Jean Lara
Jean Lara (actually Juan Usnadivaras , born September 20, 1922 in Dijon , † September 25, 2010 ) was a French actor and filmmaker.
Life
Lara has appeared in films since 1946, initially under the name Jean Varas . since the beginning of the 1950s under the stage name Jean Lara . In addition to acting, he worked as a production manager for numerous films until 1986, including The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie by Luis Buñuel . Lara could also be seen in occasional theater productions in the 1950s and 1960s. As a director he made two short films ; once he was also active as a screenwriter .
Filmography (selection)
- 1946: Le père tranquille
- 1947: Stormy youth (Le diable au corps)
- 1952: Doctor's mistress (L'étrange amazone)
- 1952: Everything was sin (Les amants maudits)
- 1953: In the dark of the big city (Minuit Champs-Élysées)
- 1953: The adventurer of Paris (L'aventurière des Champs-Élysées)
- 1956: Fernand Cowboy (Fernand cow-boy)
- 1958: Night falls in Montmartre (En légitime violence)
- 1958: The night and its price (Cette nuit-là)
- 1964: Interpol chases light girls (Requiem pour un caïd)
- 1965: The Train to Hell (Train d'enfer)
- 1986: Paris minuit
Web links
- Jean Lara in the Internet Movie Database (English)
- Lara at cinéma-francais
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Lara, Jean |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Usnadivaras, Juan (real name) |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | French actor and filmmaker |
| DATE OF BIRTH | September 20, 1922 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Dijon |
| DATE OF DEATH | September 25, 2010 |