Jean Desailly

Born: 1920-08-24

Birthplace: Paris, France

Biography

Jean Desailly (August 24, 1920, Paris – June 11, 2008) was a French actor. He was a member of the Comédie-Française from 1942 – 1946, and later participated in about ninety movies. Desailly was married to the French actress Simone Valère.

Known For

The Professional
A Cop
The Soft Skin
Le Doulos
Morceaux de Cannes
Royal Affairs in Versailles
Lust
The Seven Deadly Sins
The Serpent
The 25th Hour

Top Movie Credits

A Cop Distinguished Man
The Soft Skin Pierre Lachenay
Le Doulos Superintendant Clain
Lust Monsieur Duparc - le Père de Bernard
The Seven Deadly Sins Monsieur Duparc - le Père de Bernard (segment "La luxure")
The Serpent Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
The 25th Hour Le ministre (uncredited)