French actors who deceased at age 23

Here are 2 famous actors from France died at 23:

André Maranne

André Maranne (April 5, 2015 Toulouse-April 5, 1992) otherwise known as Andre Maranne or André Gaston Maillol was a French actor.

He began his acting career in French cinema during the 1940s and later moved to the United Kingdom to work in British films and television shows. Maranne is perhaps best known for his recurring role as Sergeant Francois Chevalier in the Pink Panther film series, starring alongside Peter Sellers. He also appeared in other popular films such as Thunderball, The Return of the Pink Panther, and Revenge of the Pink Panther. In addition to his acting career, Maranne was a skilled linguist and spoke several languages fluently. In the later years of his life, he devoted his time to teaching French and related subjects.

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Robert Lynen

Robert Lynen (May 24, 1920 Jura-April 1, 1944 Karlsruhe) was a French actor.

Lynen began his acting career at a young age and gained notable recognition for his performances in several films during the 1930s. He was known for his roles in films such as "Le Crime de Monsieur Lange" and "Les Disparus de Saint Agil". During the World War II, Lynen joined the French Resistance movement and became an active member of the group "Francs-Tireurs et Partisans". He was arrested by the Gestapo in 1942 and was sent to the Dachau concentration camp. Lynen died in April 1944, at the young age of 23. He was posthumously awarded the Croix de Guerre and has been commemorated in several films and books.

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