French actors who were born in 1936
Here are 13 famous actors from France were born in 1936:
Philippe Sollers
Philippe Sollers (November 28, 1936 Bordeaux-) also known as Phillipe Sollers or Philippe Joyaux is a French writer, philosopher, novelist, screenwriter, actor and critic.
He was a founding member of the avant-garde literary movement, Tel Quel, which aimed to challenge established literary conventions and explore new modes of writing. Sollers' works often incorporate philosophical ideas and have been known to blur lines between fiction and non-fiction.
Some of his notable works include "Event", "Writing and Seeing Architecture", and "Mysterious Mozart". Sollers is also recognized for his works on literature and literary theory, such as "The Tel Quel Reader" and "Logiques du Roman".
Apart from his literary pursuits, Sollers has also dabbled in acting and screenwriting, having co-written the script for the film "L'Amour Fou" with director Jacques Rivette. Sollers has been decorated with honors such as Commander of the Order of Arts and Letters and Knight of the National Order of Merit in France.
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Victor Lanoux
Victor Lanoux (June 18, 1936 Paris-) a.k.a. Victor Robert Nataf is a French actor and screenwriter. He has one child, Richard Nataf.
Lanoux began his career in the early 1960s, initially appearing in small roles before gaining recognition for his performance in the 1973 film "Un éléphant ça trompe énormément". He went on to appear in several popular French films throughout the 1970s and 1980s, including "Nous irons tous au paradis" and "Le bal des casse-pieds".
In addition to acting, Lanoux was also a successful screenwriter, writing the screenplay for several films he appeared in as well as for the hit French TV series "Louis la Brocante". He also published several books in his later years, including a memoir about his career in the entertainment industry.
Lanoux was known for his versatility and ability to portray a wide range of characters, from comedic to dramatic roles. He was a beloved figure in French cinema and theatre and his contributions to the arts were celebrated during his lifetime. He passed away in May 2017, leaving behind a lasting legacy in the world of entertainment.
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Theophanis Lamboukas
Theophanis Lamboukas (January 26, 1936 Paris-August 28, 1970 Limoges) also known as Théo Sarapo, Theo Sarapo or Sarapo was a French singer and actor.
Born to Greek immigrant parents, Theophanis Lamboukas grew up in Paris and began singing at an early age. He rose to fame in the 1960s as a popular French chanson singer, and later became known for his collaborations with French singer Edith Piaf, whom he married in 1962.
As an actor, Sarapo appeared in several films, most notably "Un soir, un train" (1968) and "Les cracks" (1968). He also had a brief stint in American cinema, appearing in the film "The Day the Hot Line Got Hot" (1968).
Tragically, Sarapo's life was cut short when he died of a sudden heart attack at the age of 34.
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Claude Brasseur
Claude Brasseur (June 15, 1936 Neuilly-sur-Seine-) also known as Claude Espinasse or Claude Pierre Espinasse is a French race car driver and actor. He has one child, Alexandre Brasseur.
As a race car driver, Claude Brasseur won the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1971 with teammate Gérard Larrousse. He also competed in Formula One, with a total of 12 Grand Prix starts between 1971 and 1974.
As an actor, Brasseur has appeared in over 100 films and television shows in a career spanning more than six decades. He gained international recognition for his role in the 1966 film "King of Hearts" and has received several awards for his performances, including a César Award for Best Supporting Actor for the film "La Boum" in 1981.
Brasseur comes from a family of actors and filmmakers. His father, Pierre Brasseur, was a celebrated actor in French cinema, and his godfather was the famous director Jean Renoir. Despite his success in both racing and acting, Brasseur has described himself as a "Sunday painter" and enjoys creating art in his free time.
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Michel Aumont
Michel Aumont (October 15, 1936 Paris-) is a French actor.
He started his acting career in the theatre in the early 1960s and later ventured into film and television. He has appeared in over 130 films and television shows throughout his career. Aumont has won several awards for his acting including the Moliere Award for Best Actor, the Locarno Excellence Award, and the Legion of Honour. He is known for his performances in films like "Coup de Torchon", "Un Coeur en Hiver", and "The Eighth Day". Aumont has also worked extensively in the theatre, both as an actor and a director. He continues to act and is widely regarded as one of the greatest actors of his generation.
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Philippe Laudenbach
Philippe Laudenbach (January 31, 1936 Bourg-la-Reine-) is a French actor.
He was born into a family of actors and began his career on stage in the early 1960s, working with renowned directors such as Jean-Louis Barrault and Ingmar Bergman. Laudenbach has also appeared in over 100 films and television series, including collaborations with French directors such as François Truffaut and Claude Chabrol. He is known for his versatility and has played a wide variety of roles throughout his career. In addition to his acting work, Laudenbach is also a voice actor and has provided dubbing for many foreign films and TV shows. He has received numerous awards for his contributions to French theatre and cinema, including the Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres and the Molière Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Play.
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Jacques Balutin
Jacques Balutin (June 29, 1936 Paris-) a.k.a. Jacques Ballutin, William Buenos or William Bueno is a French actor and voice actor.
