French actors who were born in 1937
Here are 11 famous actors from France were born in 1937:
Claude Lelouch
Claude Lelouch (October 30, 1937 Paris-) also known as Coco, Claude Barruck Joseph Lelouch, Hervé Picard or Herve Picard is a French film director, cinematographer, screenwriter, film producer, actor, film editor and writer. He has seven children, Salomé Lelouch, Sarah Lelouch, Stella Lelouch, Seb Lelouch, Shaya Lelouch, Simon Lelouch and Sabaya Lelouch.
Lelouch began his career as a filmmaker in the 1960s, and his films often explore themes of romance, crime, and interpersonal relationships. He gained international recognition for his 1966 film, "A Man and a Woman," which won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival and received several Academy Award nominations. Lelouch has directed over 50 films throughout his career, including "And Now My Love," "Les Uns et les Autres," and "Roman de Gare." He has also won numerous awards for his work, including the Legion of Honor, the highest French order of merit, and the Prix Louis Delluc. In addition to his film work, Lelouch is also known for his love of automobile racing and has competed in several races, including the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
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Sami Frey
Sami Frey (October 13, 1937 Paris-) otherwise known as Samuel Frey, Sami Frei, Samuel Frei, Sammy Frey or Samy Frey is a French actor.
He was born in Paris to a Jewish family and began acting at a young age. His breakthrough came in the 1960s when he starred in Jean-Luc Godard's films such as "Band of Outsiders" and "Pierrot le Fou". Throughout his career, he has appeared in over 100 films and worked with notable directors such as Luchino Visconti, Louis Malle, and Robert Altman.
Apart from his work in film, Frey has also acted in theater and television. He has received critical acclaim for his performances and has been nominated for several awards including a César Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in "La Lectrice". In addition to his acting career, Frey has also worked as a director, writer, and producer. He is considered one of the most respected actors in French cinema.
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Francis Veber
Francis Veber (July 28, 1937 Neuilly-sur-Seine-) a.k.a. Francis Paul Veber is a French screenwriter, film director, film producer, actor and playwright. He has two children, Jean Veber and Gilles Veber.
Veber started his career as a playwright and wrote his first play in 1965. He went on to write several successful plays including "Le Contrat" in 1975 which he later adapted into a film. In the 1970s, he started writing screenplays for French cinema and gained critical acclaim for his work. He made his directorial debut in 1976 with the film "Le Jouet" which was a commercial success.
Veber has directed and written several successful films like "La Cage aux Folles" (1978), "Les Compères" (1983), "Le Dîner de Cons" (1998), and "Tais-toi" (2003) among others. He has also directed Hollywood remakes of his French films like "The Toy" (1982), "Three Fugitives" (1989), and "The Birdcage" (1996).
Veber has won several awards and accolades for his contribution to cinema including a César award for Best Screenplay for "Le Dîner de Cons". In addition to his work in cinema, Veber is also an accomplished playwright and has written several successful plays. He was elected as a member of the Académie des Beaux-Arts in 2008.
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Guy Marchand
Guy Marchand (May 22, 1937 Paris-) a.k.a. Emile Guy Marchand is a French actor, singer and musician.
Marchand began his career as a jazz and pop musician in the 1960s. He released his first album, "N°1 Guy Marchand", in 1965 and continued to release music throughout his career. In the 1970s, he began acting in films and on television, becoming a popular face in French entertainment. He gained international recognition for his role in the 1984 film "Garçon!", which earned him a César Award for Best Actor. Marchand has since appeared in numerous films and television series, including recurring roles in "Nestor Burma" and "Kaamelott". Outside of his entertainment career, Marchand is an avid horse racing enthusiast and owns several horses.
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Luc Moullet
Luc Moullet (October 14, 1937 Paris-) is a French film critic, film director, screenwriter, actor, film producer and teacher.
He is best known for his contributions to the French New Wave cinema movement, having started his career as a film critic for the influential magazine Cahiers du Cinéma. In addition to directing and producing his own films, he has also been involved in the production or writing of several notable films such as Jean-Luc Godard's "Breathless". Moullet has also taught film courses at universities and film schools in France and around the world. Throughout his career, he has received multiple awards and recognition for his work in film, including being honored with the Order of Arts and Letters by the French government.
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Serge Leroy
Serge Leroy (May 14, 1937 Paris-May 27, 1993 Paris) also known as Serge R. Leroy was a French screenwriter, film director and actor.
Leroy started his career in the film industry as an assistant to director Henri Verneuil. He then went on to direct his own films, including the critically acclaimed "La Traque" and "Le Battant". Leroy also acted in several films, including Jean-Pierre Melville's "Le Cercle Rouge". He was known for his gritty, realistic style of filmmaking and his ability to bring out powerful performances from his actors. In addition to his work in film, Leroy also wrote novels and plays. He passed away in Paris at the age of 56.
