A French TV presenter, actor, writer, and film director, born to TV journalist Georges de Caunes and TV announcer Jacqueline Joubert in Paris. His daughter is actress Emma de Caunes. He was nominated for the César Award for Best Actor. He began his artistic career in 1982. He participated in many films, including Cinderella 3D (2012) and La divine poursuite (1997). He served as a director in Love Bites (2001).