French actor and comedian Bruno Salomone passed away this Sunday at the age of 55. The actor, known particularly for his role as Denis Bouley in the family series, has left us deeply saddened by the loss. Do not do this, do not do that broadcast on France 2, was announced by her agent, Laurent Grégoire.
"It is with immense sadness that we announce the passing of Bruno Salomone." at the age of 55, said Laurent Grégoire. "He passed away this Sunday, March 15, after battling a long illness."
The precise causes of his death have not been made public at this stage, other than the mention of a long-term illness against which he had been fighting for several years.
A popular actor on French television
Bruno Salomone was particularly known to the general public for his portrayal of Denis Bouley in the series Do not do this, do not do that, a family comedy broadcast on France 2 that has left its mark on several generations of viewers.
Born on July 13, 1970 in Villeneuve-Saint-Georges, in the Val-de-Marne, he had established himself as one of the popular figures of French comedy, both on television and in film and on stage.
Throughout his career, he has also made numerous appearances in notable audiovisual productions, particularly in the comedy series Kaamelott, created by Alexandre Astier, where he played the Roman centurion Caius Camillus tasked with representing Rome to King Arthur.
A career spanning comedy, television and cinema
Before becoming a familiar face on television, Bruno Salomone made a name for himself in the 1990s. He won the comedy talent show in 1996. Seed of a starwhich had helped launch his career in show business and television.
He then joined the comedy troupe We, That, Usalongside, among others, Éric Collado, Éric Massot, Emmanuel Joucla and Jean Dujardin.
Alongside his television work, Bruno Salomone also acted in films, notably appearing in the saga Brice de Nice with Jean Dujardin or even in family comedies Ducobu's Holidays.
He also had a career in dubbing, lending his voice to several animated films and international productions in their French versions.
