RĂ©gis LaspalĂšs (born 25 February 1957 in Paris) is a French comedian and actor best known for his collaboration with Philippe Chevallier. He studied at the Ăcole des Beaux-Arts in Paris, from which he graduated in plastic arts, in sculpture section. Then, he enrolled in Cours Simon, to follow what was for him, his true vocation: becoming an actor. In 1981, Chevallier and LaspalĂšs created their first show: No fantasy in orangeade. They were then spotted by Philippe Bouvard aâŠ