur (1981) as Young drug addict
  • Real, True 100 Percent Love as Bychkov

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Marc Duret best known for?

Marc Duret is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Outlander (2014), Everything Must Go (2011), Ladies of the Law (2000), Dobermann (1997).

When and where was Marc Duret born?

Marc Duret was born on September 28, 1957 in Nice, Alpes-Maritimes, France.

How many credits does Marc Duret have?

Marc Duret has accumulated over 52 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1981 to 2024.

What is Marc Duret's background in cinema and television?

Marc Duret is a French actor born on September 28, 1957, in Nice, Alpes-Maritimes, France. He studied drama at the Conservatoire national in Nice and the Conservatoire national supérieur d'art drama. Duret's acting credits include roles in the film La Femme Nikita and the television series Outlander. He was nominated f...

Marc Duret by the numbers

52credits
37films
15TV series
1981–2024active years

Age in their best-rated roles

  • Outlander (2014) as Duverney — aged about 56
  • La Haine (1995) as Inspector 'Notre-Dame' — aged about 37
  • Maigret (1991) as Agnelot — aged about 33
  • The Big Blue (1988) as Roberto — aged about 30
  • Nikita (1990) as Rico — aged about 32
  • Dobermann (1997) as Inspecteur Baumann — aged about 39

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