Jacques Ertaud (1928-1995) was a **French director, screenwriter, and producer**, and not an actor as is sometimes mistakenly stated. His career was mainly devoted to **directing films and, in particular, famous television productions**.

His films include **Les Grands Chemins** (1963), starring Robert Hossein and Renato Salvatori, and **Le Jeune Fabre** (1973), a touching coming-of-age portrait starring Mathieu Carrière. Ertaud distinguished himself for his ability to direct **compelling and often historical or adventure narratives**, as demonstrated by his successful TV series **Gaston Phébus** and **D'Artagnan amoureux**. His style was characterized by **meticulous attention to acting** and an approach that combined artistic quality with **popular appeal**.