Jean-Pierre Bernard (22 January 1933 – 7 July 2017) was a French film, television and stage actor.[1] He appeared in many French films over a 50-year period and became known internationally for his portrayal of a French climber named Jean-Paul Montaigne in the 1975 film The Eiger Sanction that was directed by and starred Clint Eastwood.[2]
Jean-Pierre Bernard | |
|---|---|
| Born | 22 January 1933 Paris |
| Died | 7 July 2017 (aged 84) |
| Occupation | Actor |
Bernard studied at the French National Academy of Dramatic Arts. His French language film appearances include: Adelaide (1968) directed by Jean-Daniel Simon, Le Soulier de satin (1985) directed by Manoel de Oliveira and Mon ami le traître (1988) directed by José Giovanni .[3]
Filmography
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Requiem pour un caïd | Pinelli | |
| 1968 | Adélaïde | Christian | |
| 1969 | The Adding Machine | Christian | |
| 1971 | Raphael, or The Debauched One | Norville | |
| 1975 | The Eiger Sanction | Montaigne | |
| 1980 | Voulez-vous un bébé Nobel ? | Le financier arabe | |
| 1981 | Votre enfant m'intéresse | ||
| 1981 | Une affaire d'hommes | Jean | |
| 1982 | Les Misérables | Avocat | |
| 1984 | Julien Fontanes, magistrat | Dany Mandina | |
| 1985 | Brigade des moeurs | Le Grec | |
| 1985 | The Satin Slipper | Don Camille | |
| 1986 | On a volé Charlie Spencer | L'amant de la mère | |
| 1988 | Mon ami le traître | Le capitaine / The captain | |
| 2002 | Monique | Le vieux photographe | |
| 2008 | A Man and His Dog | Un clochard |
References
edit- ^ Jean-Pierre Bernard at leasarchiveduspectacle (French language). Retrieved 11 May 2014
- ^ "Le comédien Jean-Pierre Bernard est mort à l'âge de 84 ans". ledauphine.com. Retrieved 11 July 2017.
- ^ Jean Pierre Bernard at frenchfilms.info. Retrieved 11 May 2014
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