Description:
Born 1930 in Piolenc in south France as son of a wealthy industrialist. Studied law in Aix-en-Provence. Started theatrical acting in 1950, but was regarded untalented at first, until Roger Vadim discovered him for the movies. When the press stalked him 1956 because of rumors of an affair with Brigitte Bardot his partner in Et Dieu... créa la femme (1956), he fled into the army. Ten years later he had his first big success with Un homme et une femme (1966). Since then he has starred in more than 100 movies, with a special talent for the dark characters like murderers or jealous husbands. In his late career he preferred theater to movies.
Birthday
December 11, 1930
Born In
Piolenc, Vaucluse, France
Alternative names
J.L. Trintignant
, Jean Louis Trintignant
Height
171 cm
Spouse/Ex-
Marianne Hoepfner January 1, 2000 - June 17, 2022 (his death),Nadine Trintignant December 11, 1961 - December 3, 1996 (divorced),Stéphane Audran November 18, 1954 - June 29, 1961 (divorced)
Parents
Claire Trintignant
Children
Pauline Trintignant
Relatives
Maurice Trintignant (Aunt or Uncle)
Trivia
He called Il conformista (1970) and Amour (2012) the best movies he's ever done.
Quotes
The best actors in the world are those who feel the most and show the least.
Nickname
Jean Louis Trintignant
Trademarks
Often played in international productions as characters of highly varied nationalities
