Jean Le Poulain

Jean Le Poulain (born Sept. 12, 1924, Marseille, France—died March 1, 1988, Paris) was a French actor and administrator who was celebrated primarily for his comedic interpretations but also was noted for his tragic roles. Le Poulain spent his childhood in Indochina, where his father was a colonial administrator, and returned to France at the age of 19. He studied in small conservatories before being admitted to the National Conservatory of Theatre Arts in Paris,...