Jacky Nercessian (or ''Nersessian'' ( hy, Ժաքի Ներսեսյան), born November 16, 1950) is a French actor who is ethnically Armenian. One of his most known roles is Apkar in ''
Mayrig'' by
Henri Verneuil
Henri Verneuil (; born Ashot Malakian; 15 October 1920 – 11 January 2002) was a French-Armenian playwright and filmmaker, who made a successful career in France. He was nominated for Oscar and Palme d'Or awards, and won Locarno Internationa ...
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Biography
Nercessian was born in 1950 in
Saint-Etienne. He graduated from the Department of Theology to become a Pastor in England. He has played both in cinema and TV – including the role of Mustafa Ismael Faruki in ''Long Journey'' (
Golden Lion
The Golden Lion ( it, Leone d'oro) is the highest prize given to a film at the Venice Film Festival. The prize was introduced in 1949 by the organizing committee and is now regarded as one of the film industry's most prestigious and distinguis ...
for the Best Feature Film, Venice IFF, 2004). Nercessian played in the Theatre of Renaissance for one season and later toured with the Last Call. In 2009 he starred in ''Everybody Loves Juliet'' at Splendid Theatre. In 2010, he appeared in
Luc Besson
Luc Paul Maurice Besson (; born 18 March 1959) is a French film director, screenwriter and producer. He directed or produced the films ''Subway'' (1985), '' The Big Blue'' (1988), and '' La Femme Nikita'' (1990). Besson is associated with the ' ...
’s blockbuster ''
Extraordinary Adventures of Adèle Blanc-Sec''.
Selected filmography
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The Little Thief (1988)
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Sushi Sushi
''Sushi Sushi'' is a French film, released on 19 June 1991 and directed by Laurent Perrin.
Synopsis
Fed up with university life, Maurice Hartmann leaves his studies and creates his own business: Sushi-Express, a Japanese food home delivery busin ...
(1991)
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Mayrig (1991)
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Les dents de ma mère (1991)
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588 rue paradis (1992)
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Les Mamies (1992)
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La Soif de l'or (1993)
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Why Is Mother in My Bed? (1994)
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Colonel Chabert (1994)
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The Bait (1995)
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The Three Brothers (1995)
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Les Parasites (1999)
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Le Double de ma moitié (1999)
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Monsieur Naphtali
( ; ; pl. ; ; 1512, from Middle French , literally "my lord") is an honorific title that was used to refer to or address the eldest living brother of the king in the French royal court. It has now become the customary French title of respec ...
(1999)
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L'Algérie des chimères (2001)
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Les Rois mages (2001)
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Napoléon
Napoleon Bonaparte ; it, Napoleone Bonaparte, ; co, Napulione Buonaparte. (born Napoleone Buonaparte; 15 August 1769 – 5 May 1821), later known by his regnal name Napoleon I, was a French military commander and political leader who ...
(2002)
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The Butterfly (2002)
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Lovely Rita, sainte patronne des cas désespérés
''Lovely Rita, sainte patronne des cas désespérés'' is a French film directed by Stéphane Clavier in 2003. The film stars his brother, Christian Clavier.
Synopsis
Accounts expert, Edgar Lamark, is auditing the naval base of Thierry Ferran ...
(2003)
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Le Grand Voyage (2004)
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Pédale dure (2004)
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Quartier V.I.P.
''Quartier V.I.P.'' is a 2005 French comedy film directed by Laurent Firode.
Plot
Guardian of Health, Alex leads a quiet life with his wife Louisette and his colleague and friend René. Transferred to the district "VIP", he was offered by one ...
(2005)
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La femme coquelicot (TV Movie, 2005)
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Il ne faut jurer... de rien! (2005)
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Le cactus (2005)
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Incontrôlable (2006)
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Comedy of Power (2006)
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Jean-Philippe (2006)
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Capitaine Casta: Amélie a disparu (TV Movie, 2006)
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Let's Dance (2007)
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Commis d'office (2009)
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The Extraordinary Adventures of Adèle Blanc-Sec (2010)
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In the Name of the Son (2012)
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Joséphine s'arrondit
Josephine may refer to:
People
* Josephine (given name), a given name (including a list of people with the name)
* Josephine (singer), a Greek pop singer
Places
*Josephine, Texas, United States
*Mount Josephine (disambiguation)
* Josephine Coun ...
(2016)
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Waiting for You (2017)
External links
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BiographyThe blog of Jacky NercessianPress-conference in Yerevan
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1950 births
Living people
Ethnic Armenian male actors
French people of Armenian descent
French male film actors
French male television actors