Jean-Pierre Bernard
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 . Source: Article "Jean-Pierre Bernard" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA.
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- 1933-01-22 · Paris, France
- Died
- 2017-07-07
Known for
- The Eiger Sanction (1975) — Montaigne
- Les Misérables (1982) — Champmathieu's lawyer
- The New Avengers (1976) — Bodyguard
- Monique (2002) — Le vieux photographe
- Raphael or the Debauched One (1971) — Norville
- Brigade of Death (1985) — 'Le Grec'
- A Business of Men (1981) — Jean Jousselin
- The Satin Slipper (1986) — Don Camille
- My Friend the Traitor (1988) — The captain
- Police Commissioner Moulin (1976) — Me Langeaux
- Requiem pour un caïd (1964) — Joseph Pinelli aka 'le Beau Jo'
- Voulez-vous un bébé Nobel ? (1980) — Le financier arabe
- Saint-Just and the Force of Things (1975) — Barère
- Adélaïde (1968) — Christian
- Apostrophes (1975) — Self
- Châteauvallon (1985)