Jacques Debary
1914–2011 (age 97)
Biography
Jacques Debary graced stage and screen with an easy elegance, mastering roles that ranged from classical heroes to gentle confidants. Audiences came to rely on his warm authority and precise diction, qualities that made him a stalwart presence in French theatre and film.
His respectful stewardship of the craft endures in the hearts of performers and patrons alike, and his rest in Montparnasse Cemetery is attended by the echoes of his memorable performances.