The Artist
2011 French film · Released May 15, 2011
The Artist is a 2011 French-Belgian comedy-drama film in the style of a black-and-white silent film or part-talkie. It was written and directed by Michel Hazanavicius, produced by Thomas Langmann and stars Jean Dujardin and Bérénice Bejo. The story takes place in Hollywood, between 1927 and 1932, and focuses on the relationship between a rising young actress and an older silent film star as silent cinema falls out of fashion and is replaced by the "talkies". The Artist received widespread critical acclaim and won many accolades.
Cast ages when filming began (November 2010)
- Jean Dujardin, as George Valentin: 38
- Bérénice Bejo, as Peppy Miller: 34
- James Cromwell, as Clifton: 70
- John Goodman, as Al Zimmer: 58
- Penelope Ann Miller, as Doris Valentin: 46
- Missi Pyle, as Constance: 37–38
- Joel Murray, as Police Office Fire: 47
- Ed Lauter, as Peppy's First Chauffeur: 72
- Malcolm McDowell, as The Butler: 67
- Beth Grant, as Peppy's Maid: 61
- Ben Kurland, as Casting Assistant: 26
- Bill Fagerbakke, as Policeman: 53
- Elizabeth Tulloch: 29
- Basil Hoffman, as Auctioneer: 72
- Nina Siemaszko, as Admiring Woman: 40
- Ken Davitian, as Pawnbroker: 57
- Ezra Buzzington, as Journalist: 53
- Andy Milder, as Director #2: 41
- Jen Lilley, as Onlooker: 26
- Jewel Shepard, as Flapper Starlet: 52
- Stuart Pankin, as Director #1: 64