Biography
Jean Desailly (August 24, 1920, Paris – June 11, 2008) was a French actor. He was a member of the Comédie-Française from 1942 – 1946, and later participated in about ninety movies. Desailly was married to the French actress Simone Valère.
Known For

Love and the Frenchwoman
Le narrateur (voice) (segment "L'Adolescence")

The Serpent
Narrator (voice) (uncredited)

The Seven Deadly Sins
Monsieur Duparc - le Père de Bernard (segment "La luxure")

The Professional
Ministre

A Cop
Distinguished Man

Le Doulos
Superintendant Clain

The Assassination of Trot...
Alfred Rosmer

The 25th Hour
Le ministre (uncredited)

Royal Affairs in Versaill...
Marivaux

Maigret Sets a Trap
Marcel Maurin