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Francis Veber

  • Writer
  • Director
  • Producer
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Francis Veber in The Valet (2006)
Francis Veber was born on 28 July 1937 in Neuilly-sur-Seine, Hauts-de-Seine, Île-de-France, France. He is a writer and director, known for Le Dîner de Cons (1998), The Birdcage (1996) and Ruby & Quentin (2003). He has been married to Françoise Veber since 11 January 1964. They have two children.
BornJuly 28, 1937
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BornJuly 28, 1937
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    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 2 wins & 8 nominations total

    Known for

    Thierry Lhermitte and Jacques Villeret in Le Dîner de Cons (1998)
    Le Dîner de Cons
    7.6
    • Writer
    • 1998
    Robin Williams, Gene Hackman, Nathan Lane, and Dianne Wiest in The Birdcage (1996)
    The Birdcage
    7.3
    • Writer
    • 1996
    Gérard Depardieu and Jean Reno in Ruby & Quentin (2003)
    Ruby & Quentin
    7.1
    • Writer
    • 2003
    Pierre Richard in The Toy (1976)
    The Toy
    7.4
    • Writer
    • 1976

    Credits

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    Writer

    • El sopar dels idiotes (2023)
      El sopar dels idiotes
      TV Movie
      • play
      • 2023
    • Daniel Auteuil, Jamel Debbouze, and Simon Faliu in The New Toy (2022)
      The New Toy
      6.0
      • original screenplay
      • 2022
    • Eugenio Derbez and Samara Weaving in The Valet (2022)
      The Valet
      6.7
      • based on the film by
      • 2022
    • Lien Binh Phat, Quang Minh, Trinh Tu Trung, Hong Dao, Thanh Loc, and Hoang Yen Chibi in Butterfly House (2019)
      Butterfly House
      5.6
      • original screenplay "La Cage aux Folles" (uncredited)
      • 2019
    • Deipno ilithion (2017)
      Deipno ilithion
      6.2
      TV Movie
      • play: Le Dîner de Cons
      • 2017
    • Le placard (2015)
      Le placard
      6.6
      TV Movie
      • play
      • 2015
    • Gérard Jugnot in Cher trésor (2014)
      Cher trésor
      6.4
      TV Movie
      • Writer
      • 2014
    • Katerina Cherevko in Le Jouet: The Toy (2014)
      Le Jouet: The Toy
      Short
      • idea
      • 2014
    • Steve Carell and Paul Rudd in Dinner for Schmucks (2010)
      Dinner for Schmucks
      5.9
      • film "Le Diner de Cons"
      • 2010
    • Richard Berry and Patrick Timsit in A Pain in the Ass (2008)
      A Pain in the Ass
      5.3
      • written by
      • play: Le Contrat
      • 2008
    • The Valet (2006)
      The Valet
      6.6
      • Writer
      • 2006
    • Gérard Depardieu and Jean Reno in Ruby & Quentin (2003)
      Ruby & Quentin
      7.1
      • screenplay, adaptation and dialogue
      • 2003
    • The Closet (2001)
      The Closet
      7.0
      • dialogue
      • screenplay
      • 2001
    • Kostas Spiropoulos and Giorgos Lefas in Deipno ilithion (2000)
      Deipno ilithion
      TV Movie
      • play: Le Dîner de Cons
      • 2000
    • Thierry Lhermitte and Jacques Villeret in Le Dîner de Cons (1998)
      Le Dîner de Cons
      7.6
      • written by
      • 1998

    Director

    • Richard Berry and Patrick Timsit in A Pain in the Ass (2008)
      A Pain in the Ass
      5.3
      • Director
      • 2008
    • The Valet (2006)
      The Valet
      6.6
      • Director
      • 2006
    • Gérard Depardieu and Jean Reno in Ruby & Quentin (2003)
      Ruby & Quentin
      7.1
      • Director
      • 2003
    • The Closet (2001)
      The Closet
      7.0
      • Director
      • 2001
    • Thierry Lhermitte and Jacques Villeret in Le Dîner de Cons (1998)
      Le Dîner de Cons
      7.6
      • Director
      • 1998
    • Jean Reno and Patrick Bruel in The Jaguar (1996)
      The Jaguar
      6.0
      • Director
      • 1996
    • Matthew Broderick and Heidi Kling in Out on a Limb (1992)
      Out on a Limb
      5.3
      • Director
      • 1992
    • Nick Nolte, Martin Short, and Sarah Rowland Doroff in Three Fugitives (1989)
      Three Fugitives
      6.2
      • Director
      • 1989
    • Gérard Depardieu and Pierre Richard in The Fugitives (1986)
      The Fugitives
      7.0
      • Director
      • 1986
    • The ComDads (1983)
      The ComDads
      6.9
      • Director
      • 1983
    • Gérard Depardieu and Pierre Richard in La Chèvre (1981)
      La Chèvre
      7.3
      • Director
      • 1981
    • Pierre Richard in The Toy (1976)
      The Toy
      7.4
      • Director
      • 1976

    Producer

    • Steve Carell and Paul Rudd in Dinner for Schmucks (2010)
      Dinner for Schmucks
      5.9
      • executive producer
      • 2010
    • The Valet (2006)
      The Valet
      6.6
      • associate producer
      • 2006
    • Robin Williams and Billy Crystal in Fathers' Day (1997)
      Fathers' Day
      5.3
      • executive producer
      • 1997
    • Danny Glover and Martin Short in Pure Luck (1991)
      Pure Luck
      5.8
      • executive producer
      • 1991
    • Nick Nolte, Martin Short, and Sarah Rowland Doroff in Three Fugitives (1989)
      Three Fugitives
      6.2
      • executive producer
      • 1989
    • The ComDads (1983)
      The ComDads
      6.9
      • producer (uncredited)
      • 1983
    • Partners (1982)
      Partners
      5.3
      • executive producer
      • 1982

    Personal details

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    • Born
      • July 28, 1937
      • Neuilly-sur-Seine, Hauts-de-Seine, Île-de-France, France
    • Spouse
      • Françoise VeberJanuary 11, 1964 - present (2 children)
    • Children
      • Jean Veber
    • Parents
      • Pierre-Gilles Veber
    • Relatives
        Pierre Veber(Grandparent)
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      • 2 Interviews
      • 1 Article

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Twelve of Veber's French films have been remade by American film studios.
    • Quotes
      "Je ne vis pas en Amérique, je vis à Hollywood" - "I don't live in America, I live in Hollywood".

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