French actors who deceased in 1977
Here are 9 famous actors from France died in 1977:
Jacques Prévert
Jacques Prévert (February 4, 1900 Neuilly-sur-Seine-April 11, 1977 Omonville-la-Petite) also known as Jacques Prevert, Prévert, Jacques, Henri Marc Jacques Prévert or Jacques André Marie Prévert was a French writer, screenwriter, poet, actor and film score composer. He had one child, Michèle Prévert.
Jacques Prévert was a prominent figure in the surrealist movement and known for his witty and whimsical style of writing. He collaborated with several avant-garde artists such as Yves Tanguy and André Breton. Prévert's poems often dealt with anti-war sentiments and the struggles of everyday life. His most famous works include "Déjeuner du matin" (Morning Breakfast) and "Barbara."
In addition to his successful career as a poet, Prévert also wrote numerous film scripts, including the screenplay for the classic French film "Les Enfants Terribles." He also composed music for several films, including the iconic French film "Les Portes de la Nuit."
Prévert was awarded the prestigious Grand Prix National de la Poésie in 1966 and is still widely regarded as one of the most important French poets of the 20th century.
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Raymond Bernard
Raymond Bernard (October 10, 1891 Paris-December 12, 1977 Paris) was a French film director, screenwriter and actor.
He was active in the French film industry from the 1920s to the 1950s and directed over 30 films during his career. Bernard was best known for his epic historical dramas, such as Les Misérables (1934), which is still considered one of the greatest adaptations of Victor Hugo's novel. During World War II, Bernard worked for the French Resistance and directed several propaganda films for the cause. After the war, he continued to make films, including several literary adaptations such as Les Maudits (1947) and Le joueur (1958). In addition to his work in film, Bernard was also a passionate sailor and explorer, known to have sailed across the Atlantic and even made a documentary film about his journey. He was awarded the Legion of Honor in 1955 for his contributions to French cinema.
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Marcel Duhamel
Marcel Duhamel (July 16, 1900-March 6, 1977) also known as M. Duhamel or Duhamel was a French actor.
He appeared in over 30 films and is best known for his roles in "The Island of Love" and "The Cost of Living". He also worked as a screenwriter and director, and was involved in the creation of the seminal film noir "Quai des Orfèvres". His career spanned several decades, and he remained active in the film industry until his death in 1977. Outside of acting, Duhamel was a passionate advocate for social justice and was involved in various political causes throughout his life.
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Jacques Tourneur
Jacques Tourneur (November 12, 1904 Paris-December 19, 1977 Bergerac) otherwise known as Jack Tourneur or Jack Turner was a French film director, television director, actor and film editor.
Tourneur began his career in film in the early 1930s and is best known for directing classic horror films such as "Cat People" (1942) and "The Leopard Man" (1943). He also made a number of critically acclaimed films noirs, including "Out of the Past" (1947) and "Nightfall" (1957). Tourneur was known for his use of inventive camera angles, shadow and light to create suspense and tension in his films. He continued to work in television in the 1950s and 1960s, directing episodes of popular shows such as "The Twilight Zone" and "The Fugitive." Tourneur passed away in Bergerac, France in 1977 at the age of 73.
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Léonce Corne
Léonce Corne (March 18, 1894 Beauvais-December 31, 1977 Chartres) a.k.a. Leonce Horn, Horn, Corne or Leonce Corne was a French actor.
He started his career in the early 1920s as a stage actor in Paris, performing in theaters like the Comédie Caumartin and the Théâtre Antoine. In the 1930s, he transitioned to film, appearing in over 50 movies throughout his career. Corne made his film debut in "L'Agonie des aigles" (1933), and went on to work with prominent French directors such as Marcel L'Herbier, Julien Duvivier, and Jean Grémillon. He was particularly known for his roles in films like "La Belle Équipe" (1936), "Le Corbeau" (1943), and "Le Rouge et le Noir" (1954). Outside of acting, Corne was also a trained opera singer and performed extensively throughout France. He passed away at the age of 83 in Chartres, France.
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Pierre Collet
Pierre Collet (March 10, 1914 Montrouge-October 30, 1977 Paris) also known as Pierre Colet or Collet was a French actor.
He appeared in over 60 films throughout his career, including "The Longest Day" (1962) and "Mata Hari, Agent H21" (1964). In addition to acting, Collet was also a talented singer, having recorded several albums in the 1950s and 1960s. He was awarded the Legion of Honour in recognition of his contributions to French culture. Collet suffered a fatal heart attack while performing in a play at the Théâtre de la Porte-Saint-Martin in Paris in 1977.
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Luc Andrieux
Luc Andrieux (February 17, 1917 Agon-Coutainville-November 26, 1977 France) also known as Luc Andrieu, Andrieux or Andrieu was a French actor and film director.
Andrieux began his acting career in the 1940s, appearing in several French films such as "Le lit à colonnes" and "Les jeux sont faits". In 1951, he directed his first film, "Au Fil des ondes", which was well-received by critics.
Throughout the 1950s and 60s, Andrieux continued to act in films, appearing in well-known French movies such as "French Cancan" and "Le Gentleman d'Epsom". He also directed several more films during this time, including "Le désordre et la nuit" starring Jean Gabin.
Andrieux's career took a turn in the early 1970s when he began directing television programs, such as "Les Cinq Dernières Minutes" and "Les Enquêtes du commissaire Maigret". He continued to work in television until his death in 1977.
Despite his successes, Andrieux remained a relatively unknown figure in the world of cinema. However, his contributions to French film and television continue to be appreciated by fans and critics alike.
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Roland Toutain
Roland Toutain (October 18, 1905 Paris-October 16, 1977 Argenteuil) was a French actor, stunt performer and songwriter. He had one child, Jacques Maire.
Toutain started his acting career in silent films and gained fame for his role in Robert Bresson's classic 'Les Anges du Péché' (1943). He appeared in over 100 films, including the French masterpiece 'Les Enfants Terribles' (1950) and the Hollywood film 'Gigi' (1958). Toutain was also a skilled stunt performer and choreographed many of his own fight scenes. In addition to acting, he wrote several popular songs, including 'Le Chemin des Oliviers', which was made famous by singer Tino Rossi. Toutain passed away in 1977 at the age of 71.
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Henri Nassiet
Henri Nassiet (February 24, 1895 Bègles-April 16, 1977 Paris) also known as Henry Nassiet or Nassiet was a French actor.
He began his acting career on stage, performing in various theaters in Paris, before transitioning to cinema in the 1920s. Nassiet appeared in over 50 films throughout his career, often in supporting roles, including in classics like "The Rules of the Game" (1939) and "The 400 Blows" (1959). He also worked as a voice actor, lending his voice to French versions of films like "The Wizard of Oz" (1939). Nassiet was awarded the Legion of Honour in 1962 for his contributions to French cinema. In addition to acting, he was also a teacher at the National Conservatory of Dramatic Art in Paris.
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