Jean Gabin
May 17, 1904 –November 15, 1976
Film actor, Singer, Screenwriter, Horse breeder, Cattle rearer, Writer
Lived 72 years
- Born in
- 9th arrondissement of Paris
- Passed away in
- Neuilly-sur-Seine
Jean Gabin Alexis Moncorgé (born Jean-Alexis Moncorgé), known as Jean Gabin (French: [ʒɑ̃ gabɛ̃]; 17 May 1904 – 15 November 1976), was a French actor and singer. Considered a key figure in French cinema, he starred in several classic films, including Pépé le Moko (1937), La grande illusion (1937), Le Quai des brumes (1938), La bête humaine (1938), Le jour se lève (1939), and Le plaisir (1952). During his career, he twice won the Silver Bear for Best Actor from the Berlin International Film Festival and the Volpi Cup for Best Actor from the Venice Film Festival, respectively. Gabin was made a member of the Légion d'honneur in recognition of the important role he played in French cinema.
Awards: Officer of the Legion of Honour, Knight of the Legion of Honour, Croix de guerre 1939–1945, Médaille militaire, Officer of the National Order of Merit, Knight of the National Order of Merit, Silver Bear, Volpi Cup for Best Actor, César Award Education: Lycée Janson-de-Sailly
Source: Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jean_Gabin