About

Known credits:
22
Birthday:
1947-11-23
Place of birth:
Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhône, France
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Jean-Pierre Foucault

Overview

Jean-Pierre Foucault (born 23 November 1947) is a French television and radio host. He was born in Marseille, his mother was Jewish. He was the host of Qui Veut Gagner des Millions?, the French version of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?, and the host of Zone Rouge, the French version of The Chair. He has been hosting the Miss France pageant since 1996 and hosted the Miss Europe pageant in 2003, 2005 and 2006.

Foucault played himself in the 2006 film Mon Meilleur Ami directed by Patrice Leconte and starring Dany Boon as a taxi driver who wins the top prize in Qui Veut Gagner des Millions?. Foucault shares his life with Evelyn Jarre without being married. He has a daughter from a previous marriage, Virginia Foucault.

Source: Article "Jean-Pierre Foucault" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA.

Known for

Acting

2025 Merci Dorothée ! Actor Self (archive footage) 58
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2024 Gladiators : Qui osera les défier ? Actor Self - Cohost 69
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2023 Madame Soleil, la femme qui était supposée savoir Actor Self (archive footage) 58
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2022 Sheila, toutes ces vies-là Actor Self (archive footage) 58
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2022 L'histoire française des Rolling Stones Actor Self 59
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2022 La TV des 70's : Quand Giscard était président Actor Self (archive footage) 58
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2020 I Love You Coiffure Actor Gypsy (segment "La Maison de retraite") 58
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2019 Soirée Pyjama Actor Self - Guest N/A
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2018 L'étrange Noël de Jeff Panacloc Actor Self N/A
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2014 Génération Club Dorothée - L'incroyable histoire d'une émission culte Actor 58
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2011 Laurent Gerra ne s’interdit rien Actor Self - Host 58
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2006 My Best Friend Actor Self 59
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2005 Boudu Actor Self 56
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2000 Most Promising Young Actress Actor Self 58
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1997 Michel Sardou - Salut ! Actor Self - Host 58
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1992 Euro Disney : L'Ouverture Actor Self - Présentateur 58
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1992 The Grand Opening of Euro Disneyland Actor Self - Host (FR) 58
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1988 Voyage Magique à Walt Disney World Actor Host N/A
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1987 Dorothée Show Actor Directeur 58
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1987 Sacrée soirée Actor Self - Host 69
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1986 Miss France Actor Self - Host 69
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1983 Dorothée : Le Show Actor Gendarme N/A
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