François Truffaut

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Characters played by François Truffaut

Claude Lacombe — Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977)

Claude is a French scientist leading the investigation into the abandoned aircraft, UFO activity, and the mysterious musical signal. He works closely with David, interviews Roy at Devils Tower, helps communicate with the extraterrestrials, and recognizes Roy as a possible participant in the visitors’ mission.

Le Marchand de Journaux (voice) (uncredited) — Bed and Board (1970)

A newsstand vendor providing voiceover without credit.

Ferrand, the Director — Day for Night (1973)

Ferrand is the director responsible for managing the film’s production and its practical complications. While the actors and crew experience romances, break-ups, and sorrows, he works through the difficulties of keeping the melodrama moving and embodies the director’s role behind the camera.

Career Overview

François Truffaut has 156 screen credits in a career dating back to 1956. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently The Adventures of Antoine Doinel Collection with 5 titles. Signature works include The 400 Blows, The Story of Adèle H., Fahrenheit 451. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Directing
Gender
male
Known Credits
156
Birth Date
1932-02-06
Birth Place
Paris, France

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 3 universes

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Content sources

Related entry on Wikidata (Q53002), public domain (CC0).