Jean-Louis Broust

Jean-Louis Broust

Actor

Esson, Calvados, France
December 12, 1942

Biography

Jean‑Louis Broust (1942–2006) was a French actor active in film, television, and theatre. He gained recognition in the 1970s with several notable roles, including Edward III in Les Rois maudits and Romeo in Roméo et Juliette. He went on to build a steady career in historical and dramatic productions, appearing in La Dame de Monsoreau, Molière pour rire et pour pleurer, La Juive du Château‑Trompette, and Richelieu, le Cardinal de Velours. In cinema, he worked under renowned directors such as Luis Buñuel, Jeanne Moreau, and Nikos Papatakis.

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Representative Works

Awards and Honors

Critical Favorites

The Milky Way
1969Nominee

Best Performance

The Milky Way

Gloria Mundi
1976Nominee

Best Performance

Gloria Mundi

International Prostitution : Brigade criminelle
1980Nominee

Best Performance

International Prostitution : Brigade criminelle

Career Highlights

Interdit au public
1966Highlight

Best Performance

Interdit au public

Lumière
1976Highlight

Best Performance

Lumière