Jean Marchat

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Jean Marchat
Born8 June 1902
Died2 October 1966
Other namesJean Pierre Marchat
OccupationFilm actor
Years active1931 - 1966

Jean Marchat (1902–1966) was a French film actor who appeared in around fifty films during his career. He made his film debut in 1931 and appeared in Maurice Tourneur's Departure the same year. [1]

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  1. Waldman p.144

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