André Penvern

André Penvern

77 · Born: Nov 26, 1947

Personal Details

BornNov 26, 1947 Sèvres, Seine-et-Oise [now Hauts-de-Seine], France

Biography

André Penvern, a celebrated French actor, originates from the picturesque town of Sèvres, where his fascination with the performing arts was first kindled. At the tender age of 17, he embarked on a remarkable journey, commencing his professional career by collaborating with the prestigious National Drama Centers. As he matured, he demonstrated an unwavering dedication to his craft, meticulously honing his skills through a gradual progression from playing minor roles to assuming more significant positions, ultimately mastering the intricacies of stage management, sound design, and lighting direction.

It was a serendipitous meeting that would have a profound impact on the trajectory of his professional life, as he crossed paths with the esteemed casting director, Margot Capelier, whose connections to the crème de la crème of the film world would ultimately open doors to opportunities that would allow him to refine his craft and establish himself as a prominent figure in the industry.

Margot Capelier's esteemed reputation and extensive network of contacts, which included some of the most renowned and respected directors of the time, such as Fred Zinnemann, Otto Preminger, John Frankenheimer, and Gérard Oury, proved to be the catalyst that propelled him towards success.

Her introduction to these industry giants not only provided him with invaluable insights and guidance, but also afforded him the opportunity to learn from the best and gain valuable experience, ultimately paving the way for him to make a lasting impression on the world of cinema.

Noted French actor, Penvern, has skillfully navigated the dynamic landscape of both theater and television, forging unforgettable connections with an impressive array of esteemed colleagues. His remarkable career has been marked by the privilege of working alongside some of the most illustrious figures in the industry, including the distinguished Jean Marboeuf, the accomplished Alain Bonnot, the renowned Philippe de Broca, and the critically acclaimed Olivier Dahan.

