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Actor
Birthday
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Died
Nationality
Languages
French
Children
1 child: Joséphine Fresson
Education
HEC Paris
Zodiac Sign
♊ Gemini
Chinese Zodiac
羊 Goat
Name Origin
English < Proto-Germanic (*Bernuharduz)
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Bernard Fresson is known for acting.
Born in Reims, Marne, France (died at age 71).
3 awards including Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres.
Bernard Fresson has 50 credits in our database.
Studied at Array.
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Filmography (50)
AWARDS (3)
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Knight of the Legion of Honour
1994
WON
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Knight of the National Order of Merit
WON
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Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres
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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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Bernard Fresson was born on and passed away on at the age of 71.
Where was Bernard Fresson born?
Bernard Fresson was born in Reims, Marne, France.
What movies or shows has Bernard Fresson been in?
Bernard Fresson has 50 credits in our database. Notable titles include Without Family (2000), Taking Wing (2000), Money (1991), Sons (1990), Le Denomme (1990).
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Bernard Fresson is primarily known as an actor. 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:…
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