Marc de Jonge was an American actor, born on February 16, 1949, in Nancy, Meurthe-et-Moselle, France. He is best known for his roles in Rambo III, Empire of the Sun, and La Moglie Nella Cornice.
Personal and Family Life
Marc de Jonge was married to Rebecca Potok from April 23, 1977, until his untimely death on March 10, 1996. Throughout his life, he was known for his dedication to his craft and maintained a private family life away from the public eye.
Career
Marc had a successful acting career, appearing in more than 79 films, primarily in France. He gained international recognition for his role as Soviet Colonel Zaysen in Rambo III, acting alongside Sylvester Stallone. Other notable films include La Cité de la peur and The Empire of the Sun, showcasing his versatility as an actor.
Death and Legacy
Marc de Jonge tragically passed away on March 10, 1996, after falling from the second floor of his Paris home while attempting to enter after forgetting his keys. He was just 47 years old at the time of his death. Despite his short life, he left a lasting impact on the film industry, particularly in French cinema.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Rambo III | 1988-05-24 | Coronel Zaysen |
| L’Opération Corned Beef | 1991-02-06 | Le consul Burger de l’ambassade d’Autriche |
| La Cité de la peur | 1994-03-09 | Serge Karamazov’s boss |
| Street of No Return | 1989-05-17 | Eddie |
| Marie de Nazareth | 1995-03-29 | Hérode |
| Les jocondes | 1983-06-29 | Frédéric |
| Génération oxygène | 1991-05-15 | Richard Malatray |
| Passez une bonne nuit | 1990-01-27 | Bradley |
| Tolérance | 1989-10-20 | Cabanes |
| Mon curé chez les nudistes | 1982-07-28 | Oscar, le coiffeur |
| Fantaghirò 4 | 1994-12-19 | Tohor |
| À deux pas du paradis | 1992-04-19 | Raphael |
| Présumé dangereux | 1990-05-01 | Vigier |
| Un Indien dans la ville | 1994-12-14 | Roustan |
| La Femme secrète | 1986-09-17 | Lamour |
| Ainsi soient-elles | 1995-01-25 | Jean |
| Guerres civiles en France | 1978-03-15 | Les commissaire alliés (segment “Premier empire”) |
| Le complexe du kangourou | 1986-09-10 | Verahege |
| Pas d’amour sans amour! | 1993-11-10 | Le gynécologue |
| État des lieux | 1995-06-14 | L’agresseur |
| Le cimetière des voitures | 1983-04-30 | Carioth |
| Le secret de Sarah Tombelaine | 1991-07-10 | Kerguen |
| La montagna dei diamanti | 1991-10-09 | Fourie |
| François Villon – Poetul vagabond | 1987-01-01 | Perrenet Marchand (Bastardul) |
| L’aigle et la colombe | 1977-05-04 | |
| Obiettivo indiscreto | 1992-04-10 | Goddart |
| Docteur Semmelweis | 1995-11-20 | Professor Klein |
| Empire of the Sun | 1987-12-09 | Frenchman |
| La Révolution française | 1989-05-10 | Antoine-Joseph Santerre |
| Killer Kid | 1994-06-22 | Hans |
| Rive droite, rive gauche | 1984-10-30 | Jaffré |
| Ronde de nuit | 1984-01-11 | |
| Nestor Burma | 1991-09-29 | montholieu |
| Fantaghirò | 1991-12-22 | Tohor |
| Commissaire Moulin | 1976-08-04 | Lesueur |
| The Burning Shore | 1991-01-01 | Fourie |
| Champs-Elysées | 1982-01-16 | Self |