Jean Meyer was an American actor who is best known for Would-Be Gentleman, Au théâtre ce soir, and Marriage of Figaro. Born on January 14, 1914, in Paris, France, he made significant contributions to theater and cinema. He passed away on January 8, 2003, in Paris, France.
Personal and Family Life
Jean Meyer was born as André Meyer Jean, Léon in Paris. Not much is publicly known about his family life, but his career spanned several decades, during which he became a prominent figure in French cinema. His early years helped shape his passion for acting and directing.
Career Highlights
Meyer enjoyed a successful career in the performing arts, demonstrating his talent both on stage and in films. He gained recognition for his roles in notable productions such as “Le Bourgeois gentilhomme” and “Le Médecin malgré lui.” His versatility allowed him to engage audiences across different genres.
Death and Legacy
Jean Meyer died on January 8, 2003, in Paris due to natural causes. His passing marked the end of an era for many fans of French cinema and theater. His legacy lives on through his extensive body of work, inspiring future generations of performers and filmmakers.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Volpone | 1978-12-08 | Corbaccio |
| Le Corniaud | 1965-03-24 | un complice de Saroyan |
| Huit hommes dans un château | 1942-12-09 | Le neveu du notaire |
| Les Violents | 1958-01-10 | Eugène Gallois |
| Le Médecin malgré lui | 1973-08-31 | Géronte |
| Je suis avec toi | 1943-12-22 | Armand |
| Detective Story | 1972-10-30 | Le lieutenant Mulligan |
| Adieu Léonard | 1943-09-01 | Tancrede |
| Ne bougez plus ! | 1941-10-30 | Paturel |
| Procès au Vatican | 1952-08-29 | L’abbé Deltroëtte |
| Le Bourgeois gentilhomme | 1958-11-19 | Covielle, Cléonte’s valet |
| Clara de Montargis | 1951-06-20 | D’Artagnan / Albert |
| Le Plaisir | 1952-02-29 | Monsieur Dupuis |
| Coup de feu dans la nuit | 1943-03-03 | Baron |
| La Route du bagne | 1945-10-16 | |
| L’Insaisissable Frédéric | 1946-07-15 | (uncredited) |
| Capitaine Blomet | 1947-12-10 | Justin |
| Entre onze heures et minuit | 1949-03-23 | Victor |
| La Comédie avant Molière | 1946-01-01 | |
| Pitié pour les vamps | 1956-10-19 | |
| Le mariage de Figaro | 1959-11-04 |