Gérard Lanvin, a French actor and screenwriter born on June 21, 1950 in Boulogne-Billancourt, is known for his distinctive roles blending virility and sensitivity. Revealed by films such as Le Choix des armes and Les Spécialistes, he won two Césars and made a name for himself in popular comedies(Camping, Le Boulet) and dramas(Le Fils préféré). His career oscillated between comedies and thrillers, making him a key figure in French cinema.