This page will contain external links about Jean-Pierre Aumont, as they become available.Jean-Pierre AumontJean-Pierre Aumont (January 5, 1911 - January 29, 2001) was a French actor. Born in Paris, France to a wealthy French family, Aumont began studying drama at the Paris Conservatory, following his mother, at the age of sixteen. His professional stage debut occurred at the age of 21. His film debut came one year later, when Jean de la Lune (Jean of the Moon in English) was produced in 1931. However, his most important, career-defining role came in 1934, when Jean Cocteau's play La Machine Infernal (The Infernal Machine) was released in 1934. However, right when his film and stage career began rising quickly, World War II broke out. Aumont stayed in France until 1942, when he realized that because of his Jewish ancestry, he would be forced to flee from the Nazi forces. He first fled to an unoccupied portion of Vichy territory, before moving, first to New York City, then Hollywood to further his film career. He began working with MGM; however, he was not content with staying in the safe United States while his fellow countrymen were fighting for their lives in Europe. Therefore, after finishing his film, The Cross of Lorraine (which was highly liked by certain Resistance leaders, including Charles de Gaulle), he joined the Free French. After the completion of the film, Aumont was sent to North Africa, where he participated in Operation Torch, specifically in the country of Tunisia. Then, he moved with the Allied armies through Italy and France. Through the war, he was wounded twice. The first was on a mission with his brother. However, the second was more serious. Aumont's Jeep was blown up near a mined bridge, and French Brigadier General Diégo-Charles-Joseph Brosset, commander of the 1st Free French Division, was killed. Because of his bravery during the fighting, Aumont received the Legion d'Honneur and the Croix de Guerre. While in Hollywood, though, Aumont married Maria Montez, a Dominican actress. She was known as the "Queen of Technicolor", and their marriage was very happy; however, she tragically drowned and died on September 7, 1951, in the family's villa at Suresnes, France. Aumont kept working after his wife's death, though, starring as the magician in the extremely successful film, Lili, with Leslie Caron. In 1956, he married Italian actress Marisa Pavan, star of various films including The Man in the Grey Flannel Suit. The couple starred in one film together, John Paul Jones, where Pavan played the romantic interest of the lead, while Aumont cameoed as King Louis XVI. However, the couple divorced in 1962, but rejoined a short while later. They had two children: Jean-Claude and Patrick, and lived a rather happy life. Aumont continued working with various famous actors and directors. In the 1960s, he starred in various Broadway productions. He starred in many films throughout the latter half of the 20th century, and one of his more recent works was released in 1989, A Tale of Two Cities. Two years afterward, he was decorated with the cross of Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres, and in 1992, he received an honorary César Award. Aumont was also a distinguished author, although the English translations of his works were sub-par. When he died in 2001, Jean-Pierre Aumont was one of the most distinguished and famous French actors of the 20th century. He is interred in the Père Lachaise cemetery in Paris. This page about Jean-Pierre Aumont includes information from a Wikipedia article. Additional articles about Jean-Pierre Aumont News stories about Jean-Pierre Aumont External links for Jean-Pierre Aumont Videos for Jean-Pierre Aumont Wikis about Jean-Pierre Aumont Discussion Groups about Jean-Pierre Aumont Blogs about Jean-Pierre Aumont Images of Jean-Pierre Aumont |
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He is interred in the Père Lachaise cemetery in Paris. Berenger resides in South Carolina. When he died in 2001, Jean-Pierre Aumont was one of the most distinguished and famous French actors of the 20th century. Berenger has six children: Patrick, Allison, Chelsea, Chloe, Shiloh and Scout. Aumont was also a distinguished author, although the English translations of his works were sub-par. Berenger has been married three times; to Barbara Wilson (1975-1985), Lisa Williams (1986-1997) and to Trish Alvaran since 1997. Two years afterward, he was decorated with the cross of Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres, and in 1992, he received an honorary César Award. He also began a career as a producer in the 1990s. He starred in many films throughout the latter half of the 20th century, and one of his more recent works was released in 1989, A Tale of Two Cities. In more recent years, Berenger has continued to have an active acting career in film and television, although often at a supporting level. In the 1960s, he starred in various Broadway productions. Barnes in Platoon. Aumont continued working with various famous actors and directors. In 1986, he received an Academy Award nomination for his