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Bernard Rapp

Born
Feb 17, 1945 · Aged 61
Died
Aug 17, 2006
Place of birth
Paris, France
Gender
Male
Movie credits
3
TV credits
4
Directing credits
5

Biography

Bernard Rapp (17 February 1945 – 17 August 2006) was a French film director and television news presenter. Rapp was born in Paris. After graduating from university, he worked as a freelance journalist. In 1976, he joined Antenne 2 (now France 2) as their international correspondent, working later as their London correspondent from 1981 to 1983. Rapp was Antenne 2's news anchor from 1983 to 1987. He created a minor stir on 18 May 1986 when he became the first French newscaster to appear on camera without a tie. Rapp was a two-time winner of the 7 d'Or award (Best TV Newscaster, 1987 and Best…