Jean-Claude Brialy (1933-2007) was a French actor, director, screenwriter, and writer, and one of the most emblematic and prolific figures of the Nouvelle Vague. His film career took off in the late 1950s, and he became a favorite actor of the movement's leading directors, including Claude Chabrol (*Le Beau Serge*, *Les Cousins*), François Truffaut (*The Bride Wore Black*), Éric Rohmer (*Claire's Knee*), and Jean-Luc Godard (*A Woman Is a Woman*). His filmography, which includes over 180 titles, also saw him collaborate with masters such as Louis Malle and Luis Buñuel. Known for his elegance and subtle irony, he initially played roles as a young dandy and seducer, later evolving to portray more complex and multifaceted characters, demonstrating great versatility in both film and theater. Also active as a director, in 1988 he received his most significant award, the César Award for Best Supporting Actor, for his performance in the film *Les Innocents* by André Téchiné.