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Claude Bessy(1945-1999)

  • Actor
  • Producer
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Claude Bessy was born on 20 June 1945 in Normandy, France. He was an actor and producer, known for Virgin Prunes - Sons Find Devils (1986), The Decline of Western Civilization (1981) and Virgin Prunes Live at the Haçienda (1983). He was married to Philomena Winstanley. He died on 2 October 1999 in Barcelona, Spain.
BornJune 20, 1945
DiedOctober 2, 1999(54)
BornJune 20, 1945
DiedOctober 2, 1999(54)
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Known for

Virgin Prunes - Sons Find Devils (1986)
Virgin Prunes - Sons Find Devils
  • Producer
  • 1986
The Decline of Western Civilization (1981)
The Decline of Western Civilization
7.5
  • Self - Editor - Slash Magazine
  • Catholic Discipline (Vocals)
  • 1981
Virgin Prunes Live at the Haçienda (1983)
Virgin Prunes Live at the Haçienda
Short
  • Producer
  • 1983
Shaun Cassidy, Pamela Sue Martin, and Parker Stevenson in The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries (1977)
The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries
7.3
TV Series
  • Frenchie

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Actor

  • Shaun Cassidy, Pamela Sue Martin, and Parker Stevenson in The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries (1977)
    The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries
    7.3
    TV Series
    • Frenchie
    • 1977

Producer

  • Virgin Prunes - Sons Find Devils (1986)
    Virgin Prunes - Sons Find Devils
    • producer
    • 1986
  • Virgin Prunes Live at the Haçienda (1983)
    Virgin Prunes Live at the Haçienda
    Short
    • producer
    • 1983

Personal details

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  • Alternative name
    • Claude Bassy
  • Born
    • June 20, 1945
    • Normandy, France
  • Died
    • October 2, 1999
    • Barcelona, Spain(lung cancer)
  • Spouse
    • Philomena Winstanley? - October 2, 1999 (his death)
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Portrayal

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  • Trivia
    Vocalist for the Los Angeles punk group Catholic Discipline from August 1979 - Spring 1980.
  • Quotes
    [about his 1980 Departure from the U.S.] The scene was not fun anymore, so I bailed on L.A. and the USA, never to return the day Ronald Reagan was elected.
  • Nickname
    • Kickboy Face

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