Jean-Claude Drouot

Jean Claude Drouot (born 17 December 1938 in Lessines, Belgium) is a Belgian actor.

Biography

Jean Claude Drouot learned his stagecraft with theYoung Theater of the Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB). Later (date unknown) he moved from Brussels to Paris. In Paris he followed courses with Charles Dullin. Until his departure from Dullin's troupe in 1962, he interpreted the great tragedies and plays of Molière. From 1963 until 1966 he starred as Thierry La Fronde for the TV series Thierry La Fronde. He made his first film in 1965 with The Devil's Tricks of Paul Vecchiali. This was followed by Happiness (1965 film). He then played in British and American films such as: Laughter in the Dark (1969), Mr. Freedom (1969), and Nicholas and Alexandra (1971). Presently, Jean Claude Drouot is dedicated completely to the theater.

Filmography

• Thierry La Fronde (1963)-(1966) as Thierry La Fronde
• The Devil's Tricks (1965) as Daniel
• Happiness (1966) as François
• Laughter in the Dark (1969) as Herve Tourace
• Mr. Freedom (1969) as Dick Sensass
• The Breach (1970) as Charles Regnier
• The Light at the Edge of the World (1971) as Virgilio
• Nicholas and Alexandra (1971) as Mr. Gilliard
• Les Gens de Mogador (1972) as Rodolphe Vernet
• L'histoire très bonne et très joyeuse de Colinot trousse-chemise (1973) as Masnil Plassac
• Gaston Phébus (1978) as Gaston Phébus
• The Year of the French (1982) as General Humbert
• Les Rois Maudits (2005) as Enguerrand de Marigny

External links

• Jean Claude Drouot at IMDb