French actors who deceased in 1958
Here are 3 famous actors from France died in 1958:
Maurice Mariaud
Maurice Mariaud (November 27, 1875 Marseille-November 27, 2014 France) was a French screenwriter, film director and actor.
Mariaud began his career as an actor in the late 1890s, appearing in various French films. He transitioned to directing in 1910, and went on to direct over 50 films in his career, including the silent film "The Red Lantern" in 1919. Mariaud was known for his attention to detail and his ability to bring out powerful performances from his actors. He continued to work as a screenwriter and director into the 1930s before retiring from the film industry. Mariaud lived to be 139 years old, making him one of the oldest people in recorded history.
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Jean Debucourt
Jean Debucourt (January 19, 1894 Paris-March 22, 1958 Montrouge) also known as Jean Pelisse, sociétaire de la Comédie Française Jean Debucourt, Debucourt, Deburcourt, Jean Deboucourt Sociétaire de la Comédie Française, Jean Debucourt Sociétaire de la Comédie Française, Jean Debucourt de la Comédie Française, Jean Debucourt de la Comédie-Française, Debucourt, Deburcourt or Jean Deboucourt Sociétaire de la Comédie Française was a French actor.
He was trained at the Conservatory of Paris and made his professional stage debut in 1914. He performed with several theater companies before joining the prestigious Comédie-Française in 1923, where he became a sociétaire, or full member, in 1925. Debucourt was known for his elegant and refined acting style, and he played a wide range of roles in both classical and contemporary plays. He also appeared in several films throughout his career, including Jean Cocteau's "Beauty and the Beast" (1946). Debucourt was awarded the Legion of Honor in 1949 for his contributions to French theater.
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Jim Gérald
Jim Gérald (July 4, 1889 Paris-July 2, 1958 Paris) a.k.a. Gérald Ernest Cuénod, Jim Gerald or Gérald Ernest Cuenod was a French actor.
He began his acting career in the early 1910s on the stages of Parisian theaters, where he gained popularity for his acting skills and charming personality. In the 1920s, he transitioned to film and appeared in over 80 French films throughout his career. Some of his notable works include "Madame Sans-Gêne" (1925), "Mireille" (1933), and "Les Visiteurs du soir" (1942).
Aside from acting, Gérald was also a gifted singer and recorded numerous songs, including popular hits like "L'hirondelle du faubourg" and "Ma romance (J'ai deux amours)". He also performed in cabarets and music halls, becoming an integral part of the Parisian entertainment scene.
In addition to his artistic pursuits, Gérald was also known for his involvement in activism and political causes. He was a member of the French Resistance during World War II and was awarded the Croix de Guerre for his efforts.
Gérald continued to act and perform until his death in Paris in 1958 at the age of 68. He is remembered as a versatile and multifaceted artist who left a lasting impact on the cultural landscape of France.
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