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Jean-Louis Broust

Jean-Louis Broust

Acting

Biography

Jean‑Louis Broust (1942–2006) was a French actor active in film, television, and theatre. He gained recognition in the 1970s with several notable roles, including Edward III in Les Rois maudits and Romeo in Roméo et Juliette. He went on to build a steady career in historical and dramatic productions, appearing in La Dame de Monsoreau, Molière pour rire et pour pleurer, La Juive du Château‑Trompette, and Richelieu, le Cardinal de Velours. In cinema, he worked under renowned directors such as Luis Buñuel, Jeanne Moreau, and Nikos Papatakis.

Known For

Molière pour rire et pour pleurer
9.5

Molière pour rire et pour pleurer recounts the life of Jean‑Baptiste Poquelin, from his childhood in an artisan family to his rise as Molière, a central figure of French theatre. The series shows his difficult decision to abandon the family trade and join Madeleine Béjart to found L’Illustre Théâtre, marked by debts and repeated setbacks. While touring the provinces, he shapes his style and discovers the power of comedy. Back in Paris, he makes a name for himself with Les Précieuses ridicules, but his sharp satires provoke fierce opposition, especially during the Tartuffe scandal. Supported by Louis XIV, he continues despite attacks, literary rivalries, and tensions within his troupe, particularly with Armande Béjart. The miniseries also follows his growing exhaustion, his determination to perform at any cost, and his final breath after Le Malade imaginaire, the ultimate symbol of an artist who lived — and died — for the stage.

Molière pour rire et pour pleurer

1973Series
La Dame de Monsoreau
6.4

Diane of Meridor, aged 23 years, lives a happy country life with her father. For the first time, Diana has her coming out ball, organized by the count of Monsoreau, who, in spite of being much older than her, wants to make her his wife, having a possessive and jealous love for the young woman. The duke of Anjou takes Diana in the ball, and tries to abuse of her exercising his prerogatives of being the brother of the king. Monsoreau will take advantage of this fact in his favor, and kidnaps de lady. He explains her father that Duke of Anjou, a known seducer, has kidnapped her. In order to safe her honor, he offers to marry her. Her father consents to it, with his heart broken by his sorrow. Diana of Meridor is forced to marry the damnable count of Monsoreau...

La Dame de Monsoreau

1971Series