François Damiens, born in Uccle on January 17, 1973, is a Belgian actor and comedian. He initially rose to prominence through his hidden-camera television skits, particularly with the character François l'Embrouille, before embarking on a prolific film career. His filmography is characterized by a remarkable versatility, allowing him to successfully alternate between comedic and dramatic roles. Among his most celebrated performances are the highly successful comedies *Bienvenue chez les Ch'tis* (2008), *L'Arnacœur* (Heartbreaker) (2010), and especially *La Famille Bélier* (The Bélier Family) (2014), which earned him international fame and a César Award nomination for Best Actor. He showcased his dramatic abilities in films such as *Suzanne* (2013) and *Les Cowboys* (2015), earning further César nominations for both. His talent has been recognized with several awards, most notably the Magritte Awards, Belgium's most important film honor, consolidating his status as one of the most acclaimed French-speaking actors of his generation.