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Born:
1921-02-21
Birthplace:
Paris, France
Credits:
40 Total Roles
Claude Cerval
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Biography
Claude Cerval (21 February 1921 – 25 July 1972) was a French film actor. He appeared in more than forty films from 1955 to 1971.
After his secondary studies, he took drama lessons with, among others, Louis Jouvet. He then performed in cabarets and at the theater, notably at the Odéon, before joining the Théâtre national populaire. He worked in cinema and television as well. He was well remembered for his performance in the role of the detestable Count of Nansac in the ORTF series Jacquou le Croquant in 1969.
He died of heart failure at the age of 51.
Source: Article "Claude Cerval" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA.
After his secondary studies, he took drama lessons with, among others, Louis Jouvet. He then performed in cabarets and at the theater, notably at the Odéon, before joining the Théâtre national populaire. He worked in cinema and television as well. He was well remembered for his performance in the role of the detestable Count of Nansac in the ORTF series Jacquou le Croquant in 1969.
He died of heart failure at the age of 51.
Source: Article "Claude Cerval" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA.
Known For
Belle de Jour
The Driver (uncredited)
Bob le Flambeur
Jean, the Croupier
Any Number Can Win
Police commissioner
The Milky Way
Brigadier
The Big Risk
Raoul Fargier
The Cousins
Clovis
Le Beau Serge
Priester
To Die of Love
Investigating judge
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Manhunt for Murder MOVIE | Self |
| 1971 | Angel's Leap MOVIE | Marc Orsini |
| 1971 | To Die of Love MOVIE | Investigating judge |
| 1970 | Clock Head MOVIE | Fine Faisan |
| 1969 | Jacquou le Croquant TV | Le Comte de Nansac |
| 1969 | The Milky Way MOVIE | Brigadier |
| 1969 | Sial IV TV | Nathanaël de Geoffroy |
| 1968 | Beru and These Women MOVIE | Vérian |
| 1968 | The Woman Is a Stranger MOVIE | Joe Kerr |
| 1967 | Graf Yoster gibt sich die Ehre TV | Bernard Bargain |