Jean-Paul Roussillon
Acting
Biography
Jean-Paul Roussillon (5 March 1931 – 31 July 2009) was a French actor. He appeared in more than 80 films and television shows between 1954 and 2008. He starred in the film Playing 'In the Company of Men', which was screened in the Un Certain Regard section at the 2003 Cannes Film Festival. He won the César Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in A Christmas Tale. For years Roussillon had been battling lung cancer and died on 31 July 2009 in Auxerre, France. Source: Article "Jean-Paul Roussillon" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA 3.0.
Born: March 5, 1931
Place of Birth: Paris, France
Known For
Marriage of Figaro
It's the day of Figaro's marriage to Susanna, but first he must help the Countess divert the Count's attention away from Susanna and back to her, while arranging the betrothal of Cherubino and Barbarina.
Le Grand Échiquier
Deadlier Than the Male
In the heart of Paris, a restaurateur's mundane life is disrupted by the arrival of his ex-wife's daughter, who claims to be in need after her mother's death. After marrying her, tensions rise when she becomes involved with a young student, leading to betrayal and murder. As secrets unfold, he uncovers the truth about her past and her manipulative nature.
Playing 'In the Company of Men'
A troupe of actors rehearse a play. In the play-within-the-film, an ambitious son and his distant father fight for control of an armaments firm and are pushed to eventual destruction by dangerous outside forces and traitorous aides.
Same Old Song
Odile is a business executive looking for a new, bigger apartment. Her younger sister Camille has just completed her doctoral thesis in history and is a Paris tour guide. Simon is a regular on Camille's tours because he's attracted to her. Camille has fallen for Marc, and they begin an affair. Nicolas is also looking for an apartment, since he hopes to eventually have his family join him in Paris.
Kings & Queen
Shortly before her wedding, art gallery director Nora travels from Paris to Grenoble to visit her preteen son, Elias, who is spending time with her aging professor father, Louis, recently diagnosed with terminal cancer. During her stay, she reaches out to her former lover, Ismaël, a viola player and father figure to Elias who has been committed against his will to a mental hospital. Ismaël, however, has his own problems to sort out.
Un fil à la patte
L'Argent
Saccard, ready to use all means, however immoral or illegal, tries to gain back the fortune he lost three years ago. All involving business and the exchange market. He has a loyal accomplice, an indifferent son, maybe-friends, partners and investors and of course, enemies.
Weekend at Dunkirk
In June 1940, during the Dunkirk evacuation of Allied troops to England, French sergeant Julien Maillat and his men debate whether to evacuate to Britain or stay and fight the German troops that are closing-in from all directions.
A Christmas Tale
When their regal matriarch falls ill, the troubled Vuillard family come together for a hesitant Christmastime reunion. Among them is rebellious ne'er-do-well Henri and the uptight Elizabeth. Together under the same roof for the first time in many years, their intricate, long denied resentments and yearnings emerge again.
Filmography
as Abel
as Maury
as Abel Vuillard
as Mac Gregor (Voice)
as Henri Jurrieu
as Madeleine
as Roger Castellac
as Mischka
as Jean Farjon
as Julian Verbaccke
as Père
as Monsieur Arthur
as Planchet
as Albert Croquebeois
as Raymond
as Oncle Fernand
as Emile
as Dalmas
as Tranchecul
as Gorgerin
as Nadir
as Napoléon
as Henri
as Joseph Barsky
as Busch
as Jacques
as Jean Trillat
as Garniks
as Arnolli
as Simon Romans
as Léonce
as The Judge
as Verjon
as Trivelin
as Le juge d'instruction Dauzat
as George Dandin
as Self
as Jean
as Mascarille
as Joseph
as Tristan
as Mercure-Sosie
as Lépine
as Beppo
as le gouape
as Giles
as L'Eveillé
as Arlequin
as Boutain
as Grippe-Soleil
as Jean
as Amédée
as Apo Ancelin
as Un domestique