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Jean-Claude Brialy Biography

Birth Name:Jean-Claude Brialy

Birth Place:Aumale, Alger, Algeria

Profession Actor, Director, Writer, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

  • Best known for performing the main character of Mister Foucauld in the comedy “The Phantom of Liberty” written and directed by Luis Buñuel in 1974
  • He wrote two autobiographies, the first titled “Le ruisseau des singes” in 2000 and the second titled “J'ai oublié de vous dire” in 2004, in which he reveals more personal details about his life
  • He performed the character of Robert Fresnel in the comedy “Special Delivery” starring Sandrine Kiberlain, Jean-Pierre Darroussin and Dominique Blanc in 2002
  • He met his best friend, actress Romy Schneider, on the set of the movie “Christine” in 1958 and was invited to her wedding with writer Daniel Biasini in Germany

Awards

  • 1972Silver Seashell-: winner
  • 1974Gold Hugo-Best Feature: nominated
  • 1977César-Best Supporting Actor (Meilleur acteur dans un second rôle): nominated
  • 1988César-Best Supporting Actor (Meilleur acteur dans un second rôle): winner