Jerry Mulligan — An American in Paris Character Profile

About Jerry Mulligan

American WWII veteran and aspiring artist living in Paris. He persistently courts Lise Bouvier, eventually winning her heart despite her engagement to Henri Baurel. He accepts financial sponsorship from Milo Roberts to build his career but ultimately chooses love over money, culminating in a romantic fantasy and reunion with Lise.

Jerry Mulligan — Character Profile

Character Facts

Played by

Gene Kelly

Appears in

An American in Paris (1951)

Role

Protagonist

Relationships (4)

• Jerry Mulligan — Romantic Lovers — Lise Bouvier (Leslie Caron)

  Mutual romantic love that drives the central narrative.

• Jerry Mulligan — Romantic Unrequited Admirer — Milo Roberts (Nina Foch)

  Milo harbors romantic feelings for Jerry, who views her primarily as a patron.

• Jerry Mulligan — Social Confidants — Adam Cook (Oscar Levant)

  Close friends and neighbors who share personal struggles and artistic interests.

• Jerry Mulligan — Conflict Love Rivals — Henri Baurel (Georges Guétary)

  Unaware competitors for Lise's affection until the truth is revealed.

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More characters from An American in Paris

• Lise Bouvier (Leslie Caron)
• Adam Cook (Oscar Levant)
• Henri Baurel (Georges Guétary)
• Ballet Dancer (uncredited) (Joan Bayley)
• Milo Roberts (Nina Foch)
• Frenchman (Larry Arnold)
• Ballet Dancer (uncredited) (Rodney Bieber)
• Maid (uncredited) (Nan Boardman)
• Georges Matthieu (uncredited) (Eugene Borden)
• Edna Mae Bestram (uncredited) (Madge Blake)
• Artist (uncredited) (Peter Camlin)
• Saxophonist in Cafe (uncredited) (Benny Carter)