Jacques Villeret, the tubby, frazzle-haired thesp best known for his portrayal of literal-minded Monsieur Pignon in “The Dinner Game” died Jan. 28 after an internal hemorrhage. He was 53.

Jacques Villeret (6 February 1951 – 28 January 2005) was a French actor, best known internationally for his role as François Pignon in the comedy Le Dîner de Cons. During his career ...