Gaspard Manesse is a French actor primarily known for his performance in the acclaimed film **Goodbye Children** (Au revoir les enfants) from 1987, directed by Louis Malle.

In the role of Julien Quentin, a young student at a Catholic boarding school during World War II, Manesse delivered an intense and moving performance, embodying innocence and a growing awareness in the face of tragedy. This film, critically acclaimed and winner of the Golden Lion at Venice, earned him international recognition and marked the peak of his cinematic career.

After this successful debut, Manesse continued to act in other productions, such as *Le Grand-Père* (1989) and *La Mort du Chinois* (1998), but without replicating the same impact. His acting style is often associated with roles of sensitive and introspective young characters, often silent witnesses to complex events, although his filmography is dominated by the power of his debut.