Jean Reno

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Jean Reno
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July 30, 1948 in Casablanca, Morocco
Biography:With mournful eyes that suggest deep contemplation lurking beneath a sometimes imposing exterior, French actor Jean Reno has carved a particular niche in cinema by portraying men who prefer to define themselves through action rather than words. Though his characters may often resort to violence without pause when necessary, that isn't to say that they are without the sort of honor or dignity that has served to define some of the screen's most memorable action stars. Born Juan Moreno Errere y Rimenes in Casablanca, Morocco, the future star spent his early, more carefree days roaming the beaches with friends to escape the searing summer heat. Reno was captivated by the likes of such screen legends as John Wayne, Marlon Brando, and Jean Gabin, who would form the foundation of his screen persona much later in life.

An early stint in drama school found Reno exploring his acting abilities, but little did... Full Biography

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Jean Reno, Beyoncé Knowles, Steve Martin, Emily Mortimer and Kevin Kline on the set of "The...
Jean Reno voices Le Frog in "Flushed Away."
Jean Reno in "The Da Vinci Code"
Jean Reno in "Flyboys"
James Franco and Jean Reno in "Flyboys"
Jean Reno, Steve Martin and Beyoncé Knowles in "The Pink Panther"
Emily Mortimer, Steve Martin and Jean Reno in "The Pink Panther"
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