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Jean-Jacques Moreau Biography and Full Filmography - MovieWise

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Born:
1947-02-04

Birthplace:
Stains, Seine-Saint-Denis, France

Credits:
47 Total Roles

Jean-Jacques Moreau

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Biography

Jean-Jacques Moreau is a French actor and screenwriter, born on February 4, 1947, in Stains, Seine-Saint-Denis. His artistic career spans both theater and film. He is distinguished by his versatility and the diversity of his collaborations with numerous renowned directors.

In film, Jean-Jacques Moreau has appeared in several notable films, including Gérard Oury's The Adventures of Rabbi Jacob, A Few Quiet Gentlemen, Jackal, and Good Kisses, Until Monday. He has also appeared in television productions, playing Leroy-Champier in the miniseries The Big Secret (1989), Duroc in Josephine or the Comedy of Ambitions (1979), and Theo van Gogh in Paul Gauguin (1975). He also appeared in the cult film Diva (1981), where he played the character of Krantz.

His presence on stage has been marked by numerous roles in both classical and contemporary works. He has worked under the direction of such leading figures as Gabriel Garran in Bertolt Brecht's The Visions of Simone Machard, Denis Llorca in William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, and Jacques Echantillon in Dario Fo's Accidental Death of an Anarchist, a role for which he was nominated for a Molière Best Actor Award. He has also appeared in plays such as Jean-Michel Ribes' The Sycamore Tree Must Flow and Jean Genet's The Balcony.

Jean-Jacques Moreau has portrayed a variety of characters, ranging from drama to comedy, both on television and in the theater. His artistic career demonstrates a great adaptability and a pronounced taste for the eclecticism of genres and registers. Throughout his career, he has collaborated with directors and producers both in France and internationally, consolidating his reputation in the world of live performance and audiovisual.

Known For

Full Filmography

Year Title Role
2020 L'Affaire Marvin MOVIE Richard Latour
2010 Black Venus MOVIE Henri de Blainville
2010 Douze hommes en colère MOVIE Juré n°10
2000 Nouvelle Vague : El cine sin dogmas MOVIE Self
1998 Passion interdite MOVIE Daniel
1996 Sur un air de mambo MOVIE Gilles
1995 Les Louves MOVIE Pierre
1992 Vagabond MOVIE François
1992 Princesse Alexandra TV Metternich
1991 The Pleasure of Love MOVIE Smallow

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