
Fernandel
Acting
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)
Known for

Around the World in 80 Days
French Coachman

L'Âge d'or de la pub
Self (archive footage)

The Little World of Don Camillo
Don Camillo Tarocci

Paris Holiday
Fernydel

Heartbeat
Irénée Fabre, 'le Schpountz'

The Law Is the Law
Ferdinand Pastorelli

The Devil and the Ten Commandments
Dieu / God

Father's Trip
Quantin, Jura farmer

The Red Inn
The Monk

The Last Judgment
The widower

The Return of Don Camillo
Don Camillo Tarocci

Hercule
Hercule Maffre


