Jean Lefebvre

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Characters played by Jean Lefebvre

Lucien Fougasse — The Gendarme Gets Married (1968)

Veteran gendarme and loyal colleague, known for steadfastness and comedic misadventures.

Lucien Fougasse — The Gendarme Takes Off (1970)

Veteran gendarme and loyal squad member, frequently assisting Cruchot in police operations.

Ben Gunn — Treasure Island (1972)

A marooned pirate who has been living on the island and gathering the treasure. He assists Jim, the Squire, the Doctor, Captain Smollett, and the loyal crewmen in outwitting the mutineers and surviving the gun battles.

Pithivier — The Seventh Company Has Been Found (1975)

Young French conscript, central comedic figure of the 7th company, naive but resilient.

Julien Michalon — Some Too Quiet Gentlemen (1973)

Julien Michalon is Loubressac's local grocer and tobacco seller, and one of the village's most vocal advocates for building a new highway. He believes tourism is the village's only hope, placing him at the center of its debate over decline, the travelers' arrival, and the possibility of renewed local life.

Eugène Ballanchon, scientific researcher, single — The Madman of Lab Four (1967)

Eugène is a single scientific researcher whose eccentric behavior worries his parents and alarms his laboratory director. He secretly tests an odorless gas that may compel people to tell the truth, and believes his experiments are nearing success. His discovery draws him into a conflict with spies and kidnappers who threaten his family to obtain it.

Soldat Pithivier — Now Where Did the Seventh Company Get to? (1973)

Primary comic relief and loyal soldier. Known for his laziness, fixation on footwear, and recurring physical mishaps (falling into a lake, slipping during a parachute jump). Remains a core member of Chaudard's unit through the 1973 and 1975 films.

Paul Volfoni — Crooks in Clover (1963)

One of the brothers who run the organisation's gambling den. He joins the attempt to confront the newcomer, is disarmed, and becomes horribly drunk during the kitchen-table conference.

Construction Foreman — Let's Rob the Bank (1964)

The professional overseeing construction work. Likely holds the technical expertise or site access required for the family's amateur tunnel-digging scheme.

L'apothicaire — Angelique and the King (1966)

An apothecary in a cameo role.

Pithivier, employé municipal, Roche-sur-Yon — The Seventh Company Outdoors (1977)

Municipal employee version of Pithivier, civilian life counterpart with similar comedic traits.

Bertrand Duvenois — La situation est grave... mais pas désespérée (1976)

A real estate developer who shares his life with Sophie. He invites the Minister to the château to secure unprofitable business deals, acting as a catalyst for the chaotic events.

Career Overview

Jean Lefebvre has 137 screen credits in a career dating back to 1934. Their work spans 4 cinematic universes — most prominently The gendarme with 4 titles. Signature works include The Gendarme Gets Married, The Gendarme Takes Off, Le Chêne d'Allouville. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
137
Birth Date
1919-10-03
Birth Place
Valenciennes, Nord, France

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 4 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q1351000), public domain (CC0).