André Penvern

Biography

André Penvern is a French actor born in Sèvres. At age 17, he began working with National Drama Centers. He went from small parts to stage manager, sound and lightning designer, etc. His meeting with Margot Capelier, casting director, was crucial for him. She introduced him to Fred Zinnemann Otto Preminger John Frankenheimer, Gérard Oury. He alternates between theater and television, encountering Jean Marboeuf Alain Bonnot, Philippe de Broca, Olivier Dahan.

Known For

Inglourious Basterds

as Old French Veterinarian

La Vie en Rose

as Jacques Canetti

The Tenant

as Cafe waiter

The Mad Adventures of Rabbi Jacob

as Assistant to Andréani

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels

as Waiter on the Train

Crimson Rivers II: Angels of the Apocalypse

as Père Dominique

Le Chef

as Le père de Béatrice

The Day of the Jackal

as Policeman at Tulle Station

Grace of Monaco

as Charles de Gaulle

Vidocq

as Veraldi