Eric Bérenger is a French character actor known for his supporting roles in French cinema during the 1980s and 1990s. While not a leading star, his face became recognizable through his participation in several acclaimed and successful films. His career is marked by collaborations with notable directors like Patrice Leconte, for whom he appeared in the tense thriller Monsieur Hire (1989) and the comedy Tandem (1987). His most widely known role is likely that of the "boucher" (the butcher) in the blockbuster hit Taxi (1998), produced by Luc Besson. He also appeared in other comedies such as Ma vie est un enfer (My Life Is Hell, 1991) and Le Zèbre (1992), solidifying his image as an effective actor in portraying memorable secondary characters.