Pierre Arditi, a renowned French film and stage actor, was born on December 1, 1944. He is the esteemed brother of French actress Catherine Arditi. Arditi's captivating on-screen presence often led him to portray romantic, womanizing roles, reminiscent of the iconic performances by Marcello Mastroianni.
Throughout his illustrious career, Arditi has received numerous accolades, including the prestigious César Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role in 1987 for his outstanding performance in Mélo. Moreover, in 1994, he was honored with the César Award for Best Actor for his remarkable portrayal in Smoking/No Smoking.
While Arditi's work primarily focuses on French film and theater, he is well-known in the Anglophone world for lending his voice to Christopher Reeve in the French-language versions of the initial three Superman movies directed by Richard Donner and Richard Lester. Due to the added footage in the DVD Special Edition of Donner's Superman, the movie required re-dubbing with a different voice actor, much to the dismay of fans who had grown accustomed to Arditi's iconic Superman voice. Additionally, Arditi provided the French voice for Reeve in the comedy/whodunit Deathtrap, and he narrated the documentary series Untamed Africa, produced by Frederic Lepage.
Pierre Arditi has received numerous honors for his contributions to the world of cinema and theater. He was appointed Chevalier (Knight) of the Légion d'honneur in 2002. Furthermore, he was promoted Chevalier (Knight) of the Ordre national du Mérite on April 7, 1994, and later elevated to Officier (Officer) in 2005.
