Biography

Jean Desailly (August 24, 1920, Paris – June 11, 2008) was a French actor. He was a member of the Comédie-Française from 1942 – 1946, and later participated in about ninety movies. Desailly was married to the French actress Simone Valère.

Known For

The Professional

Ministre

The Assassination of Trotsky

Alfred Rosmer

Un Flic

Distinguished Man

The Seven Deadly Sins

Monsieur Duparc - le Père de Bernard (segment "La luxure")

The Soft Skin

Pierre Lachenay

The 25th Hour

Le ministre (uncredited)

Le Doulos

Superintendant Clain

Royal Affairs in Versailles

Marivaux