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You surely know Arnaud Binard: French actor, born on January 18, 1971, in Bordeaux. His face has often been seen on TV, in many series that marked several generations. But what’s amazing is how much his journey radiates a rare sincerity.
Arnaud did not set out to be an actor directly. The son of sports teachers, he thought he would follow the same path, but theatre came and completely turned everything upside down. Since then, he juggles between cinema and series with breathtaking naturalness.
What I like is this impression that he is both very close and a bit mysterious. You want to dig deeper, to know what makes this man’s heart beat, through each role, each shoot.
I admit that at 55, he has lost none of his freshness, nor his willingness to take risks. In short, he is an artist we follow closely because he never stops surprising us.
Arnaud Binard, a star of French television from Bordeaux
Arnaud Binard is this guy from the South-West, born in Bordeaux. It is in this part of the world, surrounded by oceans and forests, that he grew up. His parents, sports teachers, ran public swimming pools, so from a very young age, he was already in the water, but not necessarily on stage.
As a youngster, the actor was passionate about surfing, an almost mystical obsession for him. Imagine a teenager who dreams of waves every night, who sees surfers as living gods. It’s unusual, and it already reveals a side of his personality: determination.
But then, the story changed when he discovered theatre in high school. A way to fight his great shyness. And honestly, one can say it worked, because he never dropped the mic of his artistic career since then.
He attended several schools, first in Bordeaux, then in Paris at the Théâtre de l’Atelier. He played everything, from classical theatre to improv, which shaped him. A real rise to power, far from being mere luck.
From stage beginnings to TV successes: Arnaud Binard establishes himself as a key actor
Arnaud Binard is truly the face of French series that have rocked our Sunday nights, like the cult classic “Sous le Soleil,” where he was one of the pillars in the 90s. Manu, his character, is still in many memories.
But don’t stop there, he also delved deeply into police roles with “Alice Nevers: Le juge est une femme,” where he held a major role for over five years. That’s where you see his incredible versatility.
He also cut his teeth in cinema, with notable films such as “Grande École,” this erotic drama that leaves no one indifferent, or “À l’aventure” with Jean-Claude Brisseau. He has that knack for embodying complex and troubling characters.
Meanwhile, he has never forgotten the stage and regularly does theatre, proof that passion is never far from his life.
Private life and anecdotes: the man behind the actor Arnaud Binard
On the private side, Arnaud is a family man. He is in a relationship with Emilie, and they have four children. The youngest, Maya Rose, is following in his footsteps as she is also an actress. Can you imagine the pride?
A nice anecdote: before really embracing his acting career, Arnaud wanted to become a sports teacher, like his parents. Then, the injury of someone close (the death of his mother) pushed him to radically change course, to invest in theatre with an almost therapeutic intensity.
Backstage little stories are also worth mentioning: because of his passion for surfing, he nearly missed casting calls because he preferred… the waves! That’s not common for an actor, and that’s part of his charm.
And speaking of charm, know that he is also a producer. In 2014, he founded his own company, Atelier K-plan, based in Bordeaux. The fortune he makes from all this, between acting salary and production, is quite comfortable.
Recent projects and collaborations of Arnaud Binard in 2026
In 2026, Arnaud continues to explode his career with notable roles like Laurent in the hit series “Emily in Paris.” Frankly, this show gives him the international visibility he has deserved for a long time.
Also noteworthy is his role in “Brocéliande” alongside Nolwenn Leroy, a series that has attracted quite a bit of attention on TF1. This role allows him to explore new horizons, like a regional suspense soap opera.
And that’s not all: he continues with some interesting collaborations, notably with names like Philippe Bas, with whom he filmed “Mortelles calanques.” It’s nice to see him still motivated after all these years.
He also continues to drive projects via Atelier K-plan, producing meaningful content often linked to the Bordeaux region that he loves so much.
A nice list to help you grasp his career and life
- 🎬 More than 100 episodes of TV series and mini-series to his credit
- 🌊 Passionate about surfing since adolescence
- 🏡 From Bordeaux, lover of the South-West
- 👨👩👧👦 Father of four children, including an aspiring actress
- 🎭 Trained in classical theatre and improvisation
- 💼 Founder of a production company since 2014
- 📺 Actor in popular hits like “Sous le Soleil” and “Alice Nevers”
- 🌍 Presence in international series, notably in the USA
If you want to dig even deeper, check out this detailed info on Arnaud Binard, or why not look at his page on Wikipedia for a good summary.
Want to see his latest adventures on screen? His page on AlloCiné is good for that. And for social media fans, his Instagram shows little snippets of his daily life.
