Thierry Lhermitte - Actor Profile

Thierry Lhermitte

Acting
Updated: May 09, 2026
50Total Films
9.0 Highest Rated
Born: Nov 24, 1952
Birth Place: Boulogne-Billancourt, Hauts-de-Seine, France

About Thierry Lhermitte

​Thierry Lhermitte (born 24 November 1952) is a French actor, director, writer and producer, best known for his comedic roles. He was a founder of the comedy troupe Le Splendid in the 1970s, along with, among others, Christian Clavier, Gérard Jugnot, and Michel Blanc. The group adapted a number of its stage hits for the cinema, and scored major successes with films such as Les Bronzés (1978), Les Bronzés font du ski (1979), Le Père Noël est une ordure (1982) and Un indien dans la ville (1994). In 1981, he received the Prix Jean Gabin. He was made Chevalier of the Légion d'honneur in 2001. He was made Officier of the Ordre national du Mérite in 2005. Source: Article "Thierry Lhermitte" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA.

Thierry Lhermitte Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Thierry Lhermitte reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Thierry Lhermitte's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 76% of Thierry Lhermitte's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Les Bronzés, le père Noël, papy et les autres, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Thierry Lhermitte Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Thierry Lhermitte's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Thierry Lhermitte has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2026 Mauvaise Pioche Laurent Malbec Hit Similar →
2025 Vos 40 chansons préférées des Enfoirés Self (archive footage) Hit Similar →
2025 My Life in Versailles – The Movie Louis XIV Hit Similar →
2025 Jacques Villeret, drôlement tragique Self Average Similar →
2023 L'Âge d'or de la pub Self (archive footage) Hit Similar →
2021 Coluche, une époque formidable Self Super Hit Similar →
2018 In the Game Roland Verdi Average Similar →
2017 Le syndrome de l'écossais Bruno Hit Similar →
2014 Les Enfoirés - Les Enfoirés en chœur de 1985 à aujourd'hui - Super Hit Similar →
2014 Des Bronzés au Père Noël, la folle histoire du Splendid Self / Various characters Average Similar →
2012 The Gordji Affair Jacques Chirac Hit Similar →
2011 Il était une fois... « Le père Noël est une ordure » Self Hit Similar →
2006 Mr. Average Président Chastain Hit Similar →
2003 Hanging Offense François Manéri Average Similar →
2003 Entrusted Andreas Lazik Hit Similar →
2003 Strange Gardens Thierry Plaisance Hit Similar →
2003 Les Bronzés, le père Noël, papy et les autres Self Super Hit Similar →
2002 Les petites annonces d'Elie - L'intégrale - Average Similar →
2001 Le Roman de Lulu Roman Hit Similar →
2001 Les Enfoirés 2001 - L'odyssée des Enfoirés - Super Hit Similar →
2001 The Closet Guillaume, the Director of Public Relations Average Similar →
1999 Augustin, King of Kung-Fu - Hit Similar →
1999 Les collègues Le joueur test de l'équipe des 11 Average Similar →
1998 The Dinner Game Pierre Brochant Super Hit Similar →
1998 Les Enfoirés 1998 - Enfoirés en cœur - Super Hit Similar →
1997 Quatre Garçons pleins d'avenir Le flic Average Similar →
1997 Comme des rois Der Produzent Hit Similar →
1995 Seven Sundays Dodo Super Hit Similar →
1993 A Shadow of a Doubt Alexandrine's Lawyer Hit Similar →
1993 Fanfan - Average Similar →
1993 The Honour of the Tribe Le lieutenant français Super Hit Similar →
1992 Les Danseurs du Mozambique Pierre Hit Similar →
1985 Santa Claus Is a Stinker Pierre Mortez Hit Similar →
1984 My New Partner François Lesbuche Hit Similar →
1983 Gramps Is in the Resistance Le colonel SS Hit Similar →
1983 Stella Yvon Hit Similar →
1983 Rock and Torah Pierre le grand, 'El Sublimo' Hit Similar →
1983 The Informer Dominique Average Similar →
1982 La tribu des vieux enfants Louis Hit Similar →
1982 Santa Claus Is a Stinker Pierre Mortez Hit Similar →
1982 Le Voyageur Imprudent Pierre Saint-Menoux Hit Similar →
1980 Alors... Heureux ? Richard, le fou bronzé de l'hôpital Hit Similar →
1979 French Fried Vacation 2 Robert "Popeye" Lespinasse Hit Similar →
1978 French Fried Vacation Robert "Popeye" Lespinasse Hit Similar →
1977 Spoiled Children Stéphane Lecouvette, professeur de mathématiques, locataire Average Similar →
1976 F as in Fairbanks Le jeune cadre Hit Similar →
1975 Let Joy Reign Supreme Count of Horn Hit Similar →
1975 The Restroom Robbery Un militaire à la gare (uncredited) Average Similar →
1974 Going Places Guardian with Jacques Hit Similar →
1973 The Year 01 A debate viewer Hit Similar →

Thierry Lhermitte - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Thierry Lhermitte?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Thierry Lhermitte is "Les Bronzés, le père Noël, papy et les autres" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Thierry Lhermitte acted in?

Thierry Lhermitte has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Thierry Lhermitte?

Other notable films include "The Honour of the Tribe", "Les Enfoirés - Les Enfoirés en chœur de 1985 à aujourd'hui", and "Les Enfoirés 2001 - L'odyssée des Enfoirés".

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