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Jean-Pierre Papin

Known For
Acting
Born
November 5, 1963 in Boulogne-sur-Mer, Pas-de-Calais, France
Active Years
1982–2024 (43 Years)
Total Credits
13 credits in database
Acting Born Nov 5, 1963 Boulogne-sur-Mer, Pas-de-Calais, France 13 credits
13
Total Credits
1982–2024
43 Years Career Span
5
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Biography

Subject: Jean-Pierre Papin (Acting).
Goal: Factual identity profile.
Constraints: 90-130 words, plain text only (no markdown, no headings, no bullets), use only provided facts, neutral/encyclopedic tone.
Sources provided: TMDB, IMDb, Wikipedia, AgeDB.
Full Name: Jean-Pierre Roger Guillaume Papin.
Birth Date: 5 November 1963.
Birth Place: Boulogne-sur-Mer, Pas-de-Calais, France.
Profession: French football manager, former professional player (forward), and actor (known credits: 13).
Football achievements: Won Ballon d'Or in 1991; included in FIFA 100 (2004); named one of the best European footballers for UEFA's fiftieth anniversary (2004).
Football style: Known for first-time strikes from distance, overhead kicks, and volleys (called Papinades).
Nickname: JPP (given by supporters).
Recent role: Head coach of the Olympique de Marseille reserve team.
Personal: Married to Florence; has four children.
Acting credit: Self: Shooting Stars.
Draft 1: Jean-Pierre Roger Guillaume Papin was born on 5 November 1963 in Boulogne-sur-Mer, Pas-de-Calais, France. He is a French football manager and former professional player who played as a forward. He won the Ballon d'Or in 1991 and was most recently the head coach of the Olympique de Marseille reserve team. Papin was included in the FIFA 100 list in 2004 and was named one of the best European footballers for the fiftieth anniversary of UEFA in 2004. He is known for his overhead kicks, volleys, and first-time strikes from distance, often called Papinades. In addition to his football career, he has 13 known acting credits, including a role as himself in Shooting Stars. He is married to Florence and has four children.
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Career

Career overview

Jean-Pierre Roger Guillaume Papin was born on 5 November 1963 in Boulogne-sur-Mer, Pas-de-Calais, France. He is a French football manager and former professional player who played as a forward. During his football career, he won the Ballon d'Or in 1991. He was most recently the head coach of the reserve team of Olympique de Marseille. Papin is recognized for his first-time strikes from distance, his overhead kicks, and his volleys, which are known as Papinades. He earned the nickname JPP from supporters.

In terms of media appearances, Papin is credited with acting and has 13 known credits. He appeared as himself in Shooting Stars. His professional recognition includes being included in the FIFA 100, a list of the greatest living footballers published in 2004 for the centenary of FIFA and signed by Pelé. Additionally, he was named one of the best European footballers in 2004 on the occasion of the fiftieth anniversary of the UEFA.

Papin is the son of Guy Papin and Marie Yvonne Sergent. He is married to Florence and they have four children. He grew up in Jeumont.

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Career timeline

Some Shooting Stars
L'Âge d'or de la pubÀ jamais les premiers
CliqueDictator: One Crazy Job
Looking for MilanoC'est l'histoire d'un but
La folie des années 80
Vivement dimanche
När bollen var rund
Fort Boyard
Sacrée soirée
Champs-Elysées

Full Filmography

13 titles
  • Some Shooting Stars (2024) as Self
  • L'Âge d'or de la pub (2023) as Self (archive footage)
  • À jamais les premiers (2023) as Self
  • Clique (2013) as Self - Guest
  • Dictator: One Crazy Job (2013) as Self (archive footage)
  • Looking for Milano (2011) as Self
  • C'est l'histoire d'un but (2011) as Self
  • La folie des années 80 (2008) as Self
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  • Vivement dimanche (1998) as Self
  • När bollen var rund (1992) as Self
  • Fort Boyard (1990) as Self
  • Sacrée soirée (1987) as Self
  • Champs-Elysées (1982) as Self

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Jean-Pierre Papin best known for?

Jean-Pierre Papin is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Clique (2013), Vivement dimanche (1998), Fort Boyard (1990), Sacrée soirée (1987).

When and where was Jean-Pierre Papin born?

Jean-Pierre Papin was born on November 5, 1963 in Boulogne-sur-Mer, Pas-de-Calais, France.

How many credits does Jean-Pierre Papin have?

Jean-Pierre Papin has accumulated over 13 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1982 to 2024.

What is Jean-Pierre Papin's background in cinema and television?

Subject: Jean-Pierre Papin (Acting). Goal: Factual identity profile. Constraints: 90-130 words, plain text only (no markdown, no headings, no bullets), use only provided facts, neutral/encyclopedic tone. Sources provided: TMDB, IMDb, Wikipedia, AgeDB. Full Name: Jean-Pierre Roger Guillaume Papin. Birth Date: 5 November...

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13credits
8films
5TV series
1982–2024active years

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