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
Un Flic
Maigret Sets a Trap
The Soft Skin
The 25th Hour
Candida
Morceaux de Cannes
The Serpent
Royal Affairs in Versailles
Le Doulos

Top Movie Credits

The Professional Ministre
Un Flic Distinguished Man
Maigret Sets a Trap Marcel Maurin
The Soft Skin Pierre Lachenay
The 25th Hour Le ministre (uncredited)
Candida James M. Morell
Morceaux de Cannes
The Serpent Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
Royal Affairs in Versailles Marivaux
Le Doulos Superintendant Clain