Jacques Villeret | |
|---|---|
 Villeret in 1999 | |
| Born | Jacky Boufroura 6 February 1951 Tours, France |
| Died | 28 January 2005 (aged 53) Évreux, France |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Spouse | Irina Tarassov (1979–1998) |
Jacques Villeret (French pronunciation: [ʒak vilʁɛ]; 6 February 1951 – 28 January 2005) was a French actor, best known internationally for his role as François Pignon in the comedy Le Dîner de Cons. During his career, he earned many awards including the prestigious medal and title of Chevalier de la Légion d'Honneur.[1]