Jean-Pierre Cassel (Paris, 1932 – 2007) was a French actor, an icon of elegance, lightness, and an innate sense of rhythm. Often compared to a "French Fred Astaire" for his dancing skills, he rose to prominence in the 1960s with roles as a young seducer and charming gentleman.

His film career was marked by collaborations with prominent directors. He starred in Philippe de Broca's lively comedies (e.g., *The Five Day Lover*, *Cartouche*). He acted under the direction of Jean Renoir (*The Elusive Corporal*) and Luis Buñuel, who cast him in the surreal masterpiece *The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie*. With Richard Lester, he demonstrated his versatility in adventure films like *The Three Musketeers*. His consistently charismatic presence allowed him to move effortlessly between comedy, drama, and more complex roles, maintaining a distinctive allure until the end of his career.