Jean-Pierre Bernard

Jean-Pierre Bernard (22 January 1933 – 7 July 2017) was a French film, television and stage actor. He appeared in many French films over a 50-year period and became known internationally for his portrayal of a French climber named Jean-Paul Montaigne in the 1975 film The Eiger Sanction that was directed by and starred Clint Eastwood.

Bernard studied at the French National Academy of Dramatic Arts. His French language film appearances include: Adelaide (1968) directed by Jean-Daniel Simon, Le Soulier de satin (1985) directed by Manoel de Oliveira and Mon ami le traître (1988) directed by José Giovanni .

Filmography

Film

+ Year Title Role Notes1964 Requiem pour un caïd Pinelli 1968 Adélaïde Christian 1969 The Adding Machine Christian 1971 Raphael, or The Debauched One Norville 1975 The Eiger Sanction Montaigne 1980 Voulez-vous un bébé Nobel ? Le financier arabe 1981 Votre enfant m'intéresse 1981 Une affaire d'hommes Jean 1982 Les Misérables Avocat 1985 Brigade des moeurs Le Grec 1985 The Satin Slipper Don Camille 1986 On a volé Charlie Spencer L'amant de la mère 1988 Mon ami le traître Le capitaine / The captain 2002 Monique Le vieux photographe 2008 A Man and His Dog Un clochard

Television

+ Year Title Role Notes 1984 Julien Fontanes, magistrat Dany Mandina 1 episode 1992 Counterstrike Carlo Rosti Episode: "The Sting"