Jean-Jacques Moreau

JeanJacques Moreau is a French actor and screenwriter born on February 4 1947 in Stains SeineSaintDenis His artistic career spans both theater and film He is distinguished by his versatility and the diversity of his collaborations with numerous renowned directors In film JeanJacques Moreau has appeared in several notable films including Gérard Ourys The Adventures of Rabbi Jacob A Few Quiet Gentlemen Jackal and Good Kisses Until Monday He has also appeared in television productions playing LeroyChampier in the miniseries The Big Secret 1989 Duroc in Josephine or the Comedy of Ambitions 1979 and Theo van Gogh in Paul Gauguin 1975 He also appeared in the cult film Diva 1981 where he played the character of Krantz His presence on stage has been marked by numerous roles in both classical and contemporary works He has worked under the direction of such leading figures as Gabriel Garran in Bertolt Brechts The Visions of Simone Machard Denis Llorca in William Shakespeares Romeo and Juliet and Jacques Echantillon in Dario Fos Accidental Death of an Anarchist a role for which he was nominated for a Molière Best Actor Award He has also appeared in plays such as JeanMichel Ribes The Sycamore Tree Must Flow and Jean Genets The Balcony JeanJacques Moreau has portrayed a variety of characters ranging from drama to comedy both on television and in the theater His artistic career demonstrates a great adaptability and a pronounced taste for the eclecticism of genres and registers Throughout his career he has collaborated with directors and producers both in France and internationally consolidating his reputation in the world of live performance and audiovisual