Jean-Pierre Foucault (; born 23 November 1947 in

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) is a French television and radio host. He was born in Marseille, his mother was Jewish. He was the host of '' Qui Veut Gagner des Millions ?'', the French version of ''

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'', and the host of ''Zone Rouge'', the French version of '' The Chair''. He has been hosting the

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pageant since 1996 and hosted the

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pageant. Foucault played himself in the 2006 film ''Mon Meilleur Ami'' directed by

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and starring

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as a taxi driver who wins the top prize in '' Qui Veut Gagner des Millions?''. Foucault shares his life with Evelyn Jarre without being married. He has a daughter from a previous marriage, Virginia Foucault.

Radio

* 2006-2014 : ''La Bonne Touche'' with

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(2006-2011) on RTL * 2014-2016 : ''

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'' on

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Filmography

* 2000 : ''

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'', directed by

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: Himself

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