Jacques Besnard
Acteur, Schrijver, Regisseur, Producer
15 juli 1929 — 9 november 2013 (84 years)
Jacques Besnard was a French film director, screenwriter, and producer known for his contributions to French comedy cinema. He began his career in the mid-1950s, working as an assistant director under notable filmmakers such as Maurice Régamey, Yves Robert, and Alberto Lattuada. In 1962, Besnard became the first assistant director to André Hunebelle, collaborating on films like Les Mystères de Paris (1962) and the Fantômas series. He made his directorial debut with Le Grand Restaurant (1966), co-written with Louis de Funès, which became a significant box office success. Besnard continued to direct comedies throughout the 1970s, including Le Fou du labo 4 (1967) and La situation est grave... mais pas désespérée (1976). In the 1980s, he shifted his focus to television, directing various TV movies and series. Besnard's work is characterized by its humor and collaboration with prominent French actors.
Known For
Cinematografie
| 1955 | The Lowest Crime · as Le Jeune Homme |
| 1955 | Rififi · as Third Gambler (uncredited) |
| 1955 |
| 2005 | |
| 1982 | |
| 1978 | Général... nous voilà! · as Screenplay |
| 1976 | |
| 1976 | |
| 1976 | |
| 1967 | |
| 1966 |
| 1975 | The Restroom Robbery · as Adaptation |
| 1973 | La belle affaire · as Adaptation |
| 1965 | Fantomas Unleashed · as Second Unit DirectorOp Plex |
| 1964 | Fantomas · as Second Unit DirectorOp Plex |
| 1964 | Shadow of Evil · as Second Unit DirectorOp Plex |
| 1962 | Mysteries of Paris · as First Assistant Director |
| 1959 | Signé: Arsène Lupin · as Second Assistant Director |