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Jean Richard

Jean Richard (18 April 1921 – 12 December 2001) was a French actor, comedian, and circus entrepreneur. He is best remembered for his role as Georges Simenon's Maigret in the eponymous French television series, which he played for more than twenty years, and for his circus activities. Richard was born in Bessines, Deux-Sevres.

Also recorded as Jean-Marie Richard

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Jean Richard

Jean richard pose assis et de profil (tourné sur sa droite), les bras repliés vers le visage, les poings joints dont le gauche tient son menton, d'un air sérieux et pensif. Il porte les cheveux noirs brillans et épais, coiffés en arrière. Il porte un bracelet montre à son poignet gauche. Il est vêtu d'une verse à carreaux fins, une chemise blanche et une cravate grise à motifs fantaisie plus clair

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Name
Jean Richard
Born
18 April 1921
Birthplace
Bessines, France
Died
12 December 2001
Place of death
Senlis, France
Occupation
Actor, comedian, entrepreneur
Nationality
France
Education
Conservatoire national supérieur d'art dramatique · University of Burgundy Europe
Honours
Knight of the Legion of Honour
Languages
French

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Jean Richard (18 April 1921 – 12 December 2001) was a French actor, comedian, and circus entrepreneur. He is best remembered for his role as Georges Simenon's Maigret in the eponymous French television series, which he played for more than twenty years, and for his circus activities. Richard was born in Bessines, Deux-Sevres.

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