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Christophe Barratier was born on 17 June 1963 in Asnières-sur-Seine, Hauts-de-Seine, France. He is a writer and producer, known for The Chorus (2004), Faubourg 36 (2008) and Team Spirit (2016).- Director
- Writer
- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Yves Allégret was born on 13 October 1905 in Asnières-sur-Seine, Hauts-de-Seine, France. He was a director and writer, known for The Proud and the Beautiful (1953), La meilleure part (1955) and Dédée d'Anvers (1948). He was married to Michèle Cordoue, Simone Signoret and Renée Naville. He died on 31 January 1987 in Jouars-Pontchartrain, Yvelines, France.- Actor
- Producer
- Writer
François-Xavier Demaison was born on 22 September 1973 in Asnières-sur-Seine, Hauts-de-Seine, France. He is an actor and producer, known for Little Nicholas (2009), Coluche (2008) and 360 (2011).- Janine Darcey was born on 14 January 1917 in Asnières, Seine [now Asnières-sur-Seine, Hauts-de-Seine], France. She was an actress, known for Rififi (1955), French Without Tears (1940) and The Favour, the Watch and the Very Big Fish (1991). She was married to Serge Reggiani and Gérard Landry. She died on 1 October 1993 in Fontenay-lès-Briis, Essonne, France.
- Frédéric Gorny was born on 6 September 1973 in Asnieres-sur-Seine, France. He is an actor, known for Wild Reeds (1994), The Count of Monte Cristo (1998) and Tous les garçons et les filles de leur âge... (1993).
- Actress
- Writer
Nicole Jamet was born on 16 September 1948 in Asnières, Seine [now Asnières-sur-Seine, Hauts-de-Seine], France. She is an actress and writer, known for La piovra (1984), Les Misérables (1972) and Au théâtre ce soir (1966).- Madeleine Morgenstern was born on 9 July 1931 in Asnières-sur-Seine, Hauts-de-Seine, France. She is a producer, known for Deux (1989), François Truffaut: Portraits volés (1993) and Roberto Rossellini: Il mestiere di uomo (1997). She was previously married to François Truffaut.
- Writer
- Director
- Producer
Francis Rigaud was born on 22 March 1920 in Asnières-sur-Seine, Hauts-de-Seine, France. He is a writer and director, known for Jerk à Istambul (1967), Nous irons à Deauville (1962) and Des vacances en or (1970).- Sound Department
- Actor
- Producer
Jean-Pierre Ruh was born on 16 July 1942 in Asnières-sur-Seine, Hauts-de-Seine, France. He was an actor and producer, known for Diva (1981), The Tenant (1976) and Frantic (1988). He died on 17 July 2006 in Clichy, Hauts-de-Seine, France.- Actor
- Writer
- Additional Crew
Tall, but never standing uptight, even looking a bit sloppy; a drowsy look but with a twinkle of irony in the eye; a grumbling tone but not without some sympathy underlying; a winning drawling Paris accent;
You may have recognized Alfred Adam, the French actor par excellence.
Adam could as well be the nasty type as the regular working-class Parisian, the cuckold as the local Casanova, a general as a chauffeur, a gangster as a policeman, a peasant or the richest man in the village, an ordinary butcher as an eccentric. While being always convincing with, in addition, this Gallic touch that made (and still makes) him a treat to look at and to listen to.
Born in 1908 in Asnières, a North-West suburb of Paris, Alfred Adam proved multi-talented as of a young age. Besides becoming an actor, he studied civil engineering, wrote plays (his most famous being 'Sylvie et le fantôme'), penned film screenplays and dialogs and even the argument for a Roland Petit ballet. He also showed a life long interest in reading, sport (boxing, tennis, soccer), good food and friendship. He was a local figure in Montmartre where he lived, gaily strolling the streets in his long long coat and his wide wide hat.
But acting was his main activity and he did interpret scores of roles, whether at the theater, for the cinema or television.
Trained at the Conservatoire by Louis Jouvet, he worked for him between 1935 and 1939 before being hired by another great name, Charles Dullin and becoming a member of the Comédie Française. Ever an open-minded artist, Alfred Adam never said no to a good light comedy.
