- In 1963 Bernard enlisted in the French navy as a trainee engineer, graduating first in his class one year later. During his naval service, Giraudeau served on helicopter carrier Jeanne d'Arc from 1964-1965, and again from 1965-1966. Subsequently, Giraudeau served on the frigate Duquesne and on the conventional aircraft carrier Clemenceau before leaving the navy to begin his career as an actor.
- Bernard met actress Anny Duperey while acting in the same play. Giraudeau and Duperey married and had two children: son Gaël and daughter Sara.
- Bernard and wife Anny Duperey acted together in 5 productions, _La nuit des Césars (1976 TV Series)_, The Big Pardon (1982), Lest We Forget (1991), Meurtres à domicile (1982), and _La face de l'ogre (1988 TV Movie)_.
- Bernard enlisted as a French Navy sailor in 1963, at the age of 15, and completed two around the world cruises before his service ended.
- Bernard and wife Anny Duperey were supporters of Lionel Jospin for the 2002 French presidential campaign. Jospin lost to Jacques Chirac and retired from politics.
- Former student of the CNSAD (Conservatoire National Superieur d'Art Dramatique).
- Father of actress Sara Giraudeau and Gaël Giraudeau.
- Bernard (born June 18, 1947) was exactly ten days older than Anny Duperey (born June 28, 1947), his wife.
- Companion of Anny Duperey from 1976 to 1993.
- From 1996 to his death, he was the companion of Tohra Mahdavi.
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