French actors who deceased in 1967
Here are 11 famous actors from France died in 1967:
Georges Saillard
Georges Saillard (July 5, 1877 Besançon-September 11, 1967 Versailles) a.k.a. Saillard or Georges Augustin Eugène Saillard was a French actor.
Saillard started his acting career in 1908 with the role of Papillon in the play "La P'tite Fonctionnaire." He then went on to act in more than 200 films, his first being "La Petite Chocolatière" in 1910. Saillard was a well-known figure in the French film industry in the 1920s and 30s, often portraying comic characters.
In addition to his acting career, Saillard was a pioneer in the field of dubbing. In 1929, he produced and directed the first dubbed film in France, "The Jazz Singer." He also went on to dub many of the films he acted in, as well as other foreign films for French audiences.
Saillard continued acting into his 80s, with his final film role in "Je t'aime, tu danses" released in 1950. He was awarded the Legion of Honor in 1961 and passed away at the age of 90 in Versailles.
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Julien Duvivier
Julien Duvivier (October 8, 1896 Lille-October 29, 1967 Paris) was a French film director, screenwriter, film producer, actor and author.
Duvivier began his career in the French film industry in the 1910s, starting out as an actor before transitioning to directing in the 1920s. Over the span of his career, he directed over 70 films, including the acclaimed French classics "Pépé le Moko" and "La Belle Équipe." Duvivier's work was known for its realism, social commentary, and strong sense of character development. He was considered a leading director in the French film industry during the 1930s and 1940s. In addition to his work in film, Duvivier was also a prolific author, publishing several novels and short stories throughout his life. He passed away in 1967 in Paris at the age of 71.
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André Maurois
André Maurois (July 26, 1885 Elbeuf-October 9, 1967 Neuilly-sur-Seine) also known as Andre Maurois, Emile Salomon Wilhelm Herzog or Émile Salomon Wilhelm Herzog was a French writer, novelist, actor and screenwriter.
Maurois was born Emile Salomon Wilhelm Herzog, but changed his name in 1917 as a tribute to his grandfather and to avoid anti-German sentiment during World War I. He is best known for his novels, including "Climates," which won the Prix Goncourt in 1921. Maurois was also a prolific biographer, writing popular works on historical figures such as Disraeli, Byron, and Shelley. In addition to his writing, he served in the French Army during both World Wars and was awarded the Legion of Honor. Maurois was also an accomplished actor and screenwriter, and was involved in the production of several films throughout his career.
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Georges Paulais
Georges Paulais (September 16, 1884 Guimps-December 12, 1967 Chabanais) a.k.a. Kléber Paulais, Georges Palais, G. Paulais or Paulais was a French actor.
Georges Paulais began his acting career in the early 1900s, performing in various theater productions before transitioning to film in the 1920s. He went on to appear in over 100 films throughout his career, working with notable directors such as Jean Renoir, Julien Duvivier, and Marcel Carné. Paulais was known for his versatile acting skills, playing a wide range of characters from villains to comedic roles. In addition to his work as an actor, he also wrote several screenplays and directed a few films. Despite his prolific career, Paulais is perhaps best remembered for his role as the coachman in Jean Renoir's classic film "La Grande Illusion."
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René Génin
René Génin (January 25, 1890 Aix-en-Provence-October 24, 1967 Paris) a.k.a. Génin, R. Génin, Genin or René Genin was a French actor.
He began his acting career in 1914 and appeared in over 200 films throughout his career. Génin was known for his versatility in portraying a wide range of characters, from kind-hearted patriarchs to conniving villains. He worked with many acclaimed directors, such as Jean Renoir, Marcel Carné, and Jacques Tourneur. In addition to his work in film, Génin also acted in theater productions and on television. His notable films include "La Grande Illusion," "The Rules of the Game," and "Le Quai des Brumes." Outside of acting, Génin was a dedicated painter and had exhibitions of his work throughout France.
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Charles Blavette
Charles Blavette (June 24, 1902 Marseille-November 21, 1967 Suresnes) a.k.a. Blavette was a French actor.
