Philippe Dormoy is a prolific French actor whose long career spans film, television, and theater. Born in Lyon in 1953, he began his film career in the early 1980s, establishing himself as a recurring and reliable face in French auteur and genre cinema. He has worked with internationally renowned directors, demonstrating remarkable versatility. His most significant collaborations include those with Patrice Leconte (in Tandem and Monsieur Hire), Aki Kaurismäki (La Vie de bohème), Andrzej Żuławski (Fidelity), Jacques Rivette (Up, Down, Fragile), and José Giovanni, for which he received a César nomination for Mon ami le traître (1988). In addition to cinema, he has maintained a strong presence in French television productions and cultivated an intense theatrical career, both as an actor and director, confirming his status as a rigorous and respected performer.