Bernard Blier
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Bernard Blier in Amici miei (1975).
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| Born | 11 January 1916 Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| Died | 29 March 1989 (aged 73) Saint-Cloud, France |
| Nationality | French |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1937 - 1989 |
Bernard Blier (11 January 1916 – 29 March 1989) was a French character actor. He was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, where his father, a researcher at the Pasteur Institute, was posted at the time.
Life and career[edit]
His rotund features and premature baldness allowed him to often play cuckolded husbands in his early career. He is notable for being one of France's most versatile and sought-after character actors, performing interchangeably in comedies and dramas. His complete filmography includes 138 titles.[1] He often appeared in Italian films too, particularly in the last decade of his life.[2] He was awarded an Honorary César (the French Oscar) in 1989, 24 days before he died.[3]
Personal life[edit]
He is the father of director Bertrand Blier, he has appeared in a number of his son's films, most notably Buffet froid (1979).
Filmography[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "Bernard Blier". unifrance.org. Retrieved 2013-06-24.
- ^ "In the later stages of his career, Blier divided his time between France and Italy.". french_cinema.enacademic.com. Retrieved 2013-06-24.
- ^ "He was awarded an honorary Cesar (the French Oscar) in 1989 for lifetime achievement.". rottentomatoes.com. Retrieved 2013-06-24.
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