Jean-Pierre Léaud

69th Annual Cannes Film Festival - Closing Ceremony

Léaud in 2016, photo by Prphotos

Place of Birth: Paris, France

Date of Birth: 28 May, 1944

Ethnicity: French, Breton

Jean-Pierre Léaud is a French actor. A notable figure of the Nouvelle Vague (French New Wave), he is known for his work in the films of François Truffaut and Jean-Luc Godard. He starred as Antoine Doinel, somewhat of an alter ego of Truffaut, in his films The 400 Blows, Antoine and Colette, Stolen Kisses, Bed and Board, and Love on the Run.

Jean-Pierre is the son of film and television actress Jacqueline Pierreux (Jacqueline Léone Madeleine Pierreux) and scenarist, novelist, and assistant director Pierre Léaud. His father was born in Rennes, Ille-et-Vilaine, Brittany. His mother was born in Rouen, Normandy.

Jean-Pierre is married to actress Brigitte Duvivier.

1 Response

  1. andrew says:

    his father was born in Rennes, Brittany, and his mother was born in Rouen, Normandy.

    her mother’s full name is Jacqueline Léone Madeleine Pierreux.

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