About Jean-François Adam
Lived 1938 – 1980 (aged 42). Jean-François Adam was a French film actor, film director, screenwriter, television actor, director and actor.
Career Adam was an assistant to French filmmakers François Truffaut and Jean-Pierre Melville.
He is known for having played the small role of Colette's lover in the Antoine Doinel saga, and for playing the philosophy teacher in the French drama film Graduate First (1978), directed by Maurice Pialat.
Adam directed the French drama film Return to the Beloved (1979), which stars Isabelle Huppert.
He was also a part-time clown.
Personal life Adam was married to Brigitte Fossey, and had a daughter, the actress Marie Adam. At the age of 44 Adam shot himself.
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Who was Jean-François Adam?
film actor and director (1938-1980)
When was Jean-François Adam born?
Jean-François Adam was born on 14 February 1938 in 5th arrondissement of Paris.
When did Jean-François Adam die?
Jean-François Adam died on 14 October 1980 in 10ᵗʰ arrondissement of Paris.
What was Jean-François Adam's occupation?
Jean-François Adam was a film actor, film director, screenwriter, television actor, director and actor.
What nationality was Jean-François Adam?
Jean-François Adam was French.
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