Richard Bohringer

Richard Bohringer, born 16th January 1942, is a multi-talented French personality who has emerged as a prominent actor, singer, author, film director, and screenwriter. Born to a French mother and German father during World War II, he was raised primarily by his maternal grandmother in Moulins, France. Despite a turbulent childhood, including his father's capture and subsequent five-year imprisonment during the war, Bohringer fondly recalls his upbringing. His career began towards the late 1960s when he made his stage debut and entered the film industry with Gérard Brach's La Maison in 1970. However, it wasn't until the 1980s that Bohringer truly rose to prominence, becoming one of the most recognized French actors of the era. With a filmography including acclaimed movies like Diva (1981) by Jean-Jacques Beineix, Subway (1985) by Luc Besson, and winning two César Awards for L'Addition (1984) and The Grand Highway (1987), he earned widespread recognition. He has worked with various directors and actors over the years, making a significant impact on both stage and screen. Bohringer's multi-faceted talent extends to music and literature as well, having released a series of poetry albums set to music between 1980 and 2002, and staging a one-man show adapted from his book in 2010.