Benoît Delépine - Actor Profile

Benoît Delépine

Directing
Freshness: Jan 13, 2026
26Total Films
8.2 Highest Rated
Born: Aug 30, 1958
Birth Place: Saint-Quentin, France

About Benoît Delépine

​From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.   Benoît Delépine (30 August 1958 –) is a French comedian and film director. He is known for his satirical activities on TV channel Canal+. Director of the TV program Guignols de l'info for many years, he currently writes TV programs about the fictional country of Groland. He also plays the cynical journalist-reporter Mickael Kael. In the cinema, Delépine has written and performed in two films. Mickael Kael contre la World News Company, a chess commercial, reprising two elements of the fictional career of the director: his role as a reporter for Groland and the World Company, which he contributed to create for Les Guignols. In 2004, Aaltra, which he wrote, directed, and starred in with Gustave de Kervern enjoyed critical success. The two companions from the Groland adventure wrote and directed it as a road movie where two enemies travel the roads of northern France and Finland following an accident. Also with Gustave Kervern, he has directed and starred in Avida, which was awarded screened out of competition at the 2006 Cannes Film Festival. His upcoming film Mammuth was nominated for the Golden Bear at the 60th Berlin International Film Festival. He is a supporter of Attac. Description above from the Wikipedia article Benoît Delépine licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Benoît Delépine reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 26 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Comedy

The majority of Benoît Delépine's filmography leans towards the Comedy genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 8% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Benoît Delépine remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Groland - 15 ans d'âge... bête, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Benoît Delépine Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Benoît Delépine's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Benoît Delépine.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 Deadly Christmas in Groland Michael Kael Flop Similar →
2023 En Marche vers l'Effondrement ! Sbire Mr Sweet Flop Similar →
2022 30ème Comité Central du Groland - Flop Similar →
2022 En même temps Le photographe animalier Flop Similar →
2021 Plus belle l'eau de vie Le Comte de Kael Flop Similar →
2020 Mords-les ! L'archer Flop Similar →
2020 Sébastien Tellier: Many Lives Self Average Similar →
2019 Claude Chabrol, the Maverick Self - Filmmaker Average Similar →
2018 Top 25 Groland - Flop Similar →
2017 Cinéma… par Albert Dupontel Self Flop Similar →
2017 Les Belges ça ose tout Self Average Similar →
2015 Groland le gros métrage Charles Malard Flop Similar →
2014 Near Death Experience Le collègue Orange 1 Average Similar →
2012 Les 20 ans de Groland - Flop Similar →
2011 Arrabal et les Garçons Self Flop Similar →
2007 Groland - 15 ans d'âge... bête Michael Kael Super Hit Similar →
2006 Avida L'homme à la tête de scotch Average Similar →
2004 Aaltra the employee Average Similar →
2003 GrolandSat Various Characters Flop Similar →
2002 Groland - 100 ans déjà Michael Kael Flop Similar →
2002 Nouvelles neuves du monde de Moustic Michael Kael Flop Similar →
2001 20 H 20 Michael Kael Super Hit Similar →
1999 Les Guignols, les 10 premières années Self, Auteur 1988/96 Flop Similar →
1999 Ivre-Mort pour la Patrie La tête coupée Average Similar →
1998 Michael Kael vs. the World News Company Michel Chel alias Michael Kael Flop Similar →
1995 À l'arraché - Flop Similar →

Benoît Delépine - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Benoît Delépine?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Benoît Delépine is "Groland - 15 ans d'âge... bête" with a rating of 8.2/10.

How many movies has Benoît Delépine acted in?

Benoît Delépine has been featured in at least 26 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Benoît Delépine?

Other notable films include "20 H 20", "Aaltra", and "Sébastien Tellier: Many Lives".