Jean-François Adam
Jean-François Adam (1935/1936 – 14 October 1980) was a French actor and director.[1]
Jean-François Adam | |
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| Born | 1935/1936 |
| Died | (aged 44)[1] Paris |
| Cause of death | Suicide |
| Occupation | Actor and director |
| Spouse(s) | Brigitte Fossey (1966–1980, his death) |
| Children | 1 |
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.[2] At the age of 44 Adam shot himself.[1]
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References
- Cl. D. (18 October 1980). "MORT DU CINÉASTE JEAN-FRANÇOIS ADAM". le Monde.
- "Brigitte Fossey soutenue par sa fille et son mari pour un ultime adieu à sa mère". Purepeople. 23 December 2016.
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