Michel Auclair

Biography

Michel Auclair, originally named Vladimir Vujović, was born on September 14, 1922, and passed away on January 7, 1988. He was a renowned actor with both Serbian and French roots, particularly celebrated for his contributions to French cinema.

Auclair’s background includes a Serbian father, Vojislav Vujović, who was a notable Yugoslav Communist and served as the secretary of the Communist Youth International, and a French mother. His journey began in Koblenz, Germany, but at the age of three, his family relocated to Paris. Initially, he pursued a medical career before shifting his focus to the performing arts, enrolling at the Conservatoire National Supérieur d'Art Dramatique (CNSAD) in Paris to study acting.

Throughout his illustrious career, Auclair became a significant figure in French film, though he took on only two roles in English-language productions. He portrayed Professor Flostre in the 1957 musical "Funny Face," alongside Hollywood legends Audrey Hepburn and Fred Astaire. Later, in 1973, he played a French police investigator in "Day of the Jackal," featuring Edward Fox. His work continues to be remembered and appreciated in the realm of European cinema.