Antoine Doinel — The 400 Blows Character Profile

About Antoine Doinel

A semi-autobiographical French youth and young adult navigating rebellion, love, and adulthood across multiple films.

Antoine Doinel — Character Profile

Alignment

Neutral

Species

Human

Abilities

Rebellious youth, Letter writing, Detective work, Romantic pursuit

• Strength: 3/10
• Intelligence: 5/10
• Charisma: 6/10
• Morality: 6/10
• Influence: 2/10

Quick Facts about Antoine Doinel

First Appearance

The 400 Blows

Antoine Doinel appears in 4 titles

• The 400 Blows (1959)
• Stolen Kisses (1968) — character page
• Bed and Board (1970) — character page
• Love on the Run (1979) — character page

Character Facts

Played by

Jean-Pierre Léaud

Appears in

The 400 Blows (1959)

Role

Protagonist

More characters from The 400 Blows

• Gilberte Doinel (Claire Maurier)
• Julien Doinel (Albert Rémy)
• Mr. Bigey (Georges Flamant)
• Enfant (François Nocher)
• René (Patrick Auffay)
• Enfant (Renaud Fontanarosa)
• Directeur de l'école (Robert Beauvais)
• Enfant (Michel Girard)
• Enfant (Richard Kanayan)
• Enfant (Serge Moati)
• La Femme avec le chien (Jeanne Moreau)
• L' Homme dans la rue (Jean-Claude Brialy)