Pierre Barrat

Pierre Barrat born in 1931 is a French actor who was active mainly during the 1960s and 1970s He appeared in several ORTF television productions where he was noted for his understated acting style and discreet yet memorable screen presence He is particularly remembered for his appearance in Roberto Rossellinis The Taking of Power by Louis XIV 1966 in which he portrays one of the courtiers in this historical reconstruction that has since become a classic of French television Barrat also took part in various TV dramas and literary adaptations often playing solid supporting roles that contributed to the narrative or ensemble cast