Actor who played the role of Thomas Beckett in the play Becket, which was directed by Jean Anouilh. He appeared in many French films, including L'Alpagueur, La Légion saute sur Kolwezi, and Derborence.
He debuted in the 1965 film, The 317th Platoon.
He published an autobiography in 2000 titled A Certain Young Man.
He had three children with Chantal Cremer in 1984.
He appeared in the 1989 film, Noce Blanche, alongside Vanessa Paradis.