Olivier Minne (born 18 March 1967 in

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) is a Belgian-born French television presenter, actor and producer.

Biography

Minne was born in Belgium, the son of a Belgian father and a French mother. Minne studied in Brussels, at a

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school for his secondary school qualification before moving to Paris in 1989. In Paris, Minne studied the dramatic arts at

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, shortly after his career in television began. In 1992, he started working for the French TV programme ''Matin Bonheur'' where he worked for five years in the mailroom. Following his departure in 1997, he became both presenter and co-producer of ''Cercle de minuit'' on the same channel. For 20 years, his work has constituted an original contribution of major significance in many ways. His demonstrated skill and unparalleled creativity on the field have earned him widespread recognition. His career was marked by a nomination for a ''

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'' award (equivalent of an

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in the United States) for Best TV Host in 2000, for his work with

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. It was the first time in the history of television that a French television presenter was nominated for his work with a major American company. He has been a

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holder since 2010. Minne was the French commentator for the

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from 1995 to 1997, having previously acted as the French vote spokesperson for the 1992 and 1993 contests. Having presented ''Le choix gagnant'' (1996), ''

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'' (co-hosted with Jean Riffel in 1997) and the final season of ''Les Écrans du savoir'' in 2000, he also has hosted the game show '' La Cible'' on

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. Minne then became the host (co-host along with Sarah Lelouch from 2003 till 2005 and Anne-Gaëlle Riccio from 2006 till 2009) of the popular game show '' Fort Boyard'', a role which he has continuously had since 2003. In 2013, he co-hosted a series special to celebrate 50 years of ''

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''. In 2014, he hosted the French version of ''

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'' on

. In 2016, he participated in

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of '' Danse avec les stars'' (the French version of ''

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'') where he was partnered with

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but sadly finished last. In 2017, Minne wrote a biography of

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: Le dernier french lover d'hollywood. (Paris: Séguier Editions. ) and has started a documentary on the French Hollywood actor. Minne was selected to co-present the

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in Paris alongside

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and

Élodie Gossuin Élodie Gossuin (born 15 December 1980) is a French beauty pageant titleholder, model, radio and television presenter, columnist and regional politician. She was elected Miss Picardy 2000, Miss France 2001 (she is the 72nd Miss France), and Miss ...

Danse avec les stars

* In 2016 he participated in

of '' Danse avec les stars'' (the French version of ''

'') with his partner

and finished in last place. This table shows the route of Olivier Minne and Katrina Patchett in Danse Avec Les Stars.

Filmography

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Minne, Olivier 1967 births Male actors from Brussels French people of Belgian descent Living people French television presenters Cours Florent alumni French gay actors Belgian gay actors