Cédric Lachat is a Swiss actor, director and producer best known for his roles in films such as Les Aventuriers de l’arche perdue, Love & Anarchy, and Le Voyage de Chihiro. Born and raised in Lausanne, Switzerland, he has a passion for the performing arts, and began his career in theatre in the early 2000s.
He made his feature film debut in 2005 with the French drama Les Aventuriers de l’arche perdue, where he received critical acclaim for his portrayal of a young man searching for a lost treasure. This role earned him a nomination for the César Awards for Best Male Newcomer. He followed this up with a number of other roles in French films, such as the romantic comedy Love & Anarchy and the animated fantasy Le Voyage de Chihiro.
In addition to his film work, Lachat has also been involved in television, appearing in a number of French series, such as the crime drama R.I.S. Police Scientifique and the medical drama Plus belle la vie. He also directed a number of episodes of the comedy series Bref.
In recent years, Lachat has branched out into producing and directing films, with the short films Enfants dehors and La chambre des merveilles both receiving critical acclaim. He has also recently appeared in the French comedy drama La Belle Époque, which was a hit at the Cannes Film Festival in 2019.
In addition to his acting and directing work, Lachat is also involved in a number of charitable causes, most notably with the organisation Goutte d’eau, which works to provide clean water to developing countries. He also supports a number of other charities, such as the Association des Paralysés de France and the Fondation des Hôpitaux de Paris.
Overall, Cédric Lachat’s career has been marked by its versatility and creativity. He has continued to challenge himself with each new role and project, and has established himself as a talented and respected actor, director and producer in the French film industry.
