French actors who were born in 1910
Here are 12 famous actors from France were born in 1910:
Jean-Louis Barrault
Jean-Louis Barrault (September 8, 1910 Le Vésinet-January 22, 1994 Paris) also known as Jean Louis Barrault, J.L. Barrault or Jean Barrault was a French actor, film director, mime artist, screenwriter and theatre director.
He is best known for his work in the theatre, particularly for being a part of the renowned French theatre company, the Comédie-Française. Barrault was also instrumental in the revival of the art of mime in France and was considered one of the most influential figures in the world of theatre in the 20th century. In addition to his stage work, he appeared in several films, including "Les Enfants Terribles" and "The Longest Day". Barrault was also a prolific writer, publishing several books on theatre and mime. He received numerous awards throughout his career, including the Legion of Honor and the Grand Prix National du Théâtre. Despite his international fame and success, Barrault always remained devoted to his craft and continued to perform well into his seventies.
Maurice Bessy
Maurice Bessy (December 4, 1910 Nice-November 15, 1993 Paris) was a French screenwriter and actor.
Bessy is best known for his work in the French film industry. He wrote several screenplays for well-known French films including "The Little World of Don Camillo" and "Les Tontons Flingueurs". Bessy was also a renowned film historian and wrote several books on the subject. Additionally, he was a member of the French Academy of Cinema Arts and Techniques. Later in his career, Bessy also acted in a few films, including "Jean de Florette" and "Manon des Sources".
André Chanu
André Chanu (December 28, 1910 Paris-December 12, 2008 Versailles) was a French actor.
He began his acting career in the theatres of Paris in the 1930s and then transitioned to the silver screen in the 1940s. He starred in over 60 films throughout his career, including "The Wages of Fear" (1953) and "The Big Red One" (1980). In addition to his acting work, Chanu was also a member of the French Resistance during World War II, working as a liaison officer between French and British intelligence. He was awarded the Croix de Guerre and the Médaille de la Résistance for his efforts. After his retirement from acting, Chanu dedicated himself to sculpting and painting. He passed away at the age of 97 in 2008.
Fernand Sardou
Fernand Sardou (September 18, 1910 Avignon-January 31, 1976 Toulon) a.k.a. Sardou was a French actor, singer and screenwriter. His child is called Michel Sardou.
Fernand Sardou was born into a family of performers and began his own career as a cabaret singer in the 1930s. He transitioned into acting in the 1950s and went on to appear in over 50 films and TV shows throughout his career. Sardou was also a prolific songwriter, penning songs for his son Michel Sardou as well as other popular French singers. Despite his success as a performer, Sardou was known for his reclusive personal life and reluctance to give interviews. He passed away in 1976 at the age of 65.
Guy Decomble
Guy Decomble (November 12, 1910 Aulnay-sous-Bois-August 14, 1964 Châtellerault) otherwise known as Decomble, Guy, André or Emmanuel Decomble was a French actor.
He began his career in the 1930s, appearing in both film and theater productions. He is known for his roles in several classic French films, including "The Wages of Fear" (1953), "Les Diaboliques" (1955), and "Breathless" (1960). During World War II, Decomble was active in the French Resistance and was ultimately captured and imprisoned by the Gestapo. After the war, he continued to work in the French film industry, appearing in over 100 films over the course of his career. In addition to acting, he was also a voice actor and had roles in many radio dramas. Guy Decomble died in 1964 at the age of 53.
Claude Darget
Claude Darget (January 26, 1910 Paris-March 26, 1992) was a French actor.
He began his acting career in the 1930s and went on to appear in over 100 films, including "Les Grands" (1959), "Le Rouge et le Noir" (1954), and "Bébert et l'omnibus" (1963). Darget was a respected stage actor as well, performing in numerous productions throughout his career. In addition to his work in film and theater, Darget was also a voice actor, lending his voice to several French dubs of Hollywood films. He was married twice and had two children. After retiring from acting, Darget lived out the rest of his days in the south of France.
Julien Bertheau
Julien Bertheau (June 19, 1910 Algiers-October 28, 1995 Nice) also known as Julien Bertheau sociétaire de la Comédie Française was a French actor. He had one child, Alain Bertheau.
