Jean-Pierre Bernard


Jean-Pierre Bernard 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 directed by Jean-Daniel Simon, Le Soulier de satin directed by Manoel de Oliveira and Mon ami le traître directed by José Giovanni.

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
1964Requiem pour un caïdPinelli
1968AdélaïdeChristian
1969The Adding MachineChristian
1971Raphael, or The Debauched OneNorville
1975The Eiger SanctionMontaigne
1980Voulez-vous un bébé Nobel ?Le financier arabe
1981Votre enfant m'intéresse
1981Une affaire d'hommesJean
1982Les MisérablesAvocat
1985Brigade des moeursLe Grec
1985The Satin SlipperDon Camille
1986On a volé Charlie SpencerL'amant de la mère
1988Mon ami le traîtreLe capitaine / The captain
2002MoniqueLe vieux photographe
2008A Man and His DogUn clochard

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
1984Julien Fontanes, magistratDany Mandina1 episode
1992CounterstrikeCarlo RostiEpisode: "The Sting"