Born in 1944 in Paris, this French actor became a symbol of the French New Wave. He gained fame as the alter ego of director François Truffaut, debuting as Antoine Doinel in "The 400 Blows" at age 14. He reprised this role in several films, capturing the passage from adolescence to adulthood. Renowned for his naturalistic acting style, he also worked with iconic directors like Jean-Luc Godard and Bernardo Bertolucci. His career spans over six decades, making him an enduring figure in cinema.