Didier De Neck, born in Etterbeek, is a Belgian actor, author, and theatre director, considered one of the leading figures in French-speaking theatre for young audiences (théâtre jeune public). A co-founder of the Théâtre de la Galafronie company in 1978, he has created highly successful international productions. His most celebrated works include *Le Sablier*, *Le Bâton de pluie*, and *Les Mains de mon père*, productions that explore universal themes such as time, memory, and family bonds with poetic sensitivity. His career is not limited to the stage; he has also acted in numerous film and television productions, appearing in films by directors such as the Dardenne brothers (*Le Fils*) and Jaco Van Dormael. Throughout his career, he has received several prestigious awards, including the Prix de la Critique Théâtre et Danse and the Prix de la Ministre de l'Enfance, which attest to his significant contribution to the Belgian and international cultural landscape.