Gérard Lanvin (French pronunciation: ​[ʒeʁaːʁ lɑ̃vɛ̃]; born 21 June 1950) is a César Award-winning French actor. He quit his studies when he was 17 to become an actor. He took on a role in in 1977 on an offer from actor Coluche. He received the Prix Jean Gabin in 1982 for his role in Une étrange affaire. In 1995 he won a César Award for Best Actor with Le Fils préféré. Other appearances include Une semaine de vacances and . During the 2000s, he returned to the big screen with popular comedies. In 2001, he received the César Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role with The Taste of Others (Le Goût des autres). He is married to Chantal Benoist, an actress, model and singer who released disco albums in 70s/80s under the name "Jennifer".