Jean-Louis Trintignant was a star of French cinema known for the films ‘A Man and a Woman’ and ‘My Night at Maud’s.’
- Died: Friday, June 17, 2022 (Who else died on June 17?)
- Details of death: Died at the age of 91 at his home in France.
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French star
Jean-Louis Trintignant became known as an actor during the French New Wave period in the late 1950s, starring with Brigitte Bardot in “And God Created Woman.’ He became a star when he played a race car driver in the 1966 film “A Man and a Woman,’ which won an Academy Award for Best Foreign Film. Trintignant was an amateur race car driver, so the role was a natural fit. Among his other notable films were the political thriller ‘Z’, which won an Oscar for Best Foreign Film and ‘My Night at Maud’s,’ considered to be one of the great French films. Outside of movies roles, he enjoyed the stage and starred in many theatre productions.
Notable Quote
“I was extremely shy. And being famous didn’t interest me.” “You know, it’s amusing the first time around, then not at all. Why do they give us awards? We’re already well paid. They’d be better off giving Oscars to people working jobs that aren’t fun at all.” – He told the daily Nice-Matin.
Tributes to Jean-Louis Trintignant
Full Obituary: The Hollywood Reporter
