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Jean-Pierre Cassel | |
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 Jean-Pierre Cassel at the 2006 Cannes Film Festival. | |
| Born | Jean-Pierre Crochon 27 October 1932 Paris France |
| Died | 19 April 2007 (aged 74) Paris, France |
| Nationality | French |
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| Spouses | Sabine Litique
(m. 1966; div. 1980)Anne Célérier (m. 1981) |
| Children | 4, including Vincent, Mathias and Cécile |
| Parent(s) | Georges Crochon Louise-Marguerite Fabrègue |
Jean-Pierre Cassel (born Jean-Pierre Crochon; 27 October 1932 – 19 April 2007) was a French actor and dancer. A popular star of French cinema, he was initially known for his comedy film appearances, though he also proved a gifted dramatic actor, and accrued over 200 film and television credits in a career spanning over 50 years.[1]
He worked with many notable directors, including Luis Buñuel, Abel Gance, Jean Renoir, Claude Chabrol, Sidney Lumet, Joseph Losey, Chantal Akerman and Robert Altman. He was nominated for a César Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in La Cérémonie (1995).
Cassel was also the father of actor Vincent Cassel, actress/singer Cécile Cassel, and rapper Mathias Cassel.
- ^ "Jean-Pierre Cassel, 74, Actor Who Starred in '60s French Comedies, Dies". The New York Times. Agence France-Presse. 21 April 2007. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 17 August 2022.