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 He made his movie debut at the invitation of Gene Kelly, who cast Cassel in the 1956 Paris-filmed seriocomedy The Happy Road (1957). At least, that's what the press releases claimed; actually, the tall, elastic-faced Cassel had been plugging away in films on a minor basis since 1950. Shortly after, Cassel was perfectly cast in the naif title role in the 1958 film version of Voltaire's Candide. He has since been a stalwart in the comedies of director Philippe de Broca, nearly always playing latter-day variations of the ingenuous Candide. Since this time, he is the screen-lover of some of the best actresses like Jean Seberg, Brigitte Bardot, Claude Jade, Catherine Deneuve, St��phane Audran or Marie Dubois. He played in G��rard Brach's The Boat on the Grass (1971) (1970) with Claude Jade and John McEnery. In 1974, Jean-Pierre Cassel added thousands of American filmgoers to his fan following with his appearances as the bumbling King Louis XIII in Richard Lester's The Three Musketeers (1973) and The Four Musketeers: Milady's Revenge (1974).
Bio:
He made his movie debut at the invitation of Gene Kelly, who cast Cassel in the 1956 Paris-filmed seriocomedy The Happy Road (1957). At least, that's what the press releases claimed; actually, the tall, elastic-faced Cassel had been plugging away in films on a minor basis since 1950. Shortly after, Cassel was perfectly cast in the naif title role in the 1958 film version of Voltaire's Candide. He has since been a stalwart in the comedies of director Philippe de Broca, nearly always playing latter-day variations of the ingenuous Candide. Since this time, he is the screen-lover of some of the best actresses like Jean Seberg, Brigitte Bardot, Claude Jade, Catherine Deneuve, St��phane Audran or Marie Dubois. He played in G��rard Brach's The Boat on the Grass (1971) (1970) with Claude Jade and John McEnery. In 1974, Jean-Pierre Cassel added thousands of American filmgoers to his fan following with his appearances as the bumbling King Louis XIII in Richard Lester's The Three Musketeers (1973) and The Four Musketeers: Milady's Revenge (1974).
Tivia:
Father of Vincent Cassel, Olivia Cassel (deceased) and Rockin' Squat from his first marriage to Sabine Cassel and C��cile Cassel from his second marriage to Anne Cassel. Grandfather of Deva and L��onie (Vincent daughters).Was originally scheduled to appear with his son, Vincent Cassel, in Mesrine: Public Enemy No. 1 (2008), before his deadly cancer disease in 2007. They previously appeared together in The Crimson Rivers (2000), Valse nocturne (1995) and Caf�� au lait (1993).Although he spoke fluent English and appeared in several British and American films using his own voice, he was dubbed by Richard Briers in both of Richard Lester's first two "Musketeers" films, where he played King Louis XIII of France. As all the other prominent French characters were being played by British and American actors, it was felt that Cassell's natural French accent would be too much of a contrast.Appeared in Cyrano et d'Artagnan (1964), opposite Jos�� Ferrer. Ferrer's wife, Rosemary Clooney, was also aunt to actor George Clooney, who appeared in Ocean's Twelve (2004) and Ocean's Thirteen (2007), opposite Jean's son, Vincent Cassel. Clooney's role has also been parodied by his cousin, Miguel Ferrer.Being good friends with Serge Gainsbourg for decades, he climbed back on stage at the age of 74 for a retrospective called "Jean-Pierre Cassel chante et danse Gainsbourg Suite", which featured three unpublished songs from the 1960s (2006).Has played both "d'Artagnan the Musketeer" and "Cyrano de Bergerac". In neither role, however, was he appearing in an adaptation of a literary work in which that character appears. In Cyrano et d'Artagnan (1964), he played "d'Artagnan". That film was not based on any of Alexandre Dumas's novels, or on the play "Cyrano de Bergerac", which featured a cameo by "d'Artagnan". In The Return of the Musketeers (1989), he played "Cyrano", but Cyrano does not appear in any of Dumas's novels.Born to Georges Crochon, a doctor, and his wife Louise-Marguerite Fabr��gue, an opera singer, he grew up in Paris.Former father-in-law of Monica Bellucci. Father-in-law of Tina Kunakey.Head of the French Actors Union from 1966 to 1974.Engaged to Fran?oise Dorl��ac in the early 1960s.Studied acting at the Cours Simon. |
