Philippe Caroit

Philippe Caroit is a French actor, writer, and painter born in Paris in 1959. After beginning medical studies, he shifted to acting in his sixth year and later joined Ariane Mnouchkine's Théâtre du Soleil. He made his screen debut in Éric Rohmer's "The Aviator's Wife" (1981), launching a career that would span more than four decades and over 100 film and television credits. Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, Caroit became a familiar presence in French cinema and television, appearing in dramas, comedies, and international co‑productions. His fluency in English, German, Italian, and Spanish allowed him to work across the world, often portraying complex or cosmopolitan characters. His television work includes recurring roles in French series as well as guest appearances in international productions. In addition to his screen career, Caroit has maintained a strong presence on stage. He has collaborated with major directors, including Robert Hossein, and has appeared in classical and contemporary works. He also directed the short film Faire-part (1999) and has written for both stage and screen. Caroit is the author of the novel "La malédiction de l'escargot" (2020). In 2025, he expanded his creative work by writing, directing, and starring in the dark comedy play "Paillettes." Alongside his screen and stage career, he is an accomplished painter, with more than 70 works inspired by modern art, particularly Expressionism and Fauvism.