Olivier Sitruk | |
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 Olivier Sitruk at the 52nd Monte-Carlo Television Festival | |
| Born | 25 December 1970 Nice, Alpes-Maritimes, France |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, Producer |
| Years active | 1992–present |
Olivier Sitruk (born December 25, 1970, in Nice, Alpes-Maritimes, France), is a French comedian, actor, and producer, who has appeared in 44 films and television shows.[1]
After considering a career as an archaeologist, Sitruk changed his mind and discovered a passion for theater in high school.[2] At age 16, he began his acting career, enrolling in the Conservatoire National de Nice.
Sitruk made his English-language movie premiere in 2008, starring alongside Shirley MacLaine and Barbora Bobuľová in the Lifetime original biographical film, Coco Chanel. The television movie debuted on September 13, 2008, with a viewership of 5.2 million, the second-highest rated made-for-TV film of 2008.[3] Sitruk played Boy Capel, a self-made man who was "the love of [Chanel's] life."
He is related to actor Jules Sitruk and former Chief Rabbi of France Joseph Sitruk. He has been married to actress Alexandra London since 2003.
