A French actor, born in France. He began his career in 1948, and is known for his cinematic works, including Un grand cri d'amour (1998), Twisted Obsession (1989), Love on the Quiet (1985), Une merveilleuse journée (1980), and L'Hôtel de la plage (1978). He also directed Le vol d'Icare (1980) and Jamais avant le mariage (1982). He died on March 26, 2003, of liver cancer.