| Name: |
Jean-Pierre Cassel |
Type: |
Actor,Director,Writer (IMDB) |
| Area: |
All World |
Platform: |
IMDB |
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Business scope: |
Actor,Director,Writer |
| Products for sale: |
Actor,Director,Writer |
| Last update: |
2024-07-01 03:27:49 |
Jean-Pierre Cassel profile
| Height: |
6' (1.83 m) |
| Biography: |
He made his movie debut at the invitation of Gene Kelly, who cast Cassel in the 1956 Paris-filmed seriocomedy The Happy Road (1957). At least, that\'s what the press releases claimed; actually, the tall, elastic-faced Cassel had been plugging away in |
| Trivia: |
Father of Vincent Cassel, Olivia Cassel (deceased) and Rockin' Squat from his first marriage to Sabine Cassel and C��cile Cassel from his second marriage to Anne Cassel. Grandfather of Deva and L��onie (Vincent daughters).Was originally scheduled to appear with his son, Vincent Cassel, in Mesrine: Public Enemy No. 1 (2008), before his deadly cancer disease in 2007. They previously appeared together in The Crimson Rivers (2000), Valse nocturne (1995) and Caf�� au lait (1993).Although he spoke fluent English and appeared in several British and American films using his own voice, he was dubbed by Richard Briers in both of Richard Lester's first two "Musketeers" films, where he played King Louis XIII of France. As all the other prominent French characters were being played by British and American actors, it was felt that Cassell's natural French accent would be too much of a contrast.Appeared in Cyrano et d'Artagnan (1964), opposite Jos�� Ferrer. Ferrer's wife, Rosemary Clooney, was also aunt to actor George Clooney, who appeared in Ocean's Twelve (2004) and Ocean's Thirteen (2007), opposite Jean's son, Vincent Cassel. Clooney's role has also been parodied by his cousin, Miguel Ferrer.Being good friends with Serge Gainsbourg for decades, he climbed back on stage at the age of 74 for a retrospective called "Jean-Pierre Cassel chante et danse Gainsbourg Suite", which featured three unpublished songs from the 1960s (2006).Has played both "d'Artagnan the Musketeer" and "Cyrano de Bergerac". In neither role, however, was he appearing in an adaptation of a literary work in which that character appears. In Cyrano et d'Artagnan (1964), he played "d'Artagnan". That film was not based on any of Alexandre Dumas's novels, or on the play "Cyrano de Bergerac", which featured a cameo by "d'Artagnan". In The Return of the Musketeers (1989), he played "Cyrano", but Cyrano does not appear in any of Dumas's novels.Born to Georges Crochon, a doctor, and his wife Louise-Marguerite Fabr��gue, an opera singer, he grew up in Paris.Former father-in-law of Monica Bellucci. Father-in-law of Tina Kunakey.Head of the French Actors Union from 1966 to 1974.Engaged to Fran?oise Dorl��ac in the early 1960s.Studied acting at the Cours Simon. |
| Trademarks: |
Often appeared in swashbuckler movies
Often worked with Claude Chabrol
Often the screen husband or lover of St��phane Audran |
| Quotes: |
[on working with Luis Bu?uel on the set of The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie (1972)] He was talking to the cameraman, and I heard them. I think he wanted me to. He was asked, "What kind of lens do I use? A 50?" "A 50. If the actor's good, put on a 75." Of course I was very good and got a close-up. |
| Job title: |
Actor,Director,Writer |
| Others works: |
(March 1977) He acted in Marvin Hamlisch's musical, "A Chorus Line", at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane in London, England with Petra Siniawski, Michael Howe, Vicky Spencer, Jeff Shankley, Diane Langton and Linda Williams in the cast.
(1964) |
| Spouse: |
Anne Cassel (December 30, 1981 - April 19, 2007) (his death, 1 child)Sabine Cassel (1966 - 1980) (divorced, 3 children) |
| Children: |
Rockin' SquatC��cile CasselVincent Cassel |
| Relatives: |
Deva Cassel (Grandchild) |
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