Arnaud Viard
Biography
Arnaud Viard is a French actor, director, and screenwriter known for his work in French cinema and television. He was born on August 22, 1965, in Dijon, France.
Career
Viard began his professional career in the entertainment industry as an actor before moving into directing and screenwriting. His work has largely focused on character-driven stories, romance, and contemporary relationships.
He made his feature directorial debut with Clara et les Chics Types and later directed films including Clara Sheller and L'Art de la fugue (The Art of Fugue), a romantic comedy-drama about relationships and emotional uncertainty.
Acting Career
As an actor, Viard has appeared in numerous French films and television productions. He gained international attention for his role as Jacques, the charming Frenchman who accompanies Diane Lane's character on an unexpected journey through France in Paris Can Wait.
Directed by Eleanor Coppola, Paris Can Wait follows Anne, an American woman whose trip to Paris with her husband's business associate turns into a leisurely road journey filled with food, scenery, and personal discoveries.
Viard also appeared in films such as The Women on the 6th Floor, The French Kissers, and The Godmother, as well as various television productions.
Work as a Director and Writer
In addition to acting, Viard has written and directed several projects. His filmmaking often explores relationships, personal choices, and the complexities of modern romance.
