Jean-Pierre Léaud
Biography
Jean-Pierre Léaud is a French actor born on May 28, 1944, known for his iconic portrayal of Antoine Doinel in François Truffaut's film series, beginning with The 400 Blows (1959). He has collaborated with notable directors such as Jean-Luc Godard and Aki Kaurismäki, cementing his status as a significant figure of the French New Wave. Léaud's work has also appeared in films by Pier Paolo Pasolini, Jacques Rivette, and Tsai Ming-liang.