Jean Darnel (1923 – 20 November 2020) was a French actor and director.

Achard directed him to the Théâtre des Mathurins, where he made his debut on 1 July 1942.

In 1945, at the Théâtre du Châtelet, he performed in a stage production for orphans of World War II and the French Resistance.

He also started the Festival de Nohant and the Musique en Côte Basque.

In 1996, he started to host Libre journal du spectacle on Radio Courtoisie.