Quick Facts
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.
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
The Mad Adventures of Rabbi Jacob
Police Biker
Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo
Truck Driver
The Discord
Le contremaître
The Seventh Company Has Been Found
L'officier allemand qui s'aperçoit de l'évasion
Diva
Krantz
Animal
Le chauffeur de taxi
Black Venus
Henri de Blainville
Let Joy Reign Supreme
Peasant
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 |