French Famous Names Starting with Letter J

Was a French harpsichordist and organist. His birthplace is unknown; he died in Perpignan. His life

Was a French harpsichordist and organist. His birthplace is unknown; he died in Perpignan. His life before 1690 is unknown; he was probably a pupil of Nicolas Lebègue and served as titular organist of the Saint-Nicolas-du-Chardonnet church in Paris. He was considered an expert in organ building and at some point in life settled in Perpignan where he played the organ of Perpignan Cathedral (Cathédrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste).

Was a French decorator, architect, scene-painter and trompe-l'œil specialist. From 1724 to 1742 he

Was a French decorator, architect, scene-painter and trompe-l'œil specialist. From 1724 to 1742 he was director of decorations at the Paris Opera, at that time situated in a wing of the Palais-Royal. His activity was considerable, whether as a painter or as an inventor of scenic contrivances for fêtes at the marriage of royal personages.

Was a French actor and theatre director. He then played at Toulouse and Bordeaux, then made his debu

Was a French actor and theatre director. He then played at Toulouse and Bordeaux, then made his debut at the Comédie-Française on 27 April 1752 in the rôle of Orgon in Tartuffe. However, he preferred to return to Brussels, in Durancy's troupe, in which he was entrusted "les rôles à manteaux" and "les rôles de Crispin". In 1755 he took over from Durancy as head of this troupe, and stayed so until 1771, sometimes alone, sometimes in association with other actors.

Is a French former alpine skier. Augert was born in Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne and grew at the La Touss

Is a French former alpine skier. Augert was born in Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne and grew at the La Toussuire ski resort, Savoy. he debuted in the Alpine Skiing World Cup with a victory, at the Adelboden giant slalom (January 6, 1969). Nicknamed "Rosko", he was however a specialist of the slalom discipline, in which he won three World Cups in 1969-1972, and in which he won a Gold medal at the 1970 World Championships in Val Gardena. He was also second in the overall classification of the 1970 World Cup.

Is a French clarinetist. Crocq studied at the Conservatoire de Paris.[1] He created Le clarinettiste

Is a French clarinetist. Crocq studied at the Conservatoire de Paris.[1] He created Le clarinettiste débutant, a book of sheet music for beginning clarinetists. In 1974, he became the solo bass clarinetist for the orchestra of l'Opéra de Paris.[1] He became the first professor of bass clarinet at Conservatoire de Paris in 1991.[1] He is the president of Association Papageno, a chamber music advocacy group.[1] He also collaborates with Buffet Crampon.[2]

Is a member of the Senate of France, representing the Bouches-du-Rhône department since 1998. He is

Is a member of the Senate of France, representing the Bouches-du-Rhône department since 1998. He is the president of the General council (conseil général) of Bouches-du-Rhône since 1998 and member of the municipal council of Marseille since 1977. He is a member of the Socialist Party.

Is a retired male race walker from France, who was affiliated with Sèvre Bocage AC during his caree

Is a retired male race walker from France, who was affiliated with Sèvre Bocage AC during his career. He specialised in the 20 km distance and was selected for the World Championships in Athletics three times from 1993–1997. He competed at one Olympic Games – the 1996 Summer Olympics, where he was 35th in the men's 20 km walk.

Is a French composer. Born in Toulouse, France in 1966, he studied double bass and composition at th

Is a French composer. Born in Toulouse, France in 1966, he studied double bass and composition at the conservatories of Nice, Lyon and Paris during the 1980s. When John Eliot Gardiner created the Lyon Opéra Orchestra in 1983, he selected Beintus as a founding double bass player. His first work, Samskara, was for double bass and chamber orchestra.

Is a French composer of mainly chamber works. He is also active as a musicologist. Following initial

Is a French composer of mainly chamber works. He is also active as a musicologist. Following initial studies at the Conservatoire National de Région de Tours and the University of Tours, he was admitted to the Paris Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris (Paris Conservatory) where he obtained first prizes in analysis, harmony, orchestration, counterpoint and 20th century music writing. He then entered the composition class of the conservatoire, studying with Emmanuel Nunes and Stefano Gervasoni, obtaining in 2009 a unanimous first prize in composition. He is currently professor of composition and orchestration at the Conservatoire d'Annecy.

Is a French midfielder currently playing for Ligue 1 side Le Havre AC. He came in July 2002 to Le Ha

Is a French midfielder currently playing for Ligue 1 side Le Havre AC. He came in July 2002 to Le Havre AC from JS Saint-Pierroise. He played his first games for Le Havre AC against FC Nantes on 20 August 2007[1].

