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Jean Edmond Dujardin (born 19 June 1972) is a French actor and comedian. He began his career as a stand-up comedian in Paris before guest starring in comedic television programmes and films. He first came to prominence with the cult TV series Un gars, une fille, in which he starred alongside his partner Alexandra Lamy, before gaining success in film with movies such as Brice de Nice, Michel Hazanavicius's OSS 117: Cairo, Nest of Spies and its sequel OSS 117: Lost in Rio, as well as 99 Francs. Dujardin garnered international fame and widespread acclaim with his performance of George Valentin in the 2011 award-winning silent movie The Artist. The role won him numerous awards, including the Academy Award for Best Actor (the first for a French actor), the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy, the BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role, the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role and the Cannes Film Festival Best Actor. He later appeared in Martin Scorsese's 2013 black comedy The Wolf of Wall Street and George Clooney's 2014 historical drama, The Monuments Men. Description above from the Wikipedia article Jean Dujardin, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Set against the backdrop of medieval France, this series tells the story of an unlikely hero who rises to become one of the kingdom's greatest kings. Born into a family of lowly peasants, our protagonist rises to prominence through his bravery, intelligence and his unshakeable faith in his own abilities. As a stranger in a strange land, he finds himself struggling to gain acceptance in a world dominated by the nobility. However, fueled by his dreams of greatness, he refuses to be held back by his lowly origins and sets out on a perilous journey to the heart of the kingdom. Along the way, he must navigate a complex web of political intrigue, filled with ambitious lords and power-hungry courtiers who seek to undermine his claims to the throne. Despite all the odds, he emerges as the rightful ruler of France, and sets out to make his mark on history with his bold, visionary leadership. With his quick wit, shrewd diplomacy, and fearless leadership, he wins the hearts and minds of his people, and sets France on the path to becoming one of the most powerful kingdoms in Europe. Along the way, he faces numerous obstacles and challenges, but always emerges stronger, more determined, and more resolute in his quest to build the greatest kingdom the world has ever seen.
