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Biography
Michaël Youn (2 December 1973, Suresnes) is a French comedian and actor. His best-known titles on this site are The Gardener (2025) and Vive la France (2013).
Early life
He studied at Cours Florent.
Career
Records list The Car Keys (2003) as his earliest screen credit. In the 2000s, he appeared in Around the World in 80 Days (2004, as Art Gallery Manager) and Lucky Luke (2009). The 2010s brought The Chef (2012) and Carbon (2017). His 2020s credits include BDE (2023) and Some Like It Bald (2025, as Joseph).
In all, 26 films appear in his credits from 2003 to 2025. Comedy is the most frequent genre among his listed titles (12). He is also credited as director on 4 titles, including Divorce Club, and writer on 5 titles, including Meet the Malawas.
Vincent Desagnat appears in nine of his listed titles, including Iznogoud (2005) and The Dope (2003). Other co-stars who recur in his credits are Élie Semoun (three titles) and Kad Merad (three titles). François Desagnat directed two of his titles on record, among them Les 11 commandements (2004). Thomas Sorriaux is credited as director on two of them. His discography lists 2 singles, including Le Frunkp (2003).
Filmography
26 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Some Like It Bald | Joseph | Film |
| 2025 | The Gardener | Film | |
| 2023 | BDE | Writer, Director | Film |
| 2019 | Divorce Club | Director | Film |
| 2019 | Meet the Malawas | Writer | Film |
| 2018 | Christ(off) | frère Christ | Film |
| 2017 | Carbon | Film | |
| 2016 | The Canterville Ghost | Film | |
| 2013 | Vive la France | Director, Writer | Film |
| 2012 | My Best Holidays | Film | |
| 2012 | The Chef | Film | |
| 2012 | The Crossing | Film | |
| 2011 | De l'huile sur le feu | Film | |
| 2010 | Fatal | Director, Writer | Film |
| 2010 | Paris Express | Film |
Show all 26 credits
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Lucky Luke | Film | |
| 2008 | Can You Keep a Secret? | Writer | Film |
| 2007 | Héros | Film | |
| 2006 | Incontrôlable | Film | |
| 2005 | Iznogoud | Film | |
| 2005 | L'un reste, l'autre part | Film | |
| 2004 | Around the World in 80 Days | Art Gallery Manager | Film |
| 2004 | Les 11 commandements | Film | |
| 2004 | The Box | Film | |
| 2003 | The Car Keys | Film | |
| 2003 | The Dope | Film |
Discography
2 releases| Year | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Le Frunkp | Single |
| 2002 | Stach Stach | Single |
Personal life
He studied at Cours Florent.
Michaël Youn on Social Media
Frequently asked questions
How old is Michaël Youn?
Michaël Youn is 52 years old, born on 2 December 1973 in Suresnes.
What is Michaël Youn known for?
Michaël Youn is known for The Gardener (2025) and Vive la France (2013).
What is Michaël Youn’s nationality?
Michaël Youn is French, born in Suresnes.
How tall is Michaël Youn?
Michaël Youn is 176 cm (5 ft 9 in) tall.
Sources
- Wikidata (Q737676), accessed October 2026
- Photo: Georges Biard · CC BY-SA 3.0
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