The actor, also known for starring in “Plus belle la vie”, died on the night of Sunday to Monday at the age of 89.
It is a well-known supporting actor in French cinema who has passed away. Jacques Boudet died at the age of 89 on the night of Sunday to Monday, near Montpellier. His agent, Pierrette Panou, informed Agence France Presse that the actor had “died suddenly” in his sleep.
Very prolific in the theater, Jacques Boudet was an actor recognized for his supporting roles both in cinema and on television. He notably played under the direction of several renowned directors, such as Bertrand Blier (thank you life), Luc Besson (Nikita), Bertrand Tavernier (L. 627, Pass), Claude Lelouch (Wretched, All that for this !) or Robert Guédiguian. He played in front of the latter’s camera in almost all of his films, from Red Midi in 1983 until And the party continues in 2023.
The actor was also known to the general public for his role in our happy dayscomedy by the duo Toledano-Nakache (Untouchables) in which he played the overly present father of the host played by Jean-Paul Rouve. Jacques Boudet also played the character of Gaston Domert in several episodes of More beautiful life. You may have also recognized him in The Red Bracelets or in The Crown (season 2, episode 8), Netflix series in which he played Charles de Gaulle.