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François Béranger
François Béranger (August 28, 1937 Amilly, Loiret-October 14, 2003 La Sauve) also known as Francois Beranger or Béranger, François was a French actor and film score composer.
In addition to his work in film, François Béranger was also a renowned singer-songwriter and poet. He began his musical career in the early 1960s, singing in Parisian cafes alongside other French artists such as Léo Ferré and Jacques Brel. Béranger's music often focused on social and political issues, and he became known for his biting lyrics and rebellious attitude. He released numerous albums throughout his career, including "La Morte-saison des amours" and "Un P'tit air dans la tête". Béranger was also a dedicated activist, supporting causes such as nuclear disarmament and workers' rights. He remained active in music and politics until his death in 2003 at the age of 66.
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Michel Modo
Michel Modo (March 30, 1937 Carpentras-September 25, 2008 Vaires-sur-Marne) a.k.a. Michel Henri Louis Goi, Modo or Michael Goi Henri Louis was a French actor, humorist, screenwriter and voice actor.
He was best known for his collaborations with French filmmaker and actor, Louis de Funès, appearing in several of his films including "The Mad Adventures of Rabbi Jacob" and "La Grande Vadrouille". Modo often played supporting comedic roles and was known for his unique voice and eccentric humor. In addition to his work in films, he was also a prolific voice actor, lending his voice to several animated series and films such as "Asterix and Cleopatra" and "The Jungle Book". Modo passed away at the age of 71 due to a heart attack.
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Henri Tisot
Henri Tisot (June 1, 1937 La Seyne-sur-Mer-August 6, 2011 Sanary-sur-Mer) was a French actor and humorist.
He started his career in entertainment as a sculptor and decorator, but after taking up stand-up comedy, he quickly became popular in France. In addition to his work as a comedian, Tisot also acted in a number of films and television shows. He was known for his quick wit and knack for impersonating politicians and other public figures. Tisot's comedy often touched on social and political issues, and he was a frequent guest on French talk shows. Later in life, he retired to Sanary-sur-Mer, where he continued to write and perform as a hobby. He passed away in 2011 at the age of 74.
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Thierry Roland
Thierry Roland (August 4, 1937 Boulogne-Billancourt-June 16, 2012 Paris) was a French sports commentator, journalist and actor. He had one child, Gary Roland.
Thierry Roland was best known for his legendary commentary of football matches for over three decades. He covered several international tournaments including the FIFA World Cup, the UEFA European Championship, and the UEFA Champions League. He was also known for his passionate and sometimes controversial opinions on football, and in particular, the French national team.
Roland began his journalism career at the age of 18 and worked for several French media outlets including France's national television network, TF1. He was also a radio host and a prolific writer, publishing several books on his experiences as a football commentator.
Aside from his work in sports journalism, Roland also had a brief career as an actor, appearing in several French films and TV shows. He was awarded the Legion of Honour in France in 2009 for his contributions to French sports journalism.
Tragically, Roland passed away in 2012 at the age of 74, while attending the UEFA European Championship in Ukraine. His death was mourned by football fans all over the world who remembered him for his iconic commentary style and his boundless enthusiasm for the game.
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Andrei Konchalovsky
Andrei Konchalovsky (August 20, 1937 Moscow-) also known as Andrey Sergeevich Mikhalkov-Konchalovskiy, A. Konchalovskiy, A. Mikhalkov-Konchalovskiy, Andrey Mikhalkov-Konchalovskiy, A. Michalkow-Kontschalowskij, Andrei Konchalovski, Andrey Konchalovskiy, Andron Sergeyevich Mikhalkov-Konchalovsky, Andron Sergeyevich Mikhalkov, Androna Mikhalkov or Andrei Sergeyevich Mikhalkov-Konchalovsky is a French film director, screenwriter, film producer, actor and voice actor. He has seven children, Egor Mikhalkov-Konchalovskiy, Elena Konchalovskaya, Natalya Konchalovskaya, Pyotr Konchalovsky, Alexandra Konchalovskaya, Maria Konchalovskaya and Daria Konchalovskaya.
Konchalovsky's career in film began in the 1960s in the Soviet Union, where he worked as a screenwriter and assistant director. He gained international recognition in the 1970s for his films "A Nest of Gentry" and "Siberiade." In 1980, he moved to the United States and directed several Hollywood films, including "Runaway Train" and "Tango & Cash."
In addition to his filmmaking work, Konchalovsky has also worked as an actor in both Russian and American films. He has also directed theater productions, including a stage version of "Uncle Vanya" for the Moscow Art Theatre.
In recent years, Konchalovsky has returned to his roots in Russia and directed several critically acclaimed films, including "The Postman's White Nights" and "Paradise." He was awarded the Order of Honour by the Russian government in 2007 for his contributions to the country's film industry.
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