Jean-Pierre Reguerraz (1939 – November 2, 2007) was an Argentine stage and film
actor
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noted for his deep
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voice. Born in
Buenos Aires, Argentina
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, in 1939 of French parents, he studied acting in Europe before returning to Argentina in 1960 for various stage roles. He performed at the Teatro Payro in ''Marathon'', ''Rayuela'', and ''Ivanov''.
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He appeared in 35 films, mostly in supporting roles, including the critically acclaimed ''
El Armario'' in 2001. In the 2006
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-entry film ''Family Law'', which was distributed in the
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, he played "Uncle Eduardo", a shady attorney. Movie critic Ty Burr of ''
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'' said ''Family Law'' "gets a lift" from Reguerraz' portrayal.
Other films include ''
El Amor y la ciudad'' (2006) and ''Garage Olimpo'' (1999), as "Juan Carlos". His last film appearance was in ''Luisa'', filmed in mid-2007.
Reguerraz died at age 68 on November 2, 2007, after what was described as a "long illness".
Select filmography
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XXY'' (2006)
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Family Law
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'' (2006), as "Tío Eduardo"
*''Las Manos'' (''The Hands'' - 2006), "Spagnuolo"
*''Chicha Tu Madre'' (2006)
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La vida por Perón
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'' (2005)
*''Que absurdo es haber crecido'' (2000), as "Dr. Castembacher"
*''Eva Perón'' (1996) as "Mr. Menendez"
*''Of Love and Shadows'' (1994), as the Cardinal
*''De Eso No Se Habla'' (''I Don't Want to Talk About It'' - 1994), as "Mr. Poussineau"
*''Hostage'' (1992)
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El lado Oscuro del corazon'' (''The Dark Side of the Heart'') (1992) as "Gustavo"
*''Naked Tango'' (1991), as the Jewish gang boss
*''I, the Worst of All'' (1990)
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Argentine male film actors
Male actors from Buenos Aires
1939 births
2007 deaths
Argentine people of French descent