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Jean-Marc Barr is a stage actor, television actor and film director, born on September 27, 1960 in Bitburg, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. Jean-Marc Barr is 66 years old as of 2026. Schooling on record includes Mission Bay High School and University of Paris.
My Take
Jean-Marc Barr is, to me, the quiet emblem of European art cinema's adventurous spirit. Forever linked to The Big Blue and to his long partnership with Lars von Trier since Europa, he chose challenging, boundary-pushing work over easy stardom. I respect that restraint. With German birth, French and American roots, and a University of Paris education, he carries a genuinely transnational sensibility that shows in his luminous, understated screen presence. The fact that he also directs tells me he's a filmmaker's actor, curious about how stories are built. He's the kind of artist whose career rewards patient, attentive viewers.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jean-Marc Barr
- Name (Japanese)
- ジャン＝マルク・バール
- Reading
- じゃん＝まるく・ばーる
- Born
- September 27, 1960 (age 66)
- Origin
- Bitburg, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
- Occupation
- actor / stage actor / television actor / film director / film actor
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Rat
2. Background
- High school
- Mission Bay High School
- University
- University of Paris
3. Links
4. About this entry
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Jean-Marc Barr born?
Jean-Marc Barr was born on September 27, 1960 and is 66 years old.
Where is Jean-Marc Barr from?
Jean-Marc Barr is from Bitburg, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany.
What does Jean-Marc Barr do?
Jean-Marc Barr works as actor, stage actor, television actor, film director, film actor.
Where did Jean-Marc Barr study?
Jean-Marc Barr attended University of Paris.
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