Tcheky Karyo Biography

Tchéky Karyo is a French actor.He was born in Istanbul, Turkey (as Çeki Karyo), son of a Sephardic-Jewish father and a Greek mother, and grew up in Paris, France. He studied drama at the Cyrano Theatre and later became a member of the Daniel Sorano Company, playing many classical roles. After that, he joined the National Theatre of Strasbourg, starring in both contemporary and classical plays.He has participated in many Hollywood movies, often portraying a French character, in the same fashion as Jean Reno.He was nominated for a César Award for Best Actor for his role in La Balance, and received the Jean Gabin Prize in 1986 in recognition of his talent.He is married to Isabelle Pasco.

• 1. Joan of Arc: [voice-over] This is the third and last time I will write to you... If you are still here at noon, I warn you that you will hear from me to your very great destruction. Please give me your answer speedily.
  2. Dunois: [yells from the tower over Aulon] Go fuck yourselves!
  3. Joan of Arc: [Aulon returns] What did he say?
  4. Aulon: He said he'd think about it.
  From The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc. Submitted by Facebook U (3 months ago)

• 1. Benjamin Martin: Vive le france?
  2. Major Jean Villeneuve: Vive le liberte.
  From The Patriot. Submitted by Haroon M (5 months ago)