Jean Négroni
Biography
Jean Négroni was a French actor and theatre director. He was educated in theater and was associated with the Théâtre National Populaire and the Festival d'Avignon. Négroni was the founder and director of the Maison des arts et de la culture de Créteil from 1968 to 1978. He portrayed Robespierre in a television program and in a theater production under the direction of Robert Hossein. Négroni provided the voice of the narrator in the film La Jetée, released in 1962. He was born on December 4, 1920, and died on May 28, 2005.
Career overview
Jean Négroni's acting career spanned multiple mediums, with a notable presence in television and theater. He was particularly known for his voice work, which included a role as the narrator in La Jetée. Négroni's portrayal of Robespierre was featured in an episode of the television program La caméra explore le temps, and he later reprised the role in a theater production under the direction of Robert Hossein.
Négroni's work in theater was influenced by his education in the art form by Albert Camus. He was also an early companion of Jean Vilar at the Théâtre National Populaire and at the Festival d'Avignon. This background in theater likely contributed to his versatility as an actor, allowing him to transition between different mediums with ease.
Throughout his career, Négroni accumulated a significant number of credits, with over 40 known acting credits. His work in television, theater, and film showcased his range as a performer, and his contributions to the French entertainment industry remain notable.
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Full Filmography
40 titles- Bel-Ami (2003)
- Blake and Mortimer (1997) as Docteur Longneck (Voice)
- Rahan, fils des ages farouches (1987) as Le narrateur
- Love Rites (1987) as Narrator (voice)
- Spartakus and the Sun Beneath the Sea (1985) as Narrator
- Gramps Is in the Resistance (1983) as Le narrateur (voice)
- Dangerous liaisons (1980) as Pierre Choderlos de Laclos
- I... for Icarus (1979) as Carlos de Palma
- Noces de Sève (1979) as Jérôme Capdevielle
- Hunter Will Get You (1976) as Spitzer
- Docteur Caraïbes (1970) as Néron
- Voyage chez les vivants - L'Aventure des hommes (1970) as Narrateur (voix)
- God Chose Paris (1969) as Narrator (voice)
- Les enfants de Néant (1968) as Reciter (voice)
- L'Arlésienne (1967)
- Le Deuxième Souffle (1966) as Inspector
- The Queen of Spades (1965) as Comte de Saint-Germain
- Évariste Galois (1965) as Narrator (voice)
- The Glass Cage (1965) as Pierre
- Ohrid Express (1965) as Narrator (voice)
- La terreur et la vertu - Première partie: Danton (1964) as Robespierre
- Terror and Virtue: Robespierre (1964) as Maximilien Robespierre
- Bassae (1964) as Narrator
- From a Distant Gaze (1964) as Narrator (voice)
- Short Memory (1963) as Narrator
- La Demoiselle de Coeur (1963)
- The Infernal Machine (1963) as Anubis
- Illuminations (1963)
- La Jetée (1962) as Narrator (voice)
- Marcel Proust - Portrait Souvenir (1962)
- Enclosure (1961) as David Stein
- June 10, 1944 (1961) as Narrateur
- Le Sourire (1960) as Récitant / Narrator (voice)
- The Devil's Pass (1959) as Narrateur
- A Certain Mr. Jo (1958)
- Statues Also Die (1953) as Narrator (voice)
- Homeland (1946) as Un officier espagnol (uncredited)
- Les Cadets de l'océan (1945)
- Strangers in the House (1942) as (uncredited)
- Her First Affair (1941) as A college student (uncredited)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Jean Négroni best known for?
Jean Négroni is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Bicentennial Man (1999), Rahan, fils des ages farouches (1987), Love Rites (1987), Spartakus and the Sun Beneath the Sea (1985).
When and where was Jean Négroni born?
Jean Négroni was born on December 4, 1920 in Constantine, Algeria, France. They passed away on May 28, 2005.
How many credits does Jean Négroni have?
Jean Négroni has accumulated over 40 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1941 to 2003.
What is Jean Négroni's background in cinema and television?
Jean Négroni was a French actor and theatre director. He was educated in theater and was associated with the Théâtre National Populaire and the Festival d'Avignon. Négroni was the founder and director of the Maison des arts et de la culture de Créteil from 1968 to 1978. He portrayed Robespierre in a television program ...
Jean Négroni by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Spartakus and the Sun Beneath the Sea (1985) as Narrator — aged about 64
- La Jetée (1962) as Narrator (voice) — aged about 41
- Le Deuxième Souffle (1966) as Inspector — aged about 45
- Rahan, fils des ages farouches (1987) as Le narrateur — aged about 66
- Le Sourire (1960) as Récitant / Narrator (voice) — aged about 39
- Gramps Is in the Resistance (1983) as Le narrateur (voice) — aged about 62
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