JeanPierre Bernard 22 January 1933 7 July 2017 was a French film television and stage actor He appeared in many French films over a 50year period and became known internationally for his portrayal of a French climber named JeanPaul Montaigne in the 1975 film The Eiger Sanction that was directed by and starred Clint Eastwood Bernard studied at the French National Academy of Dramatic Arts His French language film appearances include Adelaide 1968 directed by JeanDaniel Simon Le Soulier de satin 1985 directed by Manoel de Oliveira and Mon ami le traître 1988 directed by José Giovanni Source Article JeanPierre Bernard from Wikipedia in English licensed under CCBYSA 30