Biography
Jean Richard is a French actor, comedian, circus figure. The worldwide fame acquired, playing the role of Commissioner Megre, embodiment the book image of the hero. Having become acquainted with the biography of the idol, fans are surprised to find that the game in the movie was not his main activity.Childhood and youth
Jean Francois Henri Rishar was born on April 18, 1921 in the family of Pierre Rishar and Suzanna Boyne. Parents lived in the Commune Department of the Department of De Sea (France) and hoped that their son would continue the case of relatives or at least would become a notary. The desire of relatives was not groundless: the grandfather of the boy was engaged in breeding Oslov, and his father added famous Breton horses to them.
Animal kid loved himself very much, his special pleasure was given to the visit of the fairs, where it was possible to visit the belt. Being the only child, he often played theatrical ideas with dressing up, having fun for cousins and neighbors. Passion to the actor helped him and with speeches while studying.
Jean graduated from school for boys, then entered Lycée Fontanes de Niort. He also tried to get to the prestigious Cadre Noir in Somomur, but failed the exam. At this time, the death of his father from cancer. Then the young man flatly refused to continue his relatives, trying to find his own way in life.
The World War II prevented throwing the future actor: in 1940 he was sent to serve in the cavalry regiment to Bavaria. Returning, he entered the Higher National Conservatory of Dramatic Art, which he graduated from in 1947.
Personal life
The first time Jean Richard married shortly after returning from service. Anna-Marie Lyuzhar became his wife, and in 1946 the spouses had a daughter Elizabeth (Babetta) daughter. But personal life in the actor's environment is rarely built without turbulent passions.In the 50s, being on tour, the artist fell into Kabar "Tabarin", where he saw the young debutanthu - Annik Tangi. The girl then performed the dance and parody room.
The beauty so sealed the comedians that he did everything to translate into his theater. Actress spent some time in a new place, and then the man still filed a divorce and made his favorite offer.
The wedding took place in 1957, and next year the Son Jean-Pierre was born at the couple. Together with the second wife, the actor lived 42 years old, she left life in 1999. The children became assistants of the Father, when he moved away from the affairs: Elizabeth ruled the park, and Jean-Pierre - Circus.
Career and films
Even in his youth, Jean was carried away with drawing. From 18 years he worked as a cartoonist in the press, and also performed in Lyon Cabaret with humorous etudes.
During the occupation, the young man created the theater-variety Productions Richard. It was a platform where the actor debuted on a professional scene. Together with him, Jacques Charon, Fernand Led, Louis Zhuva, Charles Dullen. The troupe went on tour even after the war and existed until 1950.
Having received a dramatic education, Rishar worked in Cabaret, Theater and on television. The first Kinorol went to the young artist in 25 years. In the Drama "Six Lost Hours", he played under the leadership of Alex Zhoffe and was the partner of Louis de Fügen.
In parallel with the filming of Richard performed in the circus. At first he was a hired employee from Medrano, and then opened his tent, where he was the director until the end of the 70s. Circus experience of communicating with the wards, in particular with lions, the artist will later describe in the book "My Beasts".
As a comedian artist first manifested himself in the film "Silacha from Batignol", but the film worker noticed him after the "beautiful mentality", "Sheri Bibi" and, of course, a romantic comedy "Elena and Men".
But theatrical regulars and visitors to Cabaret have long known the actor on theatrical and pop activities. The audience was especially loved by the comic image of the "Champignol Guy", Claudia Binosh, whose popularity was able to surpass only the colorful appearance of the Commissioner Jules Megre. In the book of memories "My life without a safety network", the artist noticed that the series "Investigations of the Megre Commissioner" allowed him to "express himself in style, more relevant true nature."
In the role of a famous detective, he appeared on television for 20 years, starting in 1967, and played in 92 episodes of the film. By itself, the artist was impressive growth, had a confident gait, rude temper and smoked the phone. Georges Siemeon, who was present on the samples, could not resist such a clear similarity with his hero.
Until the end of the life, the actor was associated with fans with the appearance of Megre, and all his famous photos confirm this similarity. Total in the filmography of Jean Rishar 98 paintings and 17 performances, in many of them he performed the main roles.
Death
The comedian died on December 12, 2001 at the Sunlis County Hospital of the UAZ Department. The cause of death was the same disease as his father - cancer. During the lifetime of the artist, he was called the street in Native Bessin, and later the school in which he studied. This fact was very proud of this fact.Filmography
- 1947 - "Six Lost Hours"
- 1949 - "Mission in Tangier"
- 1949 - "I love only you"
- 1953 - "Beautiful mentality"
- 1954 - "Mystery of Versailles"
- 1955 - Sheri Bibi
- 1956 - "Elena and Men"
- 1959 - "My Gypsy Friend"
- 1960 - "Suburban Trains"
- 1965 - "Holidays of Love"
- 1967-1990 - "Investigations of the Megre Commissioner"
- 1968 - "I take and his ladies"