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Gérard Philipe

Dec 04, 1922 - Nov 25, 1959 (36 years old) in Cannes, Alpes-Maritimes, