Michel Etcheverry was a French actor. First a teacher, he began his career in the theater as a stage manager, then joined the troupe of Louis Jouvet. He entered the Comédie-Française in 1961, was named member in 1964, honorary member in 1984. His repertoire includes many tragedies from the classical repertoire. His austere physique, his deep voice and the rigor of his acting serve the tragic repertoire as well as contemporary drama. He participated in numerous films and television programs.

D'abord instituteur, il est renvoyé en 1940 pour avoir refusé de faire chanter aux enfants Maréchal, nous voilà !. Il commence sa carrière au théâtre comme régisseur, puis entre dans la troupe de Louis Jouvet.

Il entre à la Comédie-Française en 1961, est nommé sociétaire en 1964, sociétaire honoraire en 1984. Son répertoire comporte de nombreuses tragédies du répertoire classique.