Rufus to announce shock retirement from acting?

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Rufus created a stir on Monday when rumors have surfaced that his career was over.
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Sad news for Rufus fans. Speculation had been rife that the French actor best known for his role in Amélie, is about to announce his retirement from acting, at age 83, with immediate effect.

UPDATE 13/01/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Being an actor isn't fun anymore

“As we get older, there are phases of life that we enter into, and being an actor just isn't fun anymore,” he might have said, says a source who remained anonymous. Other reports hinted that he may branch out into other creative fields he is better at (and more interested in), though they didn't provide any details.

#ThankYouRufus

For a little while on Monday evening, #ThankYouRufus was a trending hashtag on Twitter. As many fans reminisce and look back on all the unforgettable memories, some may wonder what about now made him make the decision.

“Rufus was unlike any other actor we’ve ever seen! #ThankYouRufus”
— @universalObserver, 12 Jan 2026
“Rufus wasn't retired?”
— @borisB0, 12 Jan 2026

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