Jean-Pierre Cassel

Jean-Pierre Cassel (October 27, 1932, Paris–April 19, 2007, Paris) was a French actor. Cassel was born Jean-Pierre Crochon in Paris, the son of Louise-Marguerite (née Fabrègue), an opera singer, and Georges Crochon, a doctor. Cassel was discovered by Gene Kelly as he tap danced on stage, and later cast in the 1957 film The Happy Road. Then Cassel gained prominence in the late 1950s as a hero in comedies by Philippe de Broca such as Un monsieur de... more

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  • Oct 27, 1932

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  • Apr 19, 2007 (age 74 years)

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