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Jacques Charon
Born 1920-02-27Paris, France
Jacques Charon (27 February 1920 – 15 October 1975) was a French actor and film director. Born in Paris, Charon trained at the Conservatoire national supérieur d'art dramatique (CNSAD) and made his début at the Comédie-Française in 1941. During his time there which lasted until his death, he played over 150 roles in the classical and modern repertoire. Charon directed the 1968 feature film A Flea in Her Ear and the 1973 television movie Monsieur Pompadour. He played Spalanzani in the complete recording of The Tales of Hoffmann (Decca, 1971). Charon died in Paris and is buried in the Cimetière de Montmartre. Source: Article "Jacques Charon" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA 3.0.
Screen work
Movies & roles
Salzburg Marionette Theatre: The Tales of HoffmannRoleLe Sexe faibleAntoineLa Troupe du Roy : Hommage à MolièreMonsieur Jourdain / ArganTartuffeOrgonLe MisanthropeOronteUn fil à la patteFontanetVingt-neuf degrés à l'ombrePomadourFeu la mère de madameLucienThe Double BedLe fiancé (3 : « La Répétition »)Comment épouser un premier ministreCchief of staffHow Do You Like My Sister?JolivetTeuf-teufSelf - HostIn the French StylePatriniHow to Succeed in LoveDirector of Editions du SoleilCartoucheLe colonelThe DreadfulMonestierWould-Be Gentlemanthe dancing masterLe MisanthropeOronteThis Pretty World'La Tulipe'La Blonde des tropiquesAlphonseOperation ThunderMaurice FavierThe Scheming WomenAntonio Pan, le jeune premierLe Petit PoucetNarrateurLe Petit JacquesDefense lawyer Maître Merlin