Henri Génès

Actor, Film actor

1919 – 2005

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Who was Henri Génès?

Henri Génès was a French actor and singer. He was the symbol of the good humor of the South West of France, and he played in more than 80 movies in more than 50 years.

Born in Tarbes, in southwestern France, he went very young to Paris to get fortune.

He was famous for his chubby silhouette and his southwest accent and he played in small roles as early as 1945 in more than 80 movies such as the ones by Gérard Oury and by Robert Dhéry.

In parallel he led a career as a singer and in operetta.

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Born
Jul 22, 1919
Tarbes
Also known as
  • Henri Genes
  • Genès
  • Henri Genés
  • Génès
  • Henry Genebès
  • Génès Henri
Spouses
Nationality
  • France
Profession
Died
Aug 22, 2005
Paris

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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