Remembering Bernard Blier on the 35th Anniversary of his death

By Lori Macatee
Paris
Last updated on March 29, 2024

Remembering Bernard Blier, 35 Years Later

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It has been exactly 35 long years since Bernard Blier died in Saint-Cloud on March 29, 1989 at the age of 73. As a number of online tributes attest, he was one of the most acclaimed actors of his generation.

Today, fans of Bernard Blier (The Tall Blond Man with One Black Shoe, The Great Spy Chase, Monsieur Gangster, ...) along with the rest of the film industry have been remembering the iconic man he was.

Blier, a cultural icon

Born in Buenos Aires on January 11, 1916, Bernard Blier's career spanned an arc over many different eras and tastes in French history. Blier was not just a great actor, he was an icon, an all-around inspiration to everyone.

In 1964 he touched the hearts of millions as Eusebio Cafarelli in ‘The Great Spy Chase’. His legacy continues to grow as new generations of fans are discovering his unique heritage.

It's been 35 years since the tragic loss of Bernard Blier and his personality still resonate strongly within us all. Although Bernard Blier is no longer physically here, his presence is more powerful than ever. He left a void that has yet to be filled.

In memory of the Late Great Bernard Blier.