Director

Jacques Besnard

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Directed movies: 17Directed series: 1All crew credits: 21

TMDB ID: 84818

IMDb ID: nm0078705

Known for: Directing

Born: July 15, 1929

Died: November 9, 2013

Age: 84

Place of birth: Le Petit-Quevilly, Seine-Maritime, France

Adult content flag: No

Career span: 1955 - 2005

Years active: 51

Average TMDB rating: 6.61

Wikidata: Q3158271

Also known as

Jacques Treyens

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Director (13)Second Unit Director (3)First Assistant Director (1)Second Assistant Director (1)Writer (2)Technical Advisor (1)

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Biography

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.