- Born
- Died
- Height5′ 9¼″ (1.76 m)
- Bernard Giraudeau was born on June 18, 1947 in La Rochelle, Charente-Maritime, France. He was an actor and director, known for L'autre (1991), Ridicule (1996) and That Day (2003). He was married to Anny Duperey. He died on July 17, 2010 in Paris, France.
- SpouseAnny Duperey (2 children)
- Children
- Bright blue eyes
- In 1963 Bernard enlisted in the French navy as a trainee engineer, graduating first in his class one year later. During his naval service, Giraudeau served on helicopter carrier Jeanne d'Arc from 1964-1965, and again from 1965-1966. Subsequently, Giraudeau served on the frigate Duquesne and on the conventional aircraft carrier Clemenceau before leaving the navy to begin his career as an actor.
- Bernard enlisted as a French Navy sailor in 1963, at the age of 15, and completed two around the world cruises before his service ended.
- Bernard and wife Anny Duperey were supporters of Lionel Jospin for the 2002 French presidential campaign. Jospin lost to Jacques Chirac and retired from politics.
- Former student of the CNSAD (Conservatoire National Superieur d'Art Dramatique).
- Father of actress Sara Giraudeau and Gaël Giraudeau.
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