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Jean-Pierre Léaud

Jean-Pierre Léaud

Director & actor · born 28 May 1944 · Paris, France

Jean-Pierre Léaud (born 28 May 1944) is a French actor, best known for playing Antoine Doinel in François Truffaut's series of films about that character, beginning with The 400 Blows (1959). He also worked with Aki Kaurismäki, Pier Paolo Pasolini, Jacques Rivette, and Tsai Ming-liang. He is a significant figure of the French New Wave, having appeared in eight films by Jean-Luc Godard and seven by François Truffaut.

Where to start: The 400 Blows (1959).

As director 1

As actor 109

TV shows 3

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Jean-Pierre Léaud movie?

By viewer score, The 400 Blows (1959) at 8.0/10.

What are Jean-Pierre Léaud’s most popular movies?

The Dreamers, The 400 Blows, Elizabeth.

How many movies has Jean-Pierre Léaud made?

110 films on TMDB, 1 as director, 109 as actor.

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