Career

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2021
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2018
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The Happy Prince
The Happy Prince as Monsieur Dupoirier
{"id":10262,"title":"Grace of Monaco","year":"2014","character":"Charles de Gaulle","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/grace-of-monaco","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6gsq5k8k0no0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6gsq5k8k0no0.jpg"},"released":1}
2014
Grace of Monaco
Grace of Monaco as Charles de Gaulle
{"id":15046,"title":"Paulette","year":"2012","character":"Walter","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/paulette","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_15046.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_15046.jpg"},"released":1}
2012
Paulette
Paulette as Walter
{"id":23697,"title":"The Chef","year":"2012","character":"Le p\u00e8re de B\u00e9atrice","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-chef-2012","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_23697.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_23697.jpg"},"released":1}
The Chef
The Chef as Le père de Béatrice
{"id":243,"title":"Inglourious Basterds","year":"2009","character":"Old French Veterinarian","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/inglourious-basterds","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7buk4nl67el0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7buk4nl67el0.jpg"},"released":1}
2009
Inglourious Basterds
Inglourious Basterds as Old French Veterinarian
{"id":7063,"title":"La Vie En Rose","year":"2007","character":"Jacques Canetti","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/la-vie-en-rose-2007","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/56et8t1k35i0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/56et8t1k35i0.jpg"},"released":1}
2007
La Vie En Rose
La Vie En Rose as Jacques Canetti
{"id":222915,"title":"Crimson Rivers 2: Angels of the Apocalypse","year":"2004","character":"P\u00e8re Dominique","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/crimson-rivers-2-angels-of-the-apocalypse","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7cs5arqk2740.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7cs5arqk2740.jpg"},"released":1}
2004
{"id":27754,"title":"Vidocq","year":"2001","character":"Veraldi","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/vidocq","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7qe69hihqkt0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7qe69hihqkt0.jpg"},"released":1}
2001
Vidocq
Vidocq as Veraldi
{"id":224084,"title":"Amazon","year":"2000","character":"Colonel de Villeneuve","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/amazon-2000","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_224084.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_224084.jpg"},"released":1}
2000
Amazon
Amazon as Colonel de Villeneuve
{"id":219860,"title":"Les parasites","year":"1999","character":"Albert Wurtz","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/les-parasites","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_219860.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_219860.jpg"},"released":1}
1999
Les parasites
Les parasites as Albert Wurtz
{"id":13188,"title":"Ready to Wear","year":"1994","character":"Hotel Clerk","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/ready-to-wear","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_13188.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_13188.jpg"},"released":1}
1994
Ready to Wear
Ready to Wear as Hotel Clerk
{"id":35127,"title":"The Bohemian Life","year":"1992","character":"Police Inspector","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-bohemian-life","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_35127.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_35127.jpg"},"released":1}
1992
The Bohemian Life
The Bohemian Life as Police Inspector
{"id":159840,"title":"May Wine","year":"1990","character":"Concierge","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/may-wine","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_159840.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_159840.jpg"},"released":1}
1990
May Wine
May Wine as Concierge
{"id":160180,"title":"The Man Who Lived at the Ritz","year":"1989","character":"Henri Bretonne","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-man-who-lived-at-the-ritz","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_160180.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_160180.jpg"},"released":1}
1989
{"id":6091,"title":"Dirty Rotten Scoundrels","year":"1988","character":"Waiter on the Train","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/dirty-rotten-scoundrels","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/74lriu6s8qv0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/74lriu6s8qv0.jpg"},"released":1}
1988
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels as Waiter on the Train
{"id":8831,"title":"The Holcroft Covenant","year":"1985","character":"Frederick Leger","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-holcroft-covenant","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_8831.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_8831.jpg"},"released":1}
1985
The Holcroft Covenant
The Holcroft Covenant as Frederick Leger
{"id":27864,"title":"Cheech & Chong's: The Corsican Brothers","year":"1984","character":"Courtier I","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/cheech-chongs-the-corsican-brothers","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6pr3etdtbpd0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6pr3etdtbpd0.jpg"},"released":1}
1984
{"id":219882,"title":"The Hippies","year":"1981","character":"Jean-Michel, le mari d'Odette","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-hippies","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_219882.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_219882.jpg"},"released":1}
1981
The Hippies
The Hippies as Jean-Michel, le mari d'Odette
{"id":80849,"title":"French Postcards","year":"1979","character":"Jean-Louis","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/french-postcards","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_80849.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_80849.jpg"},"released":1}
1979
French Postcards
French Postcards as Jean-Louis
{"id":119354,"title":"Le couple t\u00e9moin","year":"1977","character":"Speaker \u00e0 la t\u00e9l\u00e9vision","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/le-couple-temoin","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_119354.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_119354.jpg"},"released":1}
1977
Le couple témoin
Le couple témoin as Speaker à la télévision
{"id":8511,"title":"March or Die","year":"1977","character":"'Top Hat'","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/march-or-die","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_8511.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_8511.jpg"},"released":1}
March or Die
March or Die as 'Top Hat'
{"id":6313,"title":"Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo","year":"1977","character":"French Policeman (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/herbie-goes-to-monte-carlo","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3vupe5munugg.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3vupe5munugg.jpg"},"released":1}
Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo
Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo as French Policeman (uncredited)
{"id":8203,"title":"The Tenant","year":"1976","character":"Cafe waiter","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-tenant-1976","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1um8lpe63ii0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1um8lpe63ii0.jpg"},"released":1}
1976
The Tenant
The Tenant as Cafe waiter
{"id":30433,"title":"French Connection II","year":"1975","character":"Bartender","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/french-connection-ii","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5skt1c83vt10.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5skt1c83vt10.jpg"},"released":1}
1975
{"id":227718,"title":"The Mad Adventures of Rabbi Jacob","year":"1973","character":"Assistant to Andr\u00e9ani","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-mad-adventures-of-rabbi-jacob","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_227718.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_227718.jpg"},"released":1}
1973
The Mad Adventures of Rabbi Jacob
The Mad Adventures of Rabbi Jacob as Assistant to Andréani
{"id":18447,"title":"The Day of the Jackal","year":"1973","character":"Policeman at Tulle Station","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-day-of-the-jackal","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/47lsfriim080.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/47lsfriim080.jpg"},"released":1}
The Day of the Jackal
The Day of the Jackal as Policeman at Tulle Station
{"id":86944,"title":"Someone Behind the Door","year":"1971","character":"Intern","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/someone-behind-the-door","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_86944.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_86944.jpg"},"released":1}
1971