Fernandel
- Born
- May 8, 1903
- Died
- February 26, 1971
Biography
Fernand Joseph Désiré Contandin (8 May 1903 – 26 February 1971), better known as Fernandel, was a French actor and singer. Born in Marseille, France, to Désirée Bedouin and Denis Contandin, originating in Perosa Argentina, an Occitan town located in the province of Turin. He was a comedy star who first gained 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 ("Fernand of her"). (Wikipedia)
Acting
By IMDb rating
Heartbeat
Irénée Fabre, 'le Schpountz'
The Cow and I
Charles Bailly
Night attack
L'amant
The Sheep Has Five Legs
Edouard de Saint-Forget
Simple-Minded
Simplet, 'le fada de Miéjour'
I Have an Idea
Un passant dans la rue (uncredited)
Pétrus
Pétrus
The Acrobat
Ernest Sauce
The Smart People of the 11th
The orderly Patard
Ernest the Rebel
Ernest Pic
Crew
By IMDb ratingSimple-Minded
Director