Bernard Blier facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Bernard Blier
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Bernard Blier in Amici miei (1975).
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| Born | 11 January 1916 Buenos Aires, Argentina
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| Died | 29 March 1989 (aged 73) Saint-Cloud, France
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| Nationality | French |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1937–1989 |
| Spouse(s) |
Gisèle Brunet
(m. 1938) |
| Children | 2, including Bertrand Blier |
Bernard Blier (born January 11, 1916 – died March 29, 1989) was a famous French actor. He was born far away in Buenos Aires, Argentina. His dad was a scientist working there at the time.
Life and Career
Bernard Blier was known for being a very flexible actor. He could play many different kinds of roles, from funny comedies to serious dramas. He acted in a huge number of movies – 175 in total! He also appeared in many Italian films, especially later in his career.
Just before he passed away in 1989, he received a special award called an Honorary César. This award is like the French version of an Oscar, given to people who have done amazing work in movies. He received it only 24 days before he died.
Family Life
Bernard Blier was the father of a well-known movie director named Bertrand Blier. Bernard even acted in some of his son's movies. One of their most famous films together was Buffet froid (1979).
Movies He Starred In
Bernard Blier had a very long and busy career in movies, acting from 1937 all the way until 1989. He was in many popular films and worked with famous directors. Here are some of the movies he appeared in:
- Hôtel du Nord (1938)
- Le Jour Se Lève (1939)
- Quai des Orfèvres (1947)
- Les Misérables (1958) – where he played Inspector Javert
- The Great War (1959)
- The Organizer (1963)
- Les Tontons flingueurs (1963)
- The Tall Blond Man with One Black Shoe (1972)
- My Friends (1975)
- Buffet froid (1979) – with his son, Bertrand Blier
- Passion of Love (1981)
Images for kids
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Bernard Blier in Amici miei (1975).
See also
In Spanish: Bernard Blier para niños
