Jean-François Adam ( 14 October 1980) was a French actor and director.

Career

Adam was an assistant to French filmmakers

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and

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. He is known for having played the small role of Colette's lover in the

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saga, and for playing the philosophy teacher in the French drama film ''

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'' (1978), directed by

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. Adam directed the French drama film '' Return to the Beloved'' (1979), which stars

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. He was also a part-time clown.

Personal life

Adam was married to

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