Quick Facts
Born:
1933-01-22
Birthplace:
Paris, France
Credits:
31 Total Roles
Jean-Pierre Bernard
Acting
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Biography
Jean-Pierre Bernard (22 January 1933 – 7 July 2017) was a French film, television and stage actor. 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.
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 .
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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 .
Source: Article "Jean-Pierre Bernard" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA.
Known For
The Eiger Sanction
Montaigne
Les Misérables
Champmathieu's lawyer
The New Avengers
Bodyguard
Monique
Le vieux photographe
Raphael or the Debauched One
Norville
Brigade of Death
'Le Grec'
A Business of Men
Jean Jousselin
The Satin Slipper
Don Camille
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Belmondo, il était une fois le beau monde MOVIE | Self |
| 2011 | Jules et Marcel MOVIE | Narrator |
| 2005 | Faites comme chez vous ! TV | Jacques |
| 2002 | Monique MOVIE | Le vieux photographe |
| 1999 | Le Cid MOVIE | Don Diègue |
| 1990 | Cyrano de Bergerac MOVIE | Carbon de Castel Jaloux |
| 1988 | My Friend the Traitor MOVIE | The captain |
| 1986 | The Satin Slipper MOVIE | Don Camille |
| 1985 | Brigade of Death MOVIE | 'Le Grec' |
| 1985 | Châteauvallon TV | Self |