portrayal of the sociopathic Sgt. They had two children: Jean-Claude and Patrick, and lived a rather happy life. Berenger's film career peaked in the 1980s starting with The Big Chill (1983). However, the couple divorced in 1962, but rejoined a short while later. These early roles highlight Berenger's ability to play both villains and heroes. The couple starred in one film together, John Paul Jones, where Pavan played the romantic interest of the lead, while Aumont cameoed as King Louis XVI. In 1979, he had the role of Butch Cassidy in Butch and Sundance: The Early Days, a role he got in part because of his resemblance to Paul Newman, who played the character in Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969). In 1956, he married Italian actress Marisa Pavan, star of various films including The Man in the Grey Flannel Suit. In 1977, Berenger had a small but noticeable role as a murderer in Looking for Mr. Goodbar. Aumont kept working after his wife's death, though, starring as the magician in the extremely successful film, Lili, with Leslie Caron. Berenger's film debut was the lead in Rush It (1976), an independent film now mostly forgotten except for its cast members who went on to greater renown. She was known as the "Queen of Technicolor", and their marriage was very happy; however, she tragically drowned and died on September 7, 1951, in the family's villa at Suresnes, France. He worked in soap operas and had a starring role on One Life to Live. While in Hollywood, though, Aumont married Maria Montez, a Dominican actress. He worked first in regional theatre and moved to New York City in the 1970s. Because of his bravery during the fighting, Aumont received the Legion d'Honneur and the Croix de Guerre. Berenger was born Thomas Michael Moore in Chicago, Illinois. He studied journalism at the University of Missouri, but decided to seek an acting career following his graduation. Aumont's Jeep was blown up near a mined bridge, and French Brigadier General Diégo-Charles-Joseph Brosset, commander of the 1st Free French Division, was killed. Tom Berenger (born May 31, 1949) is a American actor known mainly for his roles in action films. However, the second was more serious. Johnny, We Hardly Knew Ye (1977). The first was on a mission with his brother. Flesh & Blood (1979). Through the war, he was wounded twice. If Tomorrow Comes (1986) (mini-series). Then, he moved with the Allied armies through Italy and France. The Avenging Angel (1995). After the completion of the film, Aumont was sent to North Africa, where he participated in Operation Torch, specifically in the country of Tunisia. Body Language (TV) (1995). Therefore, after finishing his film, The Cross of Lorraine (which was highly liked by certain Resistance leaders, including Charles de Gaulle), he joined the Free French. Rough Riders (1997). He began working with MGM; however, he was not content with staying in the safe United States while his fellow countrymen were fighting for their lives in Europe. In the Company of Spies (1999). He first fled to an unoccupied portion of Vichy territory, before moving, first to New York City, then Hollywood to further his film career. Johnson County War (2002) (mini-series). Aumont stayed in France until 1942, when he realized that because of his Jewish ancestry, he would be forced to flee from the Nazi forces. The Junction Boys (2002). However, right when his film and stage career began rising quickly, World War II broke out. Peacemakers (2003). However, his most important, career-defining role came in 1934, when Jean Cocteau's play La Machine Infernal (The Infernal Machine) was released in 1934. The Detective (2004) (mini-series). His film debut came one year later, when Jean de la Lune (Jean of the Moon in English) was produced in 1931. One Life to Live (1968). His professional stage debut occurred at the age of 21. Rush It (1976). Born in Paris, France to a wealthy French family, Aumont began studying drama at the Paris Conservatory, following his mother, at the age of sixteen. The Sentinel (1977). Jean-Pierre Aumont (January 5, 1911 - January 29, 2001) was a French actor. Goodbar (1977). Looking for Mr. In Praise of Older Women (1978). Butch and Sundance: The Early Days (1979). The Dogs of War (1981). Oltre la porta (1982). The Big Chill (1983). Eddie and the Cruisers (1983). Fear City (1984). Rustlers' Rhapsody (1985). Platoon (1986). Someone to Watch Over Me (1987). Shoot to Kill (1988). Betrayed (1988 movie) (1988). Last Rites (1988). Major League (1989). Born on the Fourth of July (1989). Love at Large (1990). The Field (1990). Shattered (1991). At Play in the Fields of the Lord (1991). Sniper (1993). Sliver (1993). Gettysburg (1993). Major League II (1994). Chasers (1994). Last of the Dogmen (1995). The Substitute (1996). An Occasional Hell (1996). The Gingerbread Man (1998). Shadow of Doubt (1998). A Murder of Crows (1999). One Man's Hero (1999). Diplomatic Siege (1999). Fear of Flying (2000). Takedown (2000). Cutaway (2000). Training Day (2001). The Hollywood Sign (2001). True Blue (2001). Watchtower (2001). D-Tox (2002). Sniper 2 (2002). |