Louis de Funès

(1914-1983)

French actor and comedian

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Louis Germain David de Funès de Galarza (31 July 1914 – 27 January 1983) was a French actor and comedian. According to a series of polls conducted since the late 1960s, he is France's favourite actor, having played over 150 roles in film and over 100 on stage. His acting style is remembered for its high-energy performance and his wide range of facial expressions and tics. A considerable part of his best-known acting was directed by Jean Girault.

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Born	Louis Germain de Funes de Galarza 31 July 1914 Courbevoie, Seine [now Hauts-de-Seine], France
Died	27 January 1983 (aged 68) Nantes, Loire-Atlantique, France
Zodiac	Leo
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Germaine Carroyer - · French spouse · m. 1936; div. 1942 info edit

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Jeanne de Funès 1914-2015 · French actress · m. 1943 info edit

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Daniel Charles info 1st child with Germaine Carroyer Male b. 12 Jul 1937 · Age: 88 · 1937- · Celebrity Baby

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Patrick Charles info 2nd child with Jeanne de Funès Male b. 27 Jan 1944 · Age: 81 · 1944- · Celebrity Baby

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Olivier Pierre de Funès de Galarza info 3rd child with Jeanne de Funès Male b. 11 Aug 1949 · Age: 76 · 1949- · French actor

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