André Penvern

André Penvern

78 · Born: Nov 26, 1947

Personal Details

BornNov 26, 1947 Sèvres, Seine-et-Oise [now Hauts-de-Seine], France

Biography

André Penvern, a French actor of remarkable talent, was born in the picturesque town of Sèvres. As a young individual, he began his journey in the world of performing arts at the tender age of 17, working with esteemed National Drama Centers. With time, he gradually transitioned from playing minor roles to taking on more significant responsibilities, including stage management, sound design, and even lighting design.

It was during this period that he had a pivotal encounter with Margot Capelier, a renowned casting director. This meeting proved to be a turning point in his career, as she introduced him to some of the most influential figures in the industry, including Fred Zinnemann, Otto Preminger, John Frankenheimer, and Gérard Oury.

Throughout his illustrious career, André Penvern has effortlessly navigated between the worlds of theater and television, collaborating with a diverse range of artists, including Jean Marboeuf, Alain Bonnot, Philippe de Broca, and Olivier Dahan.

Career

The Happy Prince
The Happy Prince as Monsieur Dupoirier
2014
Grace of Monaco
Grace of Monaco as Charles de Gaulle
2012
Paulette
Paulette as Walter
The Chef
The Chef as Le père de Béatrice
2009
Inglourious Basterds
Inglourious Basterds as Old French Veterinarian
2007
La Vie En Rose
La Vie En Rose as Jacques Canetti
2001
Vidocq
Vidocq as Veraldi
2000
Amazon
Amazon as Colonel de Villeneuve
1999
Les parasites
Les parasites as Albert Wurtz
1994
Ready to Wear
Ready to Wear as Hotel Clerk
1992
The Bohemian Life
The Bohemian Life as Police Inspector
1990
May Wine
May Wine as Concierge
1989
1988
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels as Waiter on the Train
1985
The Holcroft Covenant
The Holcroft Covenant as Frederick Leger
1981
The Hippies
The Hippies as Jean-Michel, le mari d'Odette
1979
French Postcards
French Postcards as Jean-Louis
1977
Le couple témoin
Le couple témoin as Television speaker
March or Die
March or Die as 'Top Hat'
Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo
Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo as French Policeman (uncredited)
Animal
Animal as Stanislas, le directeur de production
1976
The Tenant
The Tenant as Cafe waiter
1975
1973
The Mad Adventures of Rabbi Jacob
The Mad Adventures of Rabbi Jacob as Assistant to Andréani
The Day of the Jackal
The Day of the Jackal as Policeman at Tulle Station