Quick Facts
Born:
1922-01-16
Birthplace:
Saint-Rome de Cernon, Aveyron, France
Credits:
61 Total Roles
Jean Gaven
Acting
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Biography
Jean Gaven (16 January 1922 – 5 May 2014) was a French actor. He appeared in more than sixty films between 1945 and 1996.
Born in Saint-Rome-de-Cernon, France on January 16, 1922, Gaven began acting sometime after the end of World War II, amassing a filmography of more than 60 motion pictures during a career spanning more than five decades. Married to the actress Dominique Wilms, he died at the age of 92 in Paris, France, on May 5, 2014.
Source: Article "Jean Gaven" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA 3.0.
Born in Saint-Rome-de-Cernon, France on January 16, 1922, Gaven began acting sometime after the end of World War II, amassing a filmography of more than 60 motion pictures during a career spanning more than five decades. Married to the actress Dominique Wilms, he died at the age of 92 in Paris, France, on May 5, 2014.
Source: Article "Jean Gaven" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA 3.0.
Known For
One Deadly Summer
Leballech, boss of the sawmill
The Story of O
Pierre
Pasha
Marc, un inspecteur
Rider on the Rain
Inspector Toussaint
Who Is Killing the Great Chefs of Europe?
Salpetre
The Witches of Salem
Peter Corey
And Hope to Die
Rizzio
The Wild Oat
Abbot Daniel, village vicar
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Les Bidochon MOVIE | Maître Nerval |
| 1994 | The Eagle and the Horse MOVIE | Self |
| 1993 | L'Œil écarlate MOVIE | Etienne Delvaux |
| 1988 | Juillet en septembre MOVIE | Monsieur Challe |
| 1986 | Fred connexion MOVIE | Self |
| 1984 | Venus on Fire MOVIE | Waldo |
| 1983 | One Deadly Summer MOVIE | Leballech, boss of the sawmill |
| 1981 | Signé Furax MOVIE | L'agent sans panier à salade |
| 1978 | Who Is Killing the Great Chefs of Europe? MOVIE | Salpetre |
| 1977 | Madame Claude MOVIE | Gustave Lucas |