Bruno Salomone, ‘Don’t Do That, Don’t Do That’ Star, Dies at 55

Bruno Salomone, the French actor and comedian best known for his role as Denis Bouley in the long-running television series Fais pas ci, fais pas ça (Don’t Do That, Don’t Do That), has died at the age of 55. His death occurred on the weekend of March 14-15, 2026, following a battle with cancer.

Early Career and “Nous C Nous”

Salomone began his career as a humorist and gained early recognition as a member of the comedy troupe “Nous C Nous” alongside Jean Dujardin, Éric Collado, Emmanuel Joucla, and Éric Massot. IMDb details his involvement with the group. Before his success with Fais pas ci, fais pas ça, he appeared in various variety shows and sketches, establishing himself in French television.

Breakthrough Role in Fais pas ci, fais pas ça

Salomone achieved widespread popularity for his portrayal of Denis Bouley in Fais pas ci, fais pas ça, a role he played for nine seasons on France 2. The series, which follows two families with opposing ideologies, became a cultural touchstone in France.

Discretion Regarding Illness and Recent Revelations

The actor maintained a degree of privacy regarding his health struggles. Hélène de Fougerolles revealed in Paris Match that Salomone had been battling cancer for several years, with the disease recently recurring. Ground News reports on this revelation.

Speaking Out About Past Inappropriate Behavior

In 2022, during an interview promoting the TV film Boomerang, Salomone addressed the #MeToo movement and shared his own experiences with inappropriate behavior early in his career. He stated that he had encountered “a little weird” behavior from casting directors when he was starting out, acknowledging that his experience as a man differed from that of female victims. He noted that such behavior was “less and less” common, attributing the change to increased accountability, particularly with the prevalence of mobile phones.

Tributes from Colleagues

Following the announcement of his death, tributes poured in from fellow actors and industry professionals. Jean Dujardin, a longtime friend and collaborator, paid tribute to Salomone on Instagram. Ground News highlighted Dujardin’s tribute, while other actors like Guillaume De Tonquédec shared their memories of Salomone. Ground News also mentions tributes from Julie Gayet and Patrick Sébastien.

Bruno Salomone is survived by his family.