**Jean-Claude Dreyfus** (Paris, 1946) is a French actor known for his distinctive stage presence and eccentric or unsettling roles.

He achieved international renown through his memorable collaborations with director Jean-Pierre Jeunet. He is particularly remembered for his portrayal of the sinister butcher Clapet in **Delicatessen** (1991), a role that solidified his image as a versatile actor, capable of transitioning from the grotesque to the menacing. His collaboration with Jeunet continued with **The City of Lost Children** (1995), where he played the unsettling Marcello "The Octopus."

Dreyfus is often cast as imposing characters, sometimes comical but with an underlying darkness, figures who stand out due to their singularity. Other notable films include *Vidocq* (2001) and *L'amica di scorta* (2004), which highlight his ability to immerse himself in historical or unusual contexts.