He started his acting career in the 1960s and has since appeared in over 130 films and television series. Some of his notable works include "Les Cracks", "The Troops in New York", and "Asterix and Obelix vs Caesar" where he played the character of Caius Bonus. Jacques is also known for his work as a voice actor, providing the French voice for several characters in animated films such as "The Lion King" and "Finding Nemo". In addition to his acting career, Jacques has also directed several short films and theater productions. He has received numerous awards for his contributions to the French entertainment industry, including the Chevalier de la Légion d'honneur in 2019.
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Med Hondo
Med Hondo (May 4, 1936 Atar-) also known as Abib Mohamed Medoun Hondo or Abid Med Hondo is a French screenwriter, voice actor, film producer, film director and actor.
He was born in Mauritania and grew up in Mali, but later moved to France to pursue a career in film. Throughout his career, Hondo has been an advocate for African filmmaking and has worked to increase representation of people of color in the film industry. He is best known for his work on the films "Soleil O" and "Les Bicots-Nègres, vos voisins". In addition to his film work, Hondo has also worked extensively in television and theater. He has received numerous awards and honors throughout his career, including the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Pan-African Film and Television Festival, and has been recognized for his efforts to promote African culture and cinema both in France and internationally.
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Jean-Loup Philippe
Jean-Loup Philippe (March 24, 1936 Paris-) otherwise known as Jean Loup Philippe, Jean-Lou Philippe or Nils Hortzs is a French actor, theatre director, film director and writer.
Jean-Loup Philippe began his career as an actor in the 1960s and appeared in numerous French films, including "Les Cousins" and "Le Doulos" directed by Jean-Pierre Melville, "Weekend" directed by Jean-Luc Godard, and "Les Enfants Terribles" directed by Jean-Pierre Melville. He also appeared in Italian and American films such as "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly" directed by Sergio Leone and "The Island of Dr. Moreau" directed by Don Taylor.
In addition to his acting career, Philippe also directed several films including "Chinoise" (1967), "Punta Paloma" (1973) and "La Fille de Prague avec un sac très lourd" (1968). He also worked as a theatre director and writer.
Throughout his career, Philippe was known for his charismatic and enigmatic performances, often playing brooding and mysterious characters. He was considered one of the most talented actors of his generation, with a career spanning over five decades.
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Henri Attal
Henri Attal (May 13, 1936 Paris-July 24, 2003 Cucq) also known as Henri Atal, Henry Attal, H. Attal, Atal or Attal was a French actor.
He began his career as a stuntman and eventually transitioned into acting, making appearances in over 150 films and television shows throughout his career. Attal was best known for his roles in popular French films such as "Breathless," "Le Cercle Rouge," and "Army of Shadows." He often played supporting roles, but was widely recognized for his talent and ability to bring depth to his characters. Attal was also a regular collaborator of French director Jean-Pierre Melville, appearing in several of his films. He passed away in 2003 at the age of 67.
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Etienne Becker
Etienne Becker (May 1, 1936 Paris-) also known as Étienne Louis Becker or Étienne Becker is a French cinematographer and actor.
He began his career in the film industry as an assistant cinematographer in the 1950s, working on several French films. Becker eventually moved up the ranks and became a cinematographer in his own right, lensing films such as Claude Sautet's "César et Rosalie" (1972) and Bernardo Bertolucci's "The Last Emperor" (1987), for which he won an Academy Award.
In addition to his work behind the camera, Becker also appeared in a handful of films as an actor, including François Truffaut's "Day for Night" (1973) and Jean-Luc Godard's "Detective" (1985). Becker continued to work as a cinematographer well into the 1990s, with his last credited film being "Nearest to Heaven" (2002).
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Jacques Charrier
Jacques Charrier (November 6, 1936 Metz-) a.k.a. Jacques Charriere is a French actor and film producer. He has one child, Nicolas-Jacques Charrier.
Charrier is perhaps best known for his marriage to iconic French actress, Brigitte Bardot, which lasted from 1959 to 1962. The couple met while filming the movie "And God Created Woman." Charrier had a successful career in French films throughout the 1950s and 1960s. He later transitioned into producing and directed the 1980 film "Les Uns et les Autres," which won the Prize of the Ecumenical Jury at the Cannes Film Festival. In addition to his work in the film industry, Charrier is also an accomplished painter with his works being exhibited in galleries around the world.
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Serge Korber
Serge Korber (February 1, 1936 Paris-) also known as Serge Karber or John Thomas is a French screenwriter, film director, actor and television producer.
Serge Korber began his career in the French cinema as an actor in 1955. He then moved on to become a screenwriter and director in the 1960s. He wrote and directed several films including "Le Pacha" (1968) and "Fleur d'oseille" (1967). In the 1970s, he shifted his focus to television, producing and directing several successful series including "Les Cordier, juge et flic" and "Navarro". Korber is also known for his work in theatre, having directed numerous plays throughout his career. He is the recipient of several awards including the Prix du Syndicat de la Critique and the Grand Prix du Théâtre de l'Académie française.
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