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Privacy NoticeThe acting world has goodbye to a legend, as Pierre Vernier has died at the age of 93. His family confirmed the sad news on Saturday, 12 October. Pierre, who was an integral figure of ‘the Conservatory gang’, dazzled audiences alongside greats such as Jean-Paul Belmondo and Annie Girardot. Throughout an exceptional career, he starred in around 60 films, including notable titles like The Professional and Itinerary of a Spoiled Child. Best known for his frequent collaborations with his dear friend Bebel, he lit up the screen in films such as Le professionnel in 1981 and Itineraire d’un enfant gate in 1988, giving a memorable performance as a priest.
Pierre wowed audiences alongside the likes of Jean-Paul Belmondo
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Pierre once playfully stated in 2001: “Be careful, I also exist without him,” in reference to Belmondo, whom he greatly admired for his professionalism. Pierre might not have been a household name, but he was a familiar figure among audiences with his refined portrait, thoughtful gaze and iconic brown hair, reports the Mirror. A significant member of the Bande du Conservatoire, which included stars who studied at the Conservatoire national superieur d’art dramatique in Paris during the 1950s, Pierre leaves behind a legacy that threads through the lives and careers of luminaries like Francoise Fabian, Jean Rochefort, Claude Rich, Jean-Pierre Marielle, Bruno Cremer, and Annie Girardot. Sign up to OK!’s daily newsletter to get updates sent to your inbox for free
Pierre was part of ‘the Conservatory gang’
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Pierre, born Pierre Louis Rayer in Saint-Jean d’Angely in Charente and passed away in Vic-Fezensac, in the Gers, was a renowned actor who had the privilege of working with esteemed directors such as Henri Verneuil and Joseph Losey (in Monsieur Klein with Alain Delon in 1976). A passionate equestrian like Jean Rochefort, Pierre remained active in television throughout his career. In 2008, he played General de Gaulle, a role that earned him several acting accolades. Pierre shot to fame with the soap opera Rocambole in 1964, where he played the title role of the vigilante. On the stage, Pierre performed under the guidance of esteemed directors including Raymond Rouleau, Georges Wilson, Jean-Louis Barrault and Roger Planchon. As a Knight of the National Order of Merit and Officer of the Order of Arts and Letters, Pierre remained deeply committed to charitable causes until his final days, his close ones said.Story SavedYou can find this story in My Bookmarks.Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right.Follow OK! MagazineFacebookTwitterCommentMore OnIn the News