As far as movies are concerned he debuted in 1935 in Jacques Feyder's masterpiece 'La kermesse héroïque'. His greatest role is unquestionably that of Cornudet, the Republican who is the only one to defend a brave prostitute against self-righteous bourgeois and nobles in Christian-Jaque's film version of Maupassant's 'Boule de Suif'. He was also very good as the chauffeur and confidante of Gabin in Verneuil's memorable 'Le President' and an absolute delight as Maréchal de Villeroy, that old codger, in Bertrand Tavernier's 'Que la fête commence'
The only regret we can have is that Adam accepted too many roles in minor pictures. He would have been amazing in pictures by Renoir, Clouzot, Grémillon or Carné.- Director
- Actor
- Writer
Charles Maudru was born in 1858 in Asnières-sur-Seine, Hauts-de-Seine, France. He is known for Serge Panine (1922), Le lys rouge (1920) and Renunciation (1918).- Françoise Soulié was born on 6 August 1930 in Asnières-sur-Seine, Hauts-de-Seine, France. She is an actress, known for Buridan, héros de la tour de Nesle (1952), Mon coquin de père (1958) and Piédalu fait des miracles (1952). She was previously married to Maurice Biraud.
- Cinematographer
- Camera and Electrical Department
- Actor
Claude Beausoleil was born on 14 December 1928 in Asnières-sur-Seine, France. He was a cinematographer and actor, known for Breathless (1960), Vivre sa vie (1962) and Happiness (1965). He died on 21 March 1983 in Lyon, France.- René Challan was born on 12 December 1910 in Asnières, Seine [now Asnières-sur-Seine, Hauts-de-Seine], France. He was a composer, known for Une fille à croquer (1951). He died on 4 August 1978 in Nevers, Nièvre, France.
- Director
- Producer
Georges Folgoas was born on 27 July 1927 in Asnières-sur-Seine, Hauts-de-Seine, France. He was a director and producer, known for La grande farandole (1961), Sacha show (1968) and Au théâtre ce soir (1966). He died on 3 July 2008 in Saint-Lubin-de-la-Haye, Eure-et-Loir, France.- Director
- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
- Writer
Rinaldo Bassi was born on 12 December 1940 in Asnières-sur-Seine, Hauts-de-Seine, France. He is a director and assistant director, known for Un merveilleux parfum d'oseille (1969), Pourvu qu'on ait l'ivresse (1974) and Minouche (1969).- Production Designer
- Art Director
- Set Decorator
Robert Gys was born on 22 September 1901 in Asnières, Seine [now Asnières-sur-Seine, Hauts-de-Seine], France. He was a production designer and art director, known for Lucrèce Borgia (1953), S.O.S. Mediterranean (1938) and Baby (1932). He died on 15 November 1977 in Cagnes-sur-Mer, Alpes-Maritimes, France.- Bernard Eschassériaux was born on 4 February 1924 in Asnières-sur-Seine, France. He was a writer, known for Sundays and Cybèle (1962). He died on 1 January 2010 in Paris, France.
- Writer
- Director
- Composer
Pierre Maudru was born on 24 April 1892 in Asnières-sur-Seine, Hauts-de-Seine, France. He was a writer and director, known for Grey contre X (1940), La treizième enquête de Grey (1937) and Monsieur Hector (1940). He died on 1 March 1992 in Paris, France.- Claude-Marie Trémois was born on 10 May 1930 in Asnières-sur-Seine, Hauts-de-Seine, France.
- Irène Jeanning was born on 10 June 1903 in Asnieres-sur-Seine, France. She was an actress, known for La marraine du régiment (1938), La tour de Nesle (1937) and Mercadet (1936). She died on 22 November 1991 in Saint-Nazaire, Loire-Atlantique, France.
- Claude Garry was born on 4 August 1877 in Asnières-sur-Seine, Hauts-de-Seine, France. He was an actor, known for Don Quichotte (1913), The Death of Don Juan (1911) and Le tragique amour de Mona Lisa (1912). He died on 1 August 1918 in Paris, France.
- Art Department
- Special Effects
- Actor
André Pierdel was born on 21 January 1923 in Asnières-sur-Seine, Hauts-de-Seine, France. He was an actor, known for Playtime (1967), The Prize of Peril (1983) and Shock Treatment (1973). He died on 23 January 2011 in Vendôme, Loir-et-Cher, France.- Henri Barbusse was born on 17 May 1873 in Asnières, Seine [now Asnières-sur-Seine, Hauts-de-Seine], France. He was a writer, known for Prividenie, kotoroe ne vozvrashchaetsya (1930), Cinéma 16 (1975) and La tendresse (2008). He was married to Hélyonne Mendes. He died on 30 April 1935 in Moscow, USSR [now Russia].
- Director
- Cinematographer
- Art Department
Henri Sarrade was born on 26 February 1898 in Asnières-sur-Seine, Hauts-de-Seine, France. He was a director and cinematographer, known for Daumier (1958), L'homme debout (1946) and Résistance de l'air (1947). He died on 16 January 1985 in Lagny-sur-Marne, Seine-et-Marne, France.