Jean-Pierre Bernard | |
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Born | 22 January 1933 Paris |
Died | 7 July 2017 | (aged 84)
Occupation | Actor |
Jean-Pierre Bernard (22 January 1933 – 7 July 2017) was a French film, television and stage actor.[1] 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.[2]
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 .[3]