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
Le Doulos
The Skirt Chaser
A Cop
The Serpent
The Soft Skin
Jocelyn
The Seven Deadly Sins
Royal Affairs in Versailles
The Assassination of Trotsky

Top Movie Credits

Le Doulos Superintendant Clain
The Skirt Chaser Charles-Edmond
A Cop Distinguished Man
The Serpent Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
The Soft Skin Pierre Lachenay
Jocelyn Jocelyn
The Seven Deadly Sins Monsieur Duparc - le Père de Bernard (segment "La luxure")