Thierry Rocher (5 May 1959 – 2 February 2025) was a French playwright and actor.
Life and career.
Born in Vichy on 5 May 1959, Rocher started his career as a literary editor. In 2012, he appeared onstage in "Le Candidat 2012" by . In 2022, he wrote the book "La Mort passe". He also participated in the TV show "", broadcast on Paris Première. His presence on the show was satirical, pretending to be a serious expert on a wide variety of topics and ending his presentations by quoting a fictitious Chinese philosopher named Qi Shi Tsu. A collection of his presentations, titled "Les pensées de Qi Shi Tsu", was published by Éditions Nems & Philosophie in 2017. His son, Lucas, became a singer.
Rocher died on 2 February 2025, at the age of 65.