Bernard Fresson was a French actor who is best known for Z, French Connection II, and The Tenant. He was born on May 27, 1931, in Reims, Marne, France, and passed away on October 20, 2002, in Orsay, Essonne, France.
Personal and Family Life
Bernard Fresson was married twice during his life. His first marriage was to Jacqueline Ruchaud from 1956 until their divorce in 1982. He later married Monique Levrez in 1988, and they remained together until his death in 2002.
Death and Legacy
Bernard Fresson died from cancer on October 20, 2002. He left a legacy of diverse film roles and is remembered for his frequent collaborations with renowned directors like Alain Resnais and Claude Sautet.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Les Feux de la Chandeleur | 1972-05-24 | Marc Champenois |
| Sans famille | 2000-12-12 | Padrone Garofoli |
| Z | 1969-02-26 | Matt, friend of the Deputy, lawyer |
| Max et les ferrailleurs | 1971-02-17 | Abel Maresco |
| French Connection II | 1975-05-18 | Henri Barthélémy |
| Je t’aime, je t’aime | 1968-04-24 | Bernard Hannecart |
| La guerre est finie | 1966-05-11 | Sarlat |
| Adieu l’ami | 1968-08-14 | Inspecteur Antoine Méloutis |
| Hiroshima mon amour | 1959-06-10 | German Lover |
| Six-Pack | 2000-04-26 | Benetti |