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Philippe Clay

Mar 07, 1927 - Dec 13, 2007 (80 years old) in Paris, France

Philippe Clay, born Philippe Mathevet, (March 7, 1927 – December 13, 2007) was a French mime artist, singer and actor.

He was known for his tall and slim silhouette (he was 1,90 m tall) and for his interpretations of songs by Charles Aznavour, Claude Nougaro, Jean-Roger Caussimon, Boris Vian, Serge Gainsbourg, Jean Yanne, Léo Ferré, Jacques Datin, Jean-Claude Massoulier or Bernard Dimey. He interpreted “La Complainte des Apaches” for the TV series Les Brigades du Tigre, written by Henri Djian and composed by Claude Bolling.

As an actor, he appeared in many movies (Bell, Book and Candle) and television films. One of his famous roles is in the Jean Renoir film, French Cancan, where he played Casimir le Serpentin (a character inspired by Valentin le désossé).

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Known For

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30 millions d'amis
Self - Host
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À bout portant
Self
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Cadet Rousselle
Self - Coup de chapeau
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Catherine
Barnabé
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The Count of Monte Cristo
Chanteur Complainte
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Le Gerfaut
Le baron von Winkleried
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Marianne, une étoile pour Napoléon
'Black-Fish'
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Bell, Book and Candle
French Singer at the Zodiac Club
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The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Clopin Trouillefou
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Les Allumettes suédoises
l'Araignée

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