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Jean Desailly
Acting
Born: August 24, 1920
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

Love and the Frenchwoman
as Le narrateur (voice) (segment "L'Adolescence")

The Professional
as Ministre

Le Doulos
as Superintendant Clain

The Seven Deadly Sins
as Monsieur Duparc - le Père de Bernard (segment "La luxure")

The 25th Hour
as Le ministre (uncredited)

A Cop
as Distinguished Man

The Serpent
as Narrator (voice) (uncredited)

Royal Affairs in Versailles
as Marivaux

The Assassination of Trotsky
as Alfred Rosmer

The Soft Skin
as Pierre Lachenay