Dominique Farrugia
Dominique Farrugia, born on September 2, 1962, in Vichy, France, is a multifaceted talent known for his work as an actor, film director, producer, screenwriter, comedian, and humorist. He is a co-founder of the iconic comedy group Les Nuls, alongside Alain Chabat, Chantal Lauby, and Bruno Carette, which emerged in the mid-1980s.
Farrugia's career took off with the launch of Canal+ in 1984, where he began as a production assistant and trailer editor on the show Tous en scène. His collaboration with Chabat blossomed into the creation of Les Nuls, leading to the 1987 hit television series *Objective: nul*, which received the prestigious 7 d'Or award for best comedy show. His foray into acting began unexpectedly when he filled in for an absent cast member, showcasing his versatile talents.
The group's success peaked with the 1994 film *La Cité de la peur*, which garnered over three million admissions in France. After Les Nuls disbanded in 1992, Farrugia transitioned into directing with films like *Delphine 1, Yvan 0* and *Trafic d'influence*, and founded the RF2K production company.
In 1997, he established the cable channel Comédie!, nurturing emerging comedic talent. He later launched Cuisine TV and produced successful films such as *Vidocq* and *Monsieur Batignole*. In 2010, he co-directed *L'amour c'est mieux à deux*, a box office success in France. His production company FEW partnered with Luc Besson's EuropaCorp in 2012, solidifying his influence in the film industry.