Jean-Pierre Rives
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Jean-Pierre Rives is an actor from France, best known for Rugby and Art.
Quick Facts About Jean-Pierre Rives
- Born
- December 31, 1952
- Nationality
- France
- Profession
- Actor
- Notable works
- Rugby and Art
About Jean-Pierre Rives
Jean-Pierre Rives is a French former rugby union player and visual artist. "A cult figure in France", according to the BBC, he came to epitomise the team's spirit and "ultra-committed, guts-and-glory style of play". He won 59 caps for France – 34 of them as captain – and was inducted into the International Rugby Hall of Fame. After retiring from the sport, Rives concentrated entirely on his art. He is both a painter and a sculptor, and exhibiting regularly at prominent public venues all over the globe. Rives was awarded the Order of the Legion of Honor and the National Order of Merit by the government of France.
Biography source: Wikipedia
