Acting

Joël Barbouth

Joël Barbouth, a distinguished French actor, was born on October 22, 1937, in Paris, where he also passed away on October 17, 2013. He was the proud father of Galaxie Barbouth.

Barbouth's career spanned from 1963 until 2010, during which he made a significant impact in both supporting and occasional leading roles. Noteworthy performances include his role in "La Fille d'en face" (1968) directed by Jean-Daniel Simon, where he shared the screen with Roman Polanski and Marika Green, as well as in "Salut les amis" (1967) by Jean-Pierre Bastid. He collaborated with acclaimed director Philippe Garrel on two occasions, featuring in "Liberté, la nuit" (1984) and "Le Cœurphantom" (1996). Additionally, he worked with Philippe Galland in both "L'Exercice du politique" (1978) and "Merci mon chien" (1997).

In 1982, Barbouth was featured in Gérard Courant's film anthology "Cinématon," where he appeared as number 240. His talent also extended to the stage, where he notably performed in Éric-Emmanuel Schmitt's play "Le Visiteur" in 1993 at the Petit Théâtre de Paris, under the direction of Gérard Vergez.

Throughout his career, Joël Barbouth left a lasting legacy in French cinema and theater, remembered for his versatility and dedication to the arts.

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