Stéphane De Groodt: this other dangerous profession that he exercised for a long time before becoming a full-time actor

A successful reconversion! For 25 years, Stéphane De Groodt has built a solid acting experience. A career that the Belgian always dreamed of but which he only really began to pursue in 2000, after having followed another, faster path for a long time. Born March 3, 1960 in Brussels, Stéphane De Groodt started comedy in 1997 with a role in the series Faux Contact. Cinema opened its doors to him in 2001, with the film Bad Kinds by Francis Girod, where he played Pryzuski. But the comedian really made himself known to the general French public with the series Go to your roombroadcast on France 2, which he co-wrote with his ex-partner, Odile d’Oultremont.

Stéphane De Groodt in an issue of Rendezvous in Unknown Land with Laury Thilleman

The start of a great career since the Belgian appeared in several films Astérix but also in success Supercondriaque the Dany Boon. In 2026, Stéphane De Groodt experienced an extraordinary adventure with Laury Thilleman, who invited him to meet the Wauja people, in the south of the Amazon. This new issue of Rendezvous in Unknown Landbroadcast Tuesday May 26 on France 2, promises to be rich in thrills for the actor. Nothing to destabilize Stéphane De Groodt, who has learned to manage pressure and risk when he was a professional racing driver ! From 1985 to 2000, Stéphane De Groodt traveled the circuits in various categories.

A look back at Stéphane De Groodt’s racing career

A passion that comes from his youth, he who experienced chaotic schooling. Dyslexic, the Belgian left school without a diploma. He took on odd jobs with two dreams in mind: becoming a car driver and an actor. It is by selling ravioli that Stéphane De Groodt a pu se payer sa premier école de pilotagein La Châtre, near Châteauroux. He then returned to Belgium, where he notably shone in Formula Ford, a category where he was vice-champion of the Benelux but also in F3000 and in the Porsche Carrera Cup in Germany. The Belgian also took part in the 24 hours of Spa. Stéphane De Groodt also became Belgian Champion in the BMW Compact Cup. A great track record as a pilot for someone who has also become one of the faces of French-speaking cinema!