Bernard Fresson

Born: 1931-05-27

Birthplace: Reims, Marne, France

Biography

Bernard Fresson (27 May 1931- 20 October 2002) was a French cinema actor. He starred in over 160 films. Some of his notable roles include: Javert in the 1972 mini-series version of Les Misérables, Inspector Barthelmy in John Frankenheimer's French Connection II (1974), Scope in Roman Polanski's The Tenant (1976), Gilbert in Lover Boy (1978), and Francis in Garçon! (1983), for which he received a César nomination for Best Supporting Actor.

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Known For

The Longest Day
Belle de Jour
The Tenant
Is Paris Burning?
Germinal
My Man
Hiroshima Mon Amour
Z
French Connection II
Max and the Junkmen

Top Movie Credits

The Longest Day French Commando (uncredited)
Belle de Jour The Hail (uncredited)
Is Paris Burning? F.F.I liaison officer
Germinal Victor Deneulin
My Man Director of personnel
Z Matt
French Connection II Henri Barthélémy