French actors who deceased in 2007
Here are 11 famous actors from France died in 2007:
Michel Serrault
Michel Serrault (January 24, 1928 Brunoy-July 29, 2007 Équemauville) otherwise known as Michel Lucien Serrault was a French actor. He had two children, Nathalie Serrault and Caroline Serrault.
Serrault started his career in the theatre and made his film debut in 1954. He gained international recognition for his role in the 1978 film "La Cage aux Folles" and its sequels, for which he won France's highest acting honor, the César Award for Best Actor twice. He acted in over 100 films throughout his career, both in France and internationally. Besides acting, Serrault was also a skilled painter and exhibited his artwork in galleries. He was widely regarded as one of France's greatest actors and was known for his versatility and range, excelling in both comedic and dramatic roles. Serrault passed away in 2007 at the age of 79 due to cancer.
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Jean-Claude Brialy
Jean-Claude Brialy (March 30, 1933 Sour El-Ghozlane-May 30, 2007 Monthyon) also known as Jean Claude Brialy, Montserrat, J.C. Brialy or Brialy was a French actor, film director, screenwriter, television director, singer and writer.
He appeared in more than 150 films, including in films by acclaimed directors such as Claude Chabrol, Éric Rohmer, François Truffaut, Jean-Luc Godard, Louis Malle and Agnès Varda. He won the Best Actor award at the 1976 Cannes Film Festival for his role in "Comme une image" (Look at Me) directed by Agnès Jaoui. Brialy was also a celebrated stage actor, performing in numerous productions throughout his career. As a director, he helmed several films and TV movies. Besides his work in the entertainment industry, Brialy was a talented writer, publishing several novels and memoirs, including "J'ai oublié de vous dire" (I forgot to tell you) and "Le Ruisseau des Singes" (The Stream of Monkeys). He was made a Chevalier of the Légion d'honneur in 1986, and a Commander of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres in 1998. Brialy passed away on May 30, 2007, at the age of 74, after a long battle with cancer.
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Michel Roux
Michel Roux (July 22, 1929 Colombes-February 2, 2007 Paris) was a French actor and voice actor.
During his career, Michel Roux appeared in over 190 films and television series. He was known for his work in the French New Wave cinema movement and collaborated with directors such as Jean-Luc Godard, François Truffaut, and Claude Chabrol. Roux was also a prolific voice actor, lending his voice to many American films that were dubbed into French. In addition to his work in film and television, Roux performed on stage and was a well-respected theater actor. He was awarded the Legion of Honor, one of France's highest honors, in recognition of his contributions to the arts.
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Isidore Isou
Isidore Isou (January 31, 1925 Botoșani-July 28, 2007 Paris) a.k.a. Ioan-Isidor Goldstein, Jean-Isidore Golstein or Jean Isidore Isou was a French poet, film critic, visual artist, film director, actor and screenwriter.
Isou was a leading figure in the Lettrist movement, which emphasised spontaneity and improvisation in art, and sought to subvert traditional conventions of language, literature and film. In his poetry and prose, Isou developed a theory of "discrepancy" which celebrated the gaps and inconsistencies between words and meanings, and sought to create an entirely new language which would be capable of expressing the complexity and chaos of modern life. As a filmmaker, Isou was known for his radical approach to editing and sound, and his films often featured fragmented images and abstract soundscapes which aimed to challenge the viewer's perception and understanding of cinema. Despite his controversial approach and marginal status within the mainstream art world, Isou's work has continued to influence generations of experimental artists and thinkers.
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Raymond Pellegrin
Raymond Pellegrin (January 1, 1925 Nice-October 14, 2007 Garons) otherwise known as Raymond Pellegrín or Raymond Pellegrini was a French actor and voice actor. He had two children, Pascale Pellegrin and Danielle Pellegrin.
Pellegrin began his acting career in theater and later transitioned to film and television. He appeared in over 200 films and TV series throughout his career, often playing tough or villainous roles. Some of his notable film credits include "The Day the Earth Caught Fire" (1961), "The Leopard" (1963), and "Le Samouraï" (1967).
Pellegrin was also a prolific voice actor, lending his voice to several animated movies and TV shows. He was the French dubbing voice of actors such as James Coburn and Lee Van Cleef.
In addition to his acting career, Pellegrin was also a writer and published several books throughout his life. He was awarded the Legion of Honour in 2002 for his contribution to French culture.
Pellegrin passed away in 2007 at the age of 82. He was survived by his two children and his legacy as a versatile and accomplished actor.
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Marcel Marceau
Marcel Marceau (March 22, 1923 Strasbourg-September 22, 2007 Cahors) also known as Marcel Mangel, Bip the Clown or Le Mime Marceau was a French actor and mime artist. He had four children, Aurélia Marceau, Camille Marceau, Baptiste Marceau and Michel Marceau.
During World War II, Marceau served in the French Resistance and saved the lives of many Jewish children by helping them escape the Nazis. His experiences during the war heavily influenced his later work, particularly his most famous mime character Bip the Clown.
