François About is a French actor, best known for his roles in the films Un Sac de Billes, Le Vieil Homme et l'Enfant, and Le Grand Chemin.
Born in Paris, France in 1940, François About was raised in a small town in the Loire Valley. He started his career as an apprentice at the local theatre, where he developed a passion for acting. After appearing in various plays, he joined the National Conservatory of Dramatic Art in Paris, where he studied under the renowned actor Jacques Lecoq.
In the early 1970s, François About started appearing in minor roles in French movies and television series. His breakout role came in 1975 when he was cast in the lead role of Jean-Paul in the critically acclaimed film Un Sac de Billes. The film was a huge success and earned him a César Award nomination for Best Actor.
In the 1980s, François About continued to appear in a number of films, including Le Vieil Homme et l'Enfant, for which he won the César Award for Best Actor. He also appeared in the Academy Award-nominated film Le Grand Chemin, directed by Jean-Jacques Annaud.
In the 1990s, François About continued to appear in French films, but also began appearing in international films such as The Three Musketeers and The Return of the Musketeers. He also starred in the French television series Les Enfants du Soleil.
In the 2000s, François About appeared in a number of French films, including a critically acclaimed performance in the 2003 film L'Enfant. He also made guest appearances in a number of television series, including the French police drama Spiral.
Nearing the end of his career, François About has appeared in a number of films, including the Academy Award-nominated The Artist. He continues to appear in French films and has recently appeared in the 2017 film Happy End, directed by Michael Haneke.
Throughout his career, François About has been acclaimed for his performances in a variety of films, and has won numerous awards for his work. He has appeared in over 80 films and television series, and is considered one of the most celebrated French actors of all time.
