Jean-Marc Barr - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

Born	September 27, 1960
Age	65
Birthplace	Bitburg, West Germany
Zodiac Sign	Libra - (see also Jean-Marc Barr's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese Zodiac	Rat
Generation	Baby Boomer Generation
Known For	Lead role in 'The Big Blue' (1988), frequent collaborations with director Lars von Trier including 'Europa' (1991), 'Breaking the Waves' (1996), and 'Dancer in the Dark' (2000).

Intro

Jean-Marc Barr is a French-American actor and director, best known for his leading role in the film 'The Big Blue' (1988) and his frequent collaborations with director Lars von Trier.

Early Life & Background

Jean-Marc Barr was born to a French mother and an American father who served in the U.S. Armed Forces. Barr spent his childhood moving between Germany, France, and the United States, eventually settling in France to pursue his education and acting career.

Career Highlights

• Starred as Jacques Mayol in 'The Big Blue' (1988), which brought him international recognition.
• Collaborated repeatedly with director Lars von Trier in films such as 'Europa' (1991), 'Breaking the Waves' (1996), and 'Dancer in the Dark' (2000).
• Directed his debut film 'Lovers' in 1999, later followed by 'Too Much Flesh' (2000) and 'Being Light' (2001).

Trivia

• Barr holds dual French and American citizenship.
• He studied philosophy at the University of California, Los Angeles before turning to acting.
• Barr is also active as a film director, producer, and screenwriter.

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Sources

1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jean-Marc_Barr
2. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0056056/