Remembering Jacques Villeret on the 19th Anniversary of his death

By Lori Macatee
Paris
Last updated on January 28, 2024

Remembering Jacques Villeret, 19 Years Later

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It has been exactly 19 long years since Jacques Villeret died in Évreux on January 28, 2005 at the age of 53. As a number of online tributes attest, he was one of the most acclaimed actors of his generation.

Today, fans of Jacques Villeret (The Dinner Game, ...) along with the rest of the film industry have been remembering the iconic man he was.

Villeret, a cultural icon

Born in Loches on February 6, 1951, Jacques Villeret's career spanned an arc over many different eras and tastes in French history. Villeret was not just a great actor, he was an icon, an all-around inspiration to everyone.

In 1998 he touched the hearts of millions as François Pignon in ‘The Dinner Game’. His legacy continues to grow as new generations of fans are discovering his unique heritage.

It's been 19 years since the tragic loss of Jacques Villeret and his personality still resonate strongly within us all. Although Jacques Villeret 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 Jacques Villeret.