10 Facts About Jean Rochefort

1.

Jean Rochefort received many accolades during his career, including an Honorary Cesar in 1999.

2.

Jean Rochefort was educated at the Lycee Pierre Corneille in Rouen.

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Jean Rochefort was nineteen years old when he entered the Centre d'Art Dramatique de la rue Blanche.

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Jean Rochefort then became a television and cinema actor, and worked as director.

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Thanks to the success of this film, Jean Rochefort achieved big popularity.

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Jean Rochefort was a horse breeder since then and owned Le Haras de Villequoy.

7.

Jean Rochefort's passion led him to become a horse consultant for French television in 2004.

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8.

Jean Rochefort won two Cesar Awards: in 1976, Best Supporting Actor for Que la fete commence; and in 1978, Best Actor for Le Crabe-tambour.

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Jean Rochefort was set to play the lead role in The Man Who Killed Don Quixote, after being found as "the perfect Quixote" by director Terry Gilliam.

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Jean Rochefort won many awards throughout his career, most notably three Cesar Awards: Best Supporting Actor for Que La Fete Commence, Best Actor for Le Crabe-Tambour and an honorary prize in 1999.