Louis de Funès
Actor, Musical Artist
1914 – 1983
Who was Louis de Funès?
Louis de Funès, born Louis Germain David de Funès de Galarza, was a popular French actor of Spanish origin and one of the giants of French comedy alongside André Bourvil and Fernandel. His acting style is remembered for its high energy performance, wide range of facial expressions and engaging, snappy impatience and selfishness.
He was a household name in several countries of Europe for many years, yet remained almost unknown in the English-speaking world. He was seen only once in the United States in 1974 with the release of The Mad Adventures of Rabbi Jacob, which was nominated for a Golden Globe. According to a 1968 poll he was France's favourite actor. Funès played over 130 roles in film and over 100 roles on stage.
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- Born
- Jul 31, 1914
Courbevoie - Also known as
- Louis de Funes
- Fufu
- Louis Germain de Funès de Galarza
- Louis Germain David de Funès de Galarza
- De Funes
- L. de Funès
- de Funès
- Parents
- Siblings
- Spouses
- Jeanne Augustine Barthélemy
(1943/04/20 - 1983/01/27) - Germaine Louise Élodie Carroyer
(1936/04/27 - 1942/11/13)
- Jeanne Augustine Barthélemy
- Children
- Nationality
- France
- Profession
- Education
- Lycée Condorcet
- Lived in
- Paris
- Died
- Jan 27, 1983
Nantes
Submitted
on July 23, 2013
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