Stage-trained European leading man of the 1970s with dark, striking, androgynous features who entered films in 1960 but came to attention with Luis Bunuel's "Belle de Jour" (1967) and appeared in a host of international films by such avant-garde filmmakers as Liliana Cavani ("I Cannibali/The Cannibals" 1970), Bernardo Bertoloucci ("The Conformist" 1970) and Philippe Garrel ("La Cicatrice Interieure/Inner Scar" 1972). Clementi was arrested on a drug charge in 1972, served 17 months in prison before the charge was dropped for insuffient evidence and then wrote a book about his experiences.
- Born:
September 28, 1942 in Paris, France
- Died:
December 27, 1999.
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Job Titles:
Actor, Director, Messenger, Telegraphist
Significant Others
Milestones
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1960 Screen acting debut in "Chien de Pique"
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1967 Directed first short film, "Film ou Visa de Censure no.X"
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1972 In Italy sentenced to two years in prison for drug offenses; released after 17 months on grounds of insufficient evidence; wrote book about experiences
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1986 Feature film directorial debut (also co-producer; co-director of photography; co-editor), "A l'ombre de la canaille bleue" (16mm)
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1989 Last film for nearly a decade, "L' Autrichienne/The Austrian"
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1997 Returned to film acting "The Pelvis of J.W."
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1999 Had supporting role in "Hideous Kinky"