Jean-Pierre Léaud
Born: 1944-05-28
Birthplace: Paris, France
Biography
Jean-Pierre Léaud (born May 28, 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.
Known For
The Dreamers
Elizabeth
The 400 Blows
Last Tango in Paris
Stolen Kisses
The Oldest Profession
Le Havre
Pierrot le Fou
The Pornographer
Masculin Féminin
Top Movie Credits
The Dreamers
Jean-Pierre Léaud
Elizabeth
(uncredited)
The 400 Blows
Antoine Doinel
Stolen Kisses
Antoine Doinel
The Oldest Profession
The Bellhop (segment "Anticipation") (uncredited)
Le Havre
The Whistleblower
Pierrot le Fou
Assistant Director
The Pornographer
Jacques Laurent
Masculin Féminin
Paul