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Guillaume Bats

Guillaume Bats was a French comedian and actor known for stand-up, television appearances, and humour that drew on self-deprecation and his disability.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Guillaume Bats was a French comedian and actor known for stand-up comedy, television appearances, and humour that drew on self-deprecation and his disability. Born Guillaume Batreau in Reims, he became known to French audiences through stage work and TV programmes before his death in Paris in 2023.

Early life

Guillaume Bats was born Guillaume Batreau in Reims, France, in 1987. Sources say he began theatre as a child and later moved to Paris to pursue comedy and performance.

Career

He built a career in stand-up and television, gaining wider recognition through internet sketches and TV appearances. He performed solo shows and toured widely in France.

Style and themes

Bats was known for humour that used self-deprecation, black humour, and commentary on disability and prejudice. Coverage describes him as one of the best-known French comedians to use his own body and life experience as part of the act.

Death

Guillaume Bats died on 1 June 2023 in Paris at the age of 36. Reports stated that the cause of death was not publicly known at the time of reporting.

Key facts

  • Guillaume Bats was born in Reims on 14 April 1987 and died in Paris on 1 June 2023.
  • His birth name was Guillaume Batreau.
  • He worked in stand-up and television, and was described as a French humorist, comedian, and actor.
  • He became known for comedy that addressed disability, everyday life, pop culture, and self-deprecation.
  • He appeared on French television programmes including On n'demande qu'à en rire.
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Canadian context

Guillaume Bats had no major documented Canada-specific connection in the provided sources, though his work may be of interest to Canadian readers following French-language comedy and disability representation.

Frequently asked questions

Who was Guillaume Bats?
He was a French comedian and actor known for stand-up performances and television appearances.
What was Guillaume Bats's real name?
His birth name was Guillaume Batreau.
When and where was Guillaume Bats born?
He was born on 14 April 1987 in Reims, France.
When did Guillaume Bats die?
He died on 1 June 2023 in Paris, France.
What kind of comedy was he known for?
He was known for self-deprecating humour, black humour, and material about disability, daily life, and pop culture.

References

  1. Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guillaume_Bats
    Supports: Birth and death dates, birth place, occupation, years active, comedy style, and death details.
  2. Guillaume Bats official biographyhttps://guillaumebats.fr/biographie/
    Supports: Birth in Reims, early theatre training, move to Paris, early sketches, and television exposure.
  3. Wikipedia (French)https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guillaume_Bats
    Supports: Birth name, nationality, occupation, education, and death in Paris.
  4. Spectablehttps://www.spectable.com/artiste/guillaume-bats
    Supports: Disability, television debut, early career, and comedic style.
  5. Paris.frhttps://www.paris.fr/pages/guillaume-bats-c-est-bath-19332
    Supports: Performance of Hors cadre, birth date, and disability-related context.
  6. Le Mondehttps://www.lemonde.fr/culture/article/2023/06/02/l-humoriste-guillaume-bats-adepte-de-l-autoderision-et-de-la-provocation-est-mort_6175907_3246.html
    Supports: Obituary details, public profile, self-deprecating style, and death notice.
  7. Nice-Matinhttps://www.nicematin.com/culture/people/qui-etait-guillaume-bats-cet-humoriste-de-36-ans-decede-jeudi-en-pleine-tournee-851688
    Supports: Death, age, career highlights, and touring status.