Jacques Varennes

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Characters played by Jacques Varennes

Judge — Orpheus (1950)

Tribunal member in the underworld who interrogates parties regarding the wife's death.

Tintin — Fric-Frac (1939)

Tintin is Jo's partner in the criminal activity developing around the jewelry business. He is associated with the planned break-in, for which rubber gloves are prepared as part of the operation. Although the available events do not establish his wider background, his partnership with Jo makes him a direct participant in the scheme that places Marcel in danger.

President of the tribunal — Le Rouge et le Noir (1954)

The President of the tribunal presides over Julien Sorel’s trial and calls him a premeditated murderer. Julien admits shooting Mrs. de Rénal but challenges the court’s judgment of his motives, arguing that the wealthy men judging him resent his poverty and attempt to rise above his class.

Comte de Foehn — The Eagle with Two Heads (1948)

Comte de Foehn is a Court politician whose schemes oppose Natasha and Stanislas. He represents the political forces working against their alliance, with Édith de Berg secretly informing him while she serves the Queen. His machinations ultimately help defeat the pair, leading to their tragic final actions.

Le procureur — Poison (1951)

Le procureur represents the prosecution during the courtroom confrontation. He rejects Paul Louis Victor Braconnier's claim of self-defense and argues that the evidence suggests a shared criminal plan. In particular, he presents the purchase of rat poison as evidence that the killing was prepared rather than an entirely spontaneous act.

Career Overview

Jacques Varennes has 63 screen credits in a career dating back to 1908. Their work is anchored in the The Orphic Trilogy universe with 1 titles. Signature works include La maison du mystère, The disappearance from the elevator, Jim the Crook. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

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Gender
male
Known Credits
63
Birth Date
1894-11-08
Birth Place
Mantes-sur-Seine, Seine-et-Oise [now Mantes-la-Jolie, Yvelines], France

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