Is a French singer, actor and TV host. In 2001, he participated in the first edition of French TV re

Is a French singer, actor and TV host. In 2001, he participated in the first edition of French TV reality show Star Academy, but was eliminated on January 5, 2002. He was semi-finalist and participated in the Star Academy Tour. He remained famous for his quarrels with Jenifer Bartoli.

Was a French Rugby Union player, born on July 9, 1950 in Rabat, Morocco. At 16, he played on the 1st

Was a French Rugby Union player, born on July 9, 1950 in Rabat, Morocco. At 16, he played on the 1st team of Rugby club de Vincennes (second division). He holds the record of marked tries (19, in 1975) in the French championship. He played the Paris c/c London matches, and tried out for Ile-de-France and France's University teams.

Is a member of the Senate of France. He represents the Saône-et-Loire department, and is a member o

Is a member of the Senate of France. He represents the Saône-et-Loire department, and is a member of the Union for a Popular Movement. He is the mayor of the city of Mâcon, in the Saône-et-Loire department since 2001.

Is a former French rugby union footballer and coach. His position was fly-half. His team was US Dax,

Is a former French rugby union footballer and coach. His position was fly-half. His team was US Dax, where he won the Challenge Yves du Manoir, in 1982. One of the best players of his generation, known by his amazing kick, he had to face several injuries, which prevented him from playing in the first Rugby World Cup finals, in 1987.

Is a member of the Senate of France, representing the Haute-Savoie department. He is a member of the

Is a member of the Senate of France, representing the Haute-Savoie department. He is a member of the New Centre.

Was a French sculptor. Aubé was born in Longwy, north eastern France, and died at Capbreton.

Was a French sculptor. Aubé was born in Longwy, north eastern France, and died at Capbreton.

Is a French actor initially associated with the New Wave of the 1960s. Born Neuilly-sur-Seine, west

Is a French actor initially associated with the New Wave of the 1960s. Born Neuilly-sur-Seine, west of Paris, Belmondo did not perform well in school, but developed a passion for boxing and football.

Is a French sprint canoer who competed in the mid 1970s. He won a bronze medal in the C-2 10000 m ev

Is a French sprint canoer who competed in the mid 1970s. He won a bronze medal in the C-2 10000 m event at the 1974 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships in Mexico City.

Is a French director whose films are usually characterized by a great attention to the music and the

Is a French director whose films are usually characterized by a great attention to the music and the Actor’s bodies. He has recently adapted a French novel by Anne Wiazemsky, Hymnes à l’amour, with the title All the fine promises (2003). This movie was awarded by The Prix Jean Vigo 2003

Is a French government official and politician. Among other positions, he has served as inspector ge

Is a French government official and politician. Among other positions, he has served as inspector general of Finance, director of the Paris Opera, and CEO of Radio France Internationale and Radio France. He is currently the president of the entity in charge of the administration of the Grand Palais and the president of the "Réunion des musées nationaux", an entity which administers 34 national museums under the authority of the French Ministry of Culture. He is also openly gay, advocates for LGBT rights, and supports AIDS-related campaigns.[2][3]

Was a journalist and author. He was born in Nogent-sur-Marne, Île-de-France, France. Crespelle wrot

Was a journalist and author. He was born in Nogent-sur-Marne, Île-de-France, France. Crespelle wrote important historical works on the artistic and nocturnal life of the artists who gathered in Montmartre and Montparnasse at the turn of the 20th century.

Is a French writer. He is the author of several novels and travel pieces, and reports for Le Nouvel

Is a French writer. He is the author of several novels and travel pieces, and reports for Le Nouvel Observateur. His latest novel, Une vie française, published in French in 2004 and in English in 2007, is a saga of the French baby boom generation, from the idealism of the 1960s to the consumerism of the 1990s. The French version of the novel won the Prix Femina.

Is a member of the Senate of France, representing the Saône-et-Loire department. He is a member of

Is a member of the Senate of France, representing the Saône-et-Loire department. He is a member of the Union for a Popular Movement.

Is a French economist of Sephardi Jewish descent.[1] He currently is a Professor of Economics at the

Is a French economist of Sephardi Jewish descent.[1] He currently is a Professor of Economics at the Institut d'Études Politiques de Paris, where he has taught since 1982. Fitoussi also serves as President of the Observatoire Français des Conjonctures Econoniques, an institute dedicated to economic research and forecasting.

Is a French politician and a member of the Senate of France. He represents the Gard department and i

Is a French politician and a member of the Senate of France. He represents the Gard department and is a member of the Union for a Popular Movement Party.