Bernard Buffet
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- July 10, 1928 in Paris, France
- Died
- October 4, 1999
- Active Years
- 1954–2010 (57 Years)
- Total Credits
- 7 credits in database
Biography
Bernard Buffet was a French painter, printmaker, and sculptor born on July 10, 1928, in Paris, France. He died on October 4, 1999, in Tourtour, Var, France. His style was exclusively figurative and is often classified as Expressionist. An extremely prolific artist, he produced a varied and extensive body of work. In the film industry, he is known for his work as a production designer on La Chambre (1961), Bernard Buffet (1956), and Françoise et Udo... (1968). He was married to Annabel Buffet. His art, which used black lines and restrained colors, aroused worldwide public interest and passion by describing the anxiety and the void after World War II.
Career overview
Bernard Buffet was a French painter, printmaker, and sculptor who was born on July 10, 1928, in Paris, France. He produced a varied and extensive body of work characterized by an exclusively figurative style. His art is often classified as expressionist or miserabilist, and he was known for describing the anxiety and the void following World War II through a personal use of black lines and restrained colors. While he enjoyed worldwide popularity early in his career, particularly during the 1950s, he was later shunned by art pundits. Today, there is a renewed interest in his oeuvre, and his works are held in the collections of leading museums such as the Tate, the Museum of Modern Art, and the Musée d'Art Moderne de Paris.
In addition to his work as a visual artist, Buffet is credited in the film industry as a production designer. His known credits in this field include work on La Chambre in 1961, Bernard Buffet in 1956, and Françoise et Udo... in 1968. He died on October 4, 1999, in Tourtour, Var, France, at the age of 71.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
7 titles- L'Amour Fou (2010) as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Champs-Elysées (1982) as Self
- Le Grand Échiquier (1972) as Self
- Françoise et Udo... (1968) as Self
- Cinépanorama (1956) as Self
- Bernard Buffet (1956) as Self
- Reflets de Cannes (1954) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Bernard Buffet best known for?
Bernard Buffet is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Champs-Elysées (1982), Le Grand Échiquier (1972), Cinépanorama (1956).
When and where was Bernard Buffet born?
Bernard Buffet was born on July 10, 1928 in Paris, France. They passed away on October 4, 1999.
How many credits does Bernard Buffet have?
Bernard Buffet has accumulated over 7 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1954 to 2010.
What is Bernard Buffet's background in cinema and television?
Bernard Buffet was a French painter, printmaker, and sculptor born on July 10, 1928, in Paris, France. He died on October 4, 1999, in Tourtour, Var, France. His style was exclusively figurative and is often classified as Expressionist. An extremely prolific artist, he produced a varied and extensive body of work. In th...
Bernard Buffet by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Cinépanorama (1956) as Self — aged about 27
- Le Grand Échiquier (1972) as Self — aged about 43
- Champs-Elysées (1982) as Self — aged about 53
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