Jean-Jacques Moreau

Acting

Jean-Jacques Moreau

Born
(age 79)
Birthplace
Stains, Seine-Saint-Denis, France
Credits
49 titles

Biography

Jean-Jacques Moreau is a French actor and screenwriter, born on February 4, 1947, in Stains, Seine-Saint-Denis. His artistic career spans both theater and film. He is distinguished by his versatility and the diversity of his collaborations with numerous renowned directors.

In film, Jean-Jacques Moreau has appeared in several notable films, including Gérard Oury's The Adventures of Rabbi Jacob, A Few Quiet Gentlemen, Jackal, and Good Kisses, Until Monday. He has also appeared in television productions, playing Leroy-Champier in the miniseries The Big Secret (1989), Duroc in Josephine or the Comedy of Ambitions (1979), and Theo van Gogh in Paul Gauguin (1975). He also appeared in the cult film Diva (1981), where he played the character of Krantz.

His presence on stage has been marked by numerous roles in both classical and contemporary works. He has worked under the direction of such leading figures as Gabriel Garran in Bertolt Brecht's The Visions of Simone Machard, Denis Llorca in William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, and Jacques Echantillon in Dario Fo's Accidental Death of an Anarchist, a role for which he was nominated for a Molière Best Actor Award. He has also appeared in plays such as Jean-Michel Ribes' The Sycamore Tree Must Flow and Jean Genet's The Balcony.

Jean-Jacques Moreau has portrayed a variety of characters, ranging from drama to comedy, both on television and in the theater. His artistic career demonstrates a great adaptability and a pronounced taste for the eclecticism of genres and registers. Throughout his career, he has collaborated with directors and producers both in France and internationally, consolidating his reputation in the world of live performance and audiovisual.

Signature work

Known For

Acting credits 49

YearTitleRole
2020 L'Affaire Marvin Film Richard Latour
2010 Black Venus Film Henri de Blainville
2010 Douze hommes en colère Film Juré n°10
2000 Nouvelle Vague : El cine sin dogmas Film Self
1998 Passion interdite Film Daniel
1996 Sur un air de mambo Film Gilles
1995 Les Louves Film Pierre
1992 Vagabond Film François
1992 Princesse Alexandra TV Metternich (2 ep)
1991 The Pleasure of Love Film Smallow
1990 La Campagne de Cicéron Film Le metteur en scène
1989 The Hostage of Europe Film Marchand
1989 Five Days in June Film le garçon de la brasserie
1989 La Vouivre Film Victor
1988 Mésaventures TV (1 ep)
1988 L'Énigme des sables Film
1988 Baby Blues Film Michel Lambesque
1985 Spécial police Film Pierre Salmon
1985 Urgence Film Martel
1984 The Seventh Target Film Bolek
1984 Des grives aux loups TV Léon Dupeuch (6 ep)
1983 Le retour de Christophe Colon Film
1982 Hôtel des Acacias Film
1981 La vie continue Film L'Homme
1981 Diva Film Krantz
1979 Coco-the-Flower, Candidate Film Delbois
1978 These Sorcerers Are Mad Film Eugène Tissaigre, director
1978 The Discord Film Le contremaître
1978 The Little Wheedlers Film Hubert, l'ex de Sophie, le père de Pamela
1977 Animal Film Le chauffeur de taxi
1977 The Centipede Is Tap Dancing Film Henri
1977 Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo Film Truck Driver
1976 Run After Me Until I Catch You Film Un garçon de café
1976 Police Commissioner Moulin TV Cathala (1 ep)
1976 Berthe Film Le mari de Berthe
1976 Les Grands Moyens Film Fred Conségude
1975 The Seventh Company Has Been Found Film L'officier allemand qui s'aperçoit de l'évasion
1975 No Problem! Film French customs officer
1975 Act of Aggression Film
1975 Let Joy Reign Supreme Film Peasant
1975 The Cold Soup Film Abel
1974 While There's War There's Hope Film Mercenaro
1974 Kisses Till Monday Film Bob
1974 Cadoudal Film Guillemot
1973 The Mad Adventures of Rabbi Jacob Film Police Biker
1973 Marriage a la Mode Film
1972 To Be Twenty in the Aures Film Jacques
1972 There Once Was a Cop Film PJ inspector
1958 Les Cinq Dernières Minutes TV Alain Meneau (1 ep)
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