Bernard Fresson

Bernard Fresson

Deceased · Born: May 27, 1931 · Died: Oct 20, 2002

Personal Details

BornMay 27, 1931 Reims, Marne, France
Spouse
  • Monique Levrez

    ( Apr 1, 1988 to Oct 20, 2002 )
  • Jacqueline Ruchaud

    ( Oct 30, 1956 to Jun 3, 1982 )

Biography

Bernard Fresson, a renowned French actor, embarked on his life's journey on May 27, 1931, in the charming city of Reims, located in the Marne department of France. Throughout his illustrious career, he left an indelible mark on the world of cinema, featuring in a plethora of remarkable films, including the critically acclaimed "Z" released in 1969, the action-packed "French Connection II" which premiered in 1975, and the poignant "Hiroshima Mon Amour" that debuted in 1959.

Beyond his professional accomplishments, Bernard Fresson's personal life was marked by two significant unions. He was married to the lovely Monique Levrez and later to Jacqueline Ruchaud, with whom he shared a deep and abiding love.

Tragically, Bernard Fresson's life came to a close on October 20, 2002, in the picturesque town of Orsay, situated in the Essonne department of France. Despite his passing, his legacy lives on, and his contributions to the world of cinema continue to inspire and captivate audiences to this day.

Career

2002
The Adversary
The Adversary as Le père de Christine
2000
Six-Pack
Six-Pack as Benetti
1998
Place Vendôme
Place Vendôme as Vincent Malivert
1996
My Man
My Man as Director of personnel
1993
Germinal
Germinal as Victor Deneulin
1991
Money
Money as Henry Landau
Dingo
Dingo as Jacques Boulain
Sons
Sons as Baker
1987
Sweet Lies
Sweet Lies as Mr. Leguard
1982
Espion, lève-toi
Espion, lève-toi as Henri Marchand
1978
Little Girl in Blue Velvet
Little Girl in Blue Velvet as Professeur Lherbier
1977
1976
The Tenant
The Tenant as Scope
1975
French Connection II
French Connection II as Henri Barthélémy
Cookies
Cookies as Émile, professional painter
1973
Oh, Sun
Oh, Sun as Friend
1971
Max and the Junkmen
Max and the Junkmen as Abel Maresco
1969
Z
Z as Matt, friend of the Deputy, lawyer
1968
Farewell, Friend
Farewell, Friend as Inspecteur Antoine Méloutis
Woman in Chains
Woman in Chains as Gilbert Moreau
1967
Far from Vietnam
Far from Vietnam as Claude Ridder (segment "Claude Ridder")
Belle de Jour
Belle de Jour as The Hail (uncredited)
1966
Is Paris Burning?
Is Paris Burning? as F.F.I liaison officer
Triple Cross
Triple Cross as French Resistant Raymond
1962
The Longest Day
The Longest Day as French Commando (uncredited)
1959
Hiroshima Mon Amour
Hiroshima Mon Amour as German Lover