Fernandel
May 8, 1903 –February 26, 1971
Comedian, Singer, Stage actor, Film actor, Director, Film director
Lived 67 years
- Born in
- Marseille
- Passed away in
- Paris
Fernand Joseph Désiré Contandin (French pronunciation: [fɛʁnɑ̃ ʒozɛf deziʁe kɔ̃tɑ̃dɛ̃]; 8 May 1903 – 26 February 1971), better known as Fernandel ([fɛʁnɑ̃dɛl]), was a French comic actor. Born in Marseille, France, to Désirée Bedouin and Denis Contandin, originating in Perosa Argentina, a town located in the province of Turin, Italy, he became a comedy star, first gaining popularity in French vaudeville, operettas, and music-hall revues. His stage name originated from his marriage to Henriette Manse, the sister of his best friend and frequent cinematic collaborator Jean Manse. So attentive was he to his wife that his mother-in-law amusingly referred to him as Fernand d'elle ("Her Fernand").
Awards: Knight of the Legion of Honour, Knight of the National Order of Merit, Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres, Officier de l'Instruction publique, Golden Leopard, honorary citizenship, National Order of Merit
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