Nationality: French
Birthdate: 09/28/1942
Birthplace: Paris, France
Death Date: 12/27/1999
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.
Ivo--Le Jeune Homme Begne
1960
Screen acting debut in "Chien de Pique"
1967
Directed first short film, "Film ou Visa de Censure no.X"
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
1986
Feature film directorial debut (also co-producer; co-director of photography; co-editor), "A l'ombre de la canaille bleue" (16mm)
1989
Last film for nearly a decade, "L' Autrichienne/The Austrian"
