Jean Rochefort dead at 87 – ‘Sublime’ French acting legend who appeared in more than 100 films dies in Paris
FRENCH acting legend Jean Rochefort has died at the age of 87.
The Parisian, who has appeared in more than 100 films across his 70-year career, passed away at home in the capital today.
Known for his iconic moustache, Jean began his career in drama at 19 studying at the renowned Centre d'Art Dramatique de la rue Blanche before joining the Conservatoire National.
In 1953 he took to the professional stage joining the acting troupe Compagnie Grenier Hussenot.
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But it was his work in TV and film that would propel him to stardom, especially in the 1972 classic Hearth Fires, which was nominated for Best Picture at the Cannes Film Festival that year.
He became a comedy legend in France after starring in the Golden Globe-nominated movie An Elephant Can Be Extremely Deceptive — in which he played a husband who risks his marriage for a fling with a model.
Announcing his retirement in 2013, Jean said: Suddenly, I realise that I am counted on by many people — that the French have affection for me.
"I did not know that. God, how good it is to know that you are loved. Love is what brings you".
The father-of-six, who was married twice, leaves behind widow Françoise Vidal.
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