Jean Négroni, a renowned French actor and theatre director, was born on December 4, 1920, and passed away on May 28, 2005. He is most notably recognized for his remarkable voice work, particularly his iconic role as the narrator in the 1962 film La Jetée.
Jean Négroni's educational background in theater was shaped by the esteemed Albert Camus, and he was an early collaborator of Jean Vilar at the Théâtre National Populaire and the Festival d'Avignon. In 1968, Négroni founded the Maison des arts et de la culture de Créteil in Créteil, serving as its director until 1978.
Throughout his illustrious career, Négroni's most memorable roles include his portrayal of Robespierre, initially in an episode of the television program La caméra explore le temps and later in the theater under the direction of Robert Hossein.
In addition to his acting endeavors, Négroni also demonstrated his versatility as a narrator, providing the voice for the 1962 film La Jetée and Pierre Henry's concrete music album L'Apocalypse de Jean, released in 1968.
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