Gérard Depardieu

Wins Golden Globe for Best Actor in 'Green Card'.

Starred in 'Cyrano de Bergerac', earning critical acclaim.

Starred in 'Jean de Florette', a major success.

Starred in 'Police', directed by Maurice Pialat.

Starred in 'Le Dernier Métro', directed by François Truffaut.

Birth of daughter Julie Depardieu, who also becomes an actress.

Birth of son Guillaume Depardieu, also an actor.

Marries Élisabeth Guignot, later divorced.

Begins taking acting classes and appearing in small roles.

Born in Châteauroux, Indre, France.