Blavette started his career in the 1920s as a stage actor in Marseille. He made his film debut in 1935 and went on to appear in more than 50 films, mostly playing supporting roles. Blavette was famous for his rough and rugged persona, which made him ideal for playing working-class characters. Some of his notable films include "Le Jour se Lève" (1939), "Casque d'Or" (1952) and "Razzia sur la chnouf" (1955). Despite never achieving leading man status, Blavette became a highly respected character actor in the French film industry.
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Jean Galland
Jean Galland (May 28, 1887 Laval-July 18, 1967 Évian-les-Bains) also known as Jean Charles Pierre Galland, Galland or Jean Gallot was a French actor.
He began his acting career in the early 1900s on stage, but eventually transitioned to film in the 1920s. He appeared in over 50 films throughout his career, often playing aristocratic or authority figures. Some of his notable film roles include the Marquis de Croisenois in "La Ronde" (1950), the King of France in "Fanfan la Tulipe" (1952), and the Duke of Mantua in "The Adventures of Casanova" (1948). Galland was also a decorated World War I veteran, receiving the Croix de Guerre for his service. In addition to acting, he was a director and producer, and helped found the French National Actors' Union in 1936.
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Albert Rémy
Albert Rémy (April 9, 1911 Sèvres-January 26, 1967 Paris) also known as Albert Remy or Rémy was a French actor.
Rémy started his acting career in the mid-1930s, appearing in several French films. He continued to act in films throughout the 1940s and 1950s, including memorable roles in Jean Cocteau's "Beauty and the Beast" and Jacques Tati's "Monsieur Hulot's Holiday". He is perhaps most well-known for his portrayal of the sympathetic television repairman in François Truffaut's classic film "The 400 Blows". Despite his success as an actor, Rémy was also a talented painter and sculptor. He died in Paris at the age of 55 from a heart attack.
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Jacques Brunius
Jacques Brunius (September 16, 1906 Paris-April 24, 1967 Exeter) a.k.a. Jacques-Bernard Brunius, Jacques Borel, Jacques Henri Cottance, Borel, J.B.Brunius, Brunius or J.B. Brunius was a French film director, actor and screenwriter. He had one child, Richard Brunius.
His real name was Jacques Henri Cottance, but he used several pseudonyms throughout his career. Brunius began his career in the French film industry in the 1920s, working as a film critic before turning to directing and acting. He directed several films in the 1930s and 1940s, including the critically acclaimed "Les visiteurs du soir" (1942) and "La vie de plaisir" (1944). Brunius was also known for his acting roles in films such as "La règle du jeu" (1939). He was a member of the Surrealist movement and collaborated with artists such as Salvador Dali and Luis Buñuel. Brunius fled France during World War II and settled in England, where he continued to work in the film industry as an actor and writer. He died in 1967 at the age of 60.
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Henri Rollan
Henri Rollan (March 23, 1888 Paris-June 23, 1967 Paris) also known as Henri Rollan de la Comédie Française, Henri Martine or Monsieur Rollan was a French actor.
Rollan began his acting career in the early 1910s and soon became a regular on the Parisian stage. He also appeared in several French films during the silent era, including the 1922 version of Les Trois Mousquetaires (The Three Musketeers). In the sound era, Rollan continued to act in films, often playing suave and sophisticated characters. He appeared in over 60 French films during his career, including roles in classics such as La Règle du jeu (The Rules of the Game) and Les Enfants du paradis (Children of Paradise). Rollan was also a member of the prestigious Comédie-Française, a state-funded theatre company in France, where he performed for over 40 years. He was known for his superb delivery of classical French roles, such as Molière's Tartuffe and Eugène Scribe's Adrienne Lecouvreur. Rollan retired from the stage in 1965 and passed away two years later in Paris at the age of 79.
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Jean Vieuille
Jean Vieuille (February 14, 1902 Paris-April 6, 1967 Saint-Georges-de-Didonne) was a French opera singer and actor.
He began his career at the age of 16 as a chorister at the Paris Opera. He later became a baritone and performed in various productions such as Carmen and Samson and Delilah. Vieuille was also an accomplished actor, appearing in films such as Orphée by Jean Cocteau and The French Touch by Jacques Becker. He was known for his powerful voice and stage presence, and was highly regarded by both critics and audiences alike. Despite his success, Vieuille remained humble and dedicated to his craft throughout his career.
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