Michael Lonsdale, ‘Day of the Jackal’ Star & James Bond Villain Hugo Drax, Dies at 89

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French actor Michael Lonsdale, who was known internationally for his roles as the villain Hugo Drax in the 1979 James Bond film “Moonraker” and detective Claude Lebel in “The Day of the Jackal,” has died. He was 89.

AFP confirmed news of the actor’s death, via his agent, on Monday.

Lonsdale won France’s Cesar for best supporting actor in 2011 for his role in Xavier Beauvois’ “Of Gods and Men.” His performance in “The Day of the Jackal” earned him a supporting actor BAFTA nomination.

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