Jean-Pierre Léaud - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

Born	May 28, 1944
Age	81
Birthplace	Paris, France
Zodiac Sign	Gemini - (see also Jean-Pierre Léaud's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese Zodiac	Monkey
Generation	Silent Generation
Known For	Iconic role as Antoine Doinel in François Truffaut's films like 'The 400 Blows' and major contributions to French New Wave cinema.

Intro

Jean-Pierre Léaud is a renowned French actor best known for his collaborations with director François Truffaut, particularly as Antoine Doinel in the 'The 400 Blows' and its sequels, making him a key figure of the French New Wave cinema.

Early Life & Background

Jean-Pierre Léaud was born and raised in Paris. His father, Pierre Léaud, was a scriptwriter and assistant director, and his mother, Jacqueline Stany, was an actress. Léaud was exposed to cinema from a young age due to his family's involvement in the film industry.

Career Highlights

Starred as Antoine Doinel in 'The 400 Blows' (1959), starting a long collaboration with François Truffaut.
Reprised the Antoine Doinel character in sequels: 'Antoine and Colette' (1962), 'Stolen Kisses' (1968), 'Bed and Board' (1970), and 'Love on the Run' (1979).
Worked with influential directors such as Jean-Luc Godard ('Masculin Féminin', 1966; 'La Chinoise', 1967) and Pier Paolo Pasolini ('Porcile', 1969).
Awarded an Honorary Palme d'Or for lifetime achievement at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival.

Trivia

Jean-Pierre Léaud is widely seen as a symbol of the French New Wave and the coming-of-age genre.
His portrayal of Antoine Doinel is considered one of cinema's most memorable recurring characters.
He has acted in over 50 films spanning more than six decades.

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