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Jacques François

Jacques François

Born:16. Mai 1920

Place of Birth:Paris, France

Died:25. November 2003

Known For:Acting

Biography

Henri Jacques Daniel Paul François, famously known as Jacques François, was a distinguished French actor whose career spanned an impressive sixty years, from 1942 to 2002. Throughout his illustrious career, François graced the screens in over 120 films and graced the stage in more than 30 productions, showcasing his remarkable talent and versatility.

One notable chapter in François's life was during World War II when he served as a captain in the French First Army under General de Lattre, demonstrating not only his acting prowess but also his courage and dedication to his country.

In 1948, François ventured to Hollywood with hopes of securing the lead role in "Letter from an Unknown Woman" directed by Max Ophüls. Although the part ultimately went to Louis Jourdan, this experience marked a significant moment in François's career, leading him to appear alongside legendary actors Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers in "The Barkleys of Broadway" in 1949.

Upon his return to France, François continued to captivate audiences with his performances on both the big screen and the stage, earning a reputation as a skilled and respected actor in the industry. His ability to dub Gregory Peck into French further showcased his talent and versatility as a performer.

Throughout his career, François left an indelible mark on the world of cinema, with his captivating performances and unwavering dedication to his craft earning him a place among the most esteemed actors of his time. His legacy continues to inspire aspiring actors and film enthusiasts alike, cementing his status as a true icon in the history of French cinema.

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Filmografie

Schauspiel

The Day of the Jackal

The Day of the Jackal

Pascal

1973

An international assassin known as ‘The Jackal’ is employed by disgruntled French generals to kill President Charles de Gaulle, with a dedicated gendarme on the assassin’s trail.
The Mad Adventures of Rabbi Jacob

The Mad Adventures of Rabbi Jacob

General

1973

In this riot of frantic disguises and mistaken identities, Victor Pivert, a blustering, bigoted French factory owner, finds himself taken hostage by Slimane, an Arab rebel leader. The two dress up as rabbis as they try to elude not only assasins from Slimane's country, but also the police, who think Pivert is a murderer. Pivert ends up posing as Rabbi Jacob, a beloved figure who's returned to France for his first visit after 30 years in the United States. Adding to the confusion are Pivert's dentist-wife, who thinks her husband is leaving her for another woman, their daughter, who's about to get married, and a Parisian neighborhood filled with people eager to celebrate the return of Rabbi Jacob.
Sorcerer

Sorcerer

Lefevre

1977

Four men from different parts of the globe, all hiding from their pasts in the same remote South American town, agree to risk their lives transporting several cases of dynamite (which is so old that it is dripping unstable nitroglycerin) across dangerous jungle terrain.
The Gendarme and the Creatures from Outer Space

The Gendarme and the Creatures from Outer Space

der Oberst

1979

The bungling inspector Cruchot finds himself trying to save the residents of St. Tropez from some oil-drinking humanoid aliens. The only way to tell the aliens from the real people, besides their constant thirst for oil-products, is that they sound like empty garbage cans when you touch them. Chaos is ahead.

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