Jean Gabin

Jean Gabin

actor, producer, writer

Jean Gabin was born on May 17, 1904 in France. Jean Gabin's big-screen debut came with The Darling of Paris directed by Augusto Genina in 1931, strarring Marcel Gignard dit Bob. Jean Gabin is known for Les Misérables directed by Jean-Paul Le Chanois, Jean Gabin stars as Jean Valjean and Bernard Blier as Javert (père et fils). Jean Gabin has got 8 awards and 2 nominations so far. The most recent award Jean Gabin achieved is César Awards, France. The upcoming new movie Jean Gabin plays is Les Misérables which will be released on Jan 01, 1989.

Jean-Alexis Moncorgé started his career with 15 years at the theatre and debuted at the "Moulin Rouge" in Paris in 1929. Despite of his rude aspect he knew to be the gentleman of the French cinema in the time between the two World Wars. One of his most popular personalities was inspector Maigret. But he was also able to play all other kind of people: aristocrats, farmers, thieves and managers. He never stopped working and when death surprised him in 1976 he was still an institution for the French audience.

  • Birthday

    May 17, 1904
  • Place of Birth

    Paris, France

Known For

Awards

8 wins & 2 nominations

César Awards, France
1987
Winner - Honorary César
Berlin International Film Festival
1971
Best Actor
Winner - Silver Berlin Bear
1959
Best Actor
Winner - Silver Berlin Bear
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