Jean-Claude Carrière was born on September 17, 1931 in Colombières-sur-Orb, Hérault, France. He was a writer and actor, known for Die unerträgliche Leichtigkeit des Seins (1988), Der diskrete Charme der Bourgeoisie (1972) and Dieses obskure Objekt der Begierde (1977). He was married to Nicole Janin and Nahal Tajadod. He died on February 8, 2021 in Paris, France.