Marceau was widely regarded as one of the greatest mime artists of all time, and toured extensively throughout his career, performing in over 60 countries. He also appeared in several films, including Mel Brooks' "Silent Movie" in 1976.
In addition to his work as a performer, Marceau was also a teacher and founded the International School of Mime in Paris, where he trained many aspiring performers in his art. He received numerous awards and honors during his lifetime, including the National Order of Merit and the Legion of Honor, both of which are among the highest honors in France.
Marcel Marceau passed away in 2007 at the age of 84, but his influence on the art of mime continues to be felt to this day.
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Philippe Clay
Philippe Clay (March 7, 1927 14th arrondissement of Paris-December 13, 2007 Issy-les-Moulineaux) also known as Clay, Philippe, Phillippe Clay, Philippe Mathevet or Phil Clay was a French singer, actor and mime artist.
Clay began his career as a mime artist in the 1940s, performing in and around Paris. He transitioned to singing in the 1950s, becoming a popular cabaret performer and recording artist. His music often featured witty and risqué lyrics, and he became known for his charismatic stage presence and deep, distinctive voice.
In addition to his music career, Clay appeared in several films throughout the 1950s and 1960s, including the iconic French New Wave film "Breathless" (1960). He also continued to perform on stage, both in France and internationally, and was renowned for his theatrical performances.
Clay's music and performances have been a source of inspiration for many artists, and his work has had a lasting impact on French culture. He is remembered as one of the most influential figures of French cabaret, and a true icon of French entertainment.
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Jean-Pierre Cassel
Jean-Pierre Cassel (October 27, 1932 Paris-April 19, 2007 Paris) otherwise known as Jean-Pierre Crochon, Jean Pierre Cassel or J.P. Cassel was a French actor, screenwriter and television director. He had four children, Vincent Cassel, Olivia Cassel, Cecile Cassel and Rockin' Squat.
Jean-Pierre Cassel was born in Paris, France, and attended the prestigious school, École nationale supérieure des arts et techniques du théâtre (National School of Arts and Techniques of Theatre). He made his film debut in the 1956 film "Le Pays d'où je viens" (The Country I Come From) and went on to appear in over 100 French films throughout his career.
Cassel was known for his versatility as an actor, appearing in a range of genres from comedy to drama. He received critical acclaim for his role in the 1962 film "The Trial" directed by Orson Welles. He also worked as a screenwriter and director, and directed several episodes of the popular French TV series "Les Cinq Dernières Minutes" (The Last Five Minutes).
Aside from his successful career in film and television, Cassel was known for his love of dance and appeared in several musicals throughout his career. He was a member of the jury at the Cannes Film Festival in 1981.
Cassel passed away in Paris in 2007 at the age of 74, leaving behind a legacy as one of France's most beloved actors.
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Alain Payet
Alain Payet (January 17, 1947 Neuilly-sur-Seine-December 13, 2007 Paris) otherwise known as James Gartner, Frédéric Brazil, Sacha Kitrik, John Love, Alain Paillet, A. Payet, Jérémy Gold, René Ouaro, Rodney Yasuro, Jérémy Silver, John Oven, René Houaro, Renaud Chrisole, René Hoarau, Jean Pardaillan or Alan Payet was a French film director, screenwriter, actor and pornographic film actor.
Alain Payet began his career in the film industry as a sound technician before eventually directing films. He is best known for his work in the pornographic film industry, having directed over 200 films during his career. In addition to his work in the adult film industry, he also directed mainstream films and television programs under various pseudonyms. Payet was considered a pioneer of French pornographic cinema and was well respected among his peers in the industry. He passed away in Paris in 2007 at the age of 60.
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Serge Rousseau
Serge Rousseau (March 13, 1930 Aube-November 3, 2007) was a French actor. He had one child, Dominique Rousseau.
Serge Rousseau was born in Aube, France, and began his acting career in the 1950s. He featured in numerous French films, TV shows and theatre productions. He was known for his versatility and had a talent for both comedy and drama roles. Some of his most notable performances include his roles in the films "La Piscine" (1969), "The Little Theatre of Jean Renoir" (1970) and "The Judge and the Assassin" (1976). In addition to his acting career, he was also a renowned writer, having penned several novels and plays. Serge Rousseau passed away on November 3, 2007, in France, leaving behind a legacy in French cinematic and literary circles.
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Robert Rollis
Robert Rollis (March 14, 1921 Épinal-November 6, 2007) otherwise known as R. Rollis, Robert Rollys, Rollys or Robert Vasseux was a French actor.
He started his acting career in the 1940s and quickly became a popular supporting actor in both French and international films. He was a frequent collaborator of French director Claude Chabrol and appeared in many of his films, including "Les Biches" and "La Rupture". Rollis was also known for his roles in American films such as "The Day of the Jackal" and "Family Plot". In addition to his film work, Rollis also appeared on stage and in television shows. He was a versatile actor who could play a wide range of characters and was highly regarded for his talent and dedication to his craft.
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