Jean Lanier
Acting
Biography
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Born: August 2, 1913
Place of Birth: Saint-Ouen, Seine-Saint-Denis, France
Known For
The Investigations of Commissioner Maigret
Children of Paradise
In a chaotic 19th-century Paris teeming with aristocrats, thieves, psychics, and courtesans, theater mime Baptiste is in love with the mysterious actress Garance. But Garance, in turn, is loved by three other men: pretentious actor Frederick, conniving thief Lacenaire, and Count Edouard of Montray.
The Accursed Kings
It is the start of the 14th century and Philip IV the Fair reigns supreme over France. His three sons would rule after him. Isabelle, his only daughter, is married to King Edward II of England. Under Philip's reign, France is great but its people are unhappy. Only one power dares to stand up to him: the order of the Knights Templar. When the last Grand Master of the Temple, Jacques de Molay, is burned at the stake, he curses Philip and so begins a dark period, full of blood and violence, death and tears ...
Fleur de cactus
Last Year at Marienbad
In a strange and isolated chateau, a man becomes acquainted with a woman and insists that they have met before.
The Soft Skin
Pierre Lachenay is a well-known publisher and lecturer, married to Franca and father of Sabine. He starts a love affair with air hostess Nicole, which Pierre is hiding, but he cannot stay away from her.
The Dream Vagabonds
The Dombreval troupe is the last vestige of an outdated form of entertainment: the traveling theatre. Mireille is the director, strong, courageous, but overwhelmed by the hardships and financial difficulties. Full of dignity, she refuses negotiations and compromises, confronting all with determination. The end is however near, Mireille is aware of it.
The Call of Destiny
Young conductor Roberto Lombardini has never known his father who is actually a former musician, a failed piano player who has sunk into alcoholism.
Pardon Mon Affaire
On an otherwise normal day, Étienne, a happily married man and a good father, sees something that stops him dead in his tracks: a gorgeous woman in a billowing red dress. Long after she has left his vision, her memory continues to haunt his mind. He falls instantly in love with her and tries everything to get to know her better. Helping Étienne snare his elusive lady in red are his three bumbling buddies, which all have secret affairs and/or cheat on their wives.
The Toy
When Francois, a journalist, tours a big store for an article, he is chosen by the son of the newspaper's owner, Rambal-Cochet, as his new toy. Needing money and unwilling to quit his job, Francois agrees to this ridiculous assignment. Gradually befriending the spoiled boy, he induces him to play at making a newspaper, unveiling publicly the tyrannical way of life of the father. The powerful emotional climax we experience with the child astonishes both men.
Filmography
as Monsieur Cochet
as Gaston Lefebure
as L'officiel
as Luguet
as le marquis
as Bouvier-Dumolard
as Head waiter
as Deschanels
as 2nd Guest
as Basile
as Hauteclaire
as Le colonel de Saint-Mégrin
as L'Évêque Adam Orleton
as l'aveugle
as Le directeur de la P.J.
as Duromel
as Michel
as Grand Francoeur
as Corregidor
as Rochambeau
as Un évêque
as A Character from the Hotel
as (uncredited)
as Voisart, l'agent de change de Lucien
as Monsieur Hébuterne
as Pastor
as Le second commissaire (uncredited)
as Ambroise Paré
as Resistant doctor (uncredited)
as Le docteur
as Paul Aubry
as Professor (uncredited)
as Crespi, l'ami
as Monsieur Cristal
as Military Attaché von Kellendorf
as Notary
as Dalcourt
as Docteur Louis
as Tamer
as (uncredited)
as Justex
as Iago - dans la représentation d' "Othello" (uncredited)