Claude Brasseur - a talented French actor,twice awarded the prestigious prize "Cesar". “Simple Story”, “Police War”, “And the Elephants are Unfaithful”, “Dinner”, “Boom”, “Eyes Without a Face”, “Gang of Outsiders” are famous paintings with his participation. What else can you say about this man?
Claude Brasseur: family, childhood
The actor was born in France, it happenedin June 1936. Claude Brasseur - a man who was lucky to be born in a creative family. His parents were French movie stars Odette Joey and Pierre Brasseur. Claude’s mother was remembered by the audience for the films “Tender”, “Summer Thunderstorm”, “For the Night of Love”. Father can be seen in the paintings “Embankment of Mists”, “Children of Rayk”, “Eyes without a face”. Not to mention the man who baptized the boy, because this role was assumed by the writer Ernest Hemingway himself.
Claude Brasseur was still a child when his parentsbroke up Soon the mother of the future actor married a second time. The famous director and screenwriter Philip Agostin became the boy's stepfather. With this man, Claude had a wonderful relationship.
First successes
Even as a child, Claude Brasseur began to dream aboutAn acting career apparently affected the genes. Is it any wonder that already in 1956 he received his first role. A beginner actor made his debut in the film "Country, where I come from." The film is a tale of a romantic relationship.
Father's patronage helped his son to become popularan actor. "Prairie Street", "Green Harvest", "Eyes Without a Face", "Entertainment", "Gentle Pierrot", "Letting the Reins", "Liars", "Enemies" - films with his participation came out one after another.
Film career
In 1964, for the first time managed to attractattention of the audience Claude Brasseur. A Frenchman’s filmography acquired the painting “Gang of Outsiders” by Jean-Luc Godard. In this drama, he embodied the image of a young man who is plotting a daring crime. The hero plans to rob a bank, and a casual acquaintance makes his accomplice. The tape immediately acquired the status of a cult, and now it is considered one of the most outstanding creations of Godard.
In 1976, Brasseur Claude was awarded the prestigiousCesar Awards. So high was his role in the film "And the elephants are wrong." This film tells the story of middle-aged men who are in crisis.
In 1978, the Frenchman was again nominated for"Cesar". He received this honor for his game in the film “A Simple Story”. Drama tells of a divorced woman and her torments. Brasseur Claude embodied the image of Serge, the beloved of the ladies. The tape was liked by viewers from different countries, was nominated for an Oscar. The star managed to become the owner of “Cesar” again in 1979, when he played the head of the police special department in the action-packed film “Police War”.
"Boom" and "Boom 2"
By the time the movie "Boom" was already knownactor Claude Brasseur. Films with his participation came out one after another. However, it was this family comedy that became one of his best films. The picture tells the story of a family consisting of a father, mother and daughter. The husband and wife are on the verge of divorce, and their child is experiencing a teenage crisis.
Interestingly, in France "Boom" enjoyedmore popular than the second part of the Star Wars saga. It is not surprising that this family comedy was shown at the box office for thirty-five weeks. The success of the tape led to the fact that its creators decided to continue shooting. “Boom 2”, in which Brasseur also starred, was greeted by the audience approvingly.
What else to see
In the new century, the actor began to act less active,however, it does regularly appear on the set. Of the relatively recent paintings with his participation can be noted films "Red Fox", "My Beautiful Star", "Student and Monsieur Henry", "Camping 3".
Personal life
Did Claude Brasseur find happiness in his personal life?This question can be confidently answered in the affirmative. The first marriage of a French cinema star did not last long; he and Peggy Rocher were quickly tired of living together. But the actor has been living in perfect harmony with his second wife, Michel Cambon.
Клоду было 34 года, когда жена подарила ему heir, son was named Alexander. The younger Brasseur followed in his father's footsteps, linked his life with dramatic art. Alexandra can be seen in the pictures “The happiest place on Earth”, “Rags”, “Our best holidays”. Of course, the son has already managed to make the actor a grandfather.
Hobbies
Клод – человек, предпочитающий активный образ of life. One of the main hobbies of the star of French cinema for many years remains motor racing. Brasseur was 47 years old when he managed to win the Paris-Dakar rally-marathon. Then the actor played the role of navigator in Jacqui Ix.
Also, Claude can not imagine his life withouttravel In the company of his wife Michel, he had already traveled half the world, which is not going to stop. Brasseur leads an active lifestyle, but there are also days when an actor wants to just be at home, take a break from the hustle and bustle and enjoy socializing with her beloved family.
