Jean-François Adam

Born 14 February 1938 in Paris, France

Died 14 October 1980 (aged 42)

Jean-François Adam (1935/1936 – 14 October 1980) was a French actor and director.

Adam was an assistant to French filmmakers François Truffaut and Jean-Pierre Melville.

He is known for having played the small role of Colette's lover in the Antoine Doinel saga, and for playing the philosophy teacher in the French drama film Graduate First (1978), directed by Maurice Pialat.

Adam directed the French drama film Return to the Beloved (1979), which stars Isabelle Huppert.

He was also a part-time clown.

Adam was married to Brigitte Fossey, and had a daughter, the actress Marie Adam. At the age of 44 Adam shot himself.

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Stolen Kisses Albert Tazzi (non créditée)

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Antoine and Colette Albert Tazzi

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Love at Twenty Albert Tazzi (segment "Antoine et Colette")

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The Secret Claude Vandal

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The Soft Skin Assistant Director

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Le Deuxième Souffle Assistant Director

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Return to the Beloved Director

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'M' as in Mathieu Director

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Writer

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