Jean-Pierre Léaud

Jean-Pierre Léaud (born May 28, 1944) is a French actor, best known for playing Antoine Doinel in François Truffaut's series of films about that character, beginning with The 400 Blows (1959). He also worked with Aki Kaurismäki, Pier Paolo Pasolini, Jacques Rivette, and Tsai Ming-liang. He is a significant figure of the French New Wave, having appeared in eight films by Jean-Luc Godard and seven by François Truffaut.

Personal Info

Known For Acting

Gender Male

Birthday May 28, 1944

Place of Birth Paris

Filmography

2003

The Dreamers

as Jean-Pierre Léaud

Movie

1965

Alphaville

as Breakfast Waiter (uncredited)

Movie