During his career, Bertheau performed in a variety of notable stage productions, including works by Molière, Racine, and Shakespeare. He was a versatile actor who also appeared in films, radio plays, and television shows. Bertheau was known for his naturalism and his ability to convey complex emotions through his performances. He was a recipient of the Legion of Honor, one of France's highest accolades, for his contributions to the arts. Despite being retired from acting for several years, Bertheau remained a respected figure in French theater until his death in 1995.
André Zwoboda
André Zwoboda (March 3, 1910 Paris-May 12, 1994) a.k.a. Andre Zwobada or André Zwobada was a French film director, film producer, screenwriter and actor.
Zwoboda began his career in the film industry as an actor, appearing in several French films in the 1930s. He then turned his attention to directing and went on to direct over 20 feature films throughout his career, including the 1951 drama "The Night Is My Kingdom" and the 1961 historical epic "El Cid" starring Charlton Heston and Sophia Loren. In addition to his work in film, Zwoboda also directed several television series in the 1960s and 1970s. He was known for his visually stunning and epic films, often incorporating historical or mythological themes. Zwoboda won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival in 1951 for his film "Miracle in Milan" and was awarded the Legion of Honor in France in 1982 for his contributions to French cinema.
Andre Charisse
Andre Charisse (June 6, 1910 Paris-August 25, 2004 London) a.k.a. Andre Charissi, André Charise, André Charisse or Andre Charise was a French actor.
However, he is best known for his work as a dancer and choreographer in Hollywood films. Charisse began his career in the 1930s in Europe before moving to the United States in the 1940s. He soon became one of the most sought-after dancers in Hollywood, working in films such as Singin' in the Rain, An American in Paris, and Brigadoon. Charisse was known for his elegant style, athleticism, and grace on the dance floor, and he worked with some of the biggest names in the industry, including Fred Astaire, Gene Kelly, and Cyd Charisse (who he also married in 1948). His contributions to the craft of dance and his impact on Hollywood continue to be celebrated to this day.
Pierre Blondy
Pierre Blondy (July 24, 1910 Paris-November 15, 1970 Paris) was a French film director and actor.
Blondy began his career in the film industry as an actor in the 1930s, appearing in several French films of the time. He later transitioned into directing in the 1940s, and directed over a dozen films in his career. One of his most notable films as a director was the 1962 drama "Le Couteau Dans la Plaie", which starred Italian actress Stefania Sandrelli. Additionally, Blondy also worked as a screenwriter and contributed to the script of several of his own films. He was known for his emphasis on character development and his use of quick editing techniques. Despite his relatively short career, Blondy was one of the key figures of the French New Wave movement in cinema.
Julien Verdier
Julien Verdier (January 13, 1910 Vanves-July 15, 1999 Dourdan) was a French actor.
Verdier began his career in the 1930s, working in a variety of mediums including film, theater, and television. He appeared in over 80 films throughout his career, including "Les Visiteurs du soir" (1942), "La Belle et la Bête" (1946), and "Le Bossu" (1959). Verdier was known for his versatility as an actor, playing a wide range of roles from aristocrats to working-class characters.
Aside from his film work, Verdier was also a prolific stage actor, performing with notable theater companies in Paris such as the Théâtre de l'Atelier and the Théâtre Hébertot. He also appeared on television, notably in the series "Les Cinq Dernières Minutes" and "Les Enquêtes du commissaire Maigret".
Verdier was awarded the Legion of Honour in 1985 for his contributions to the arts. He passed away in 1999 at the age of 89.
Jean Martinelli
Jean Martinelli (August 15, 1910 Paris-March 13, 1983 Paris) also known as Jean Siegfried Martinet was a French actor and voice actor.
Martinelli began his acting career on the stage in the 1930s before moving on to film in the 1940s. He appeared in over 80 films throughout his career and worked with legendary French directors such as Jean Cocteau and Henri-Georges Clouzot. Martinelli was also highly regarded as a voice actor, dubbing the voices of famous actors such as Clark Gable, Cary Grant, and Humphrey Bogart in French versions of their films. In addition to his acting career, Martinelli also worked as a director and screenwriter. He was awarded the Legion of Honour in 1982 for his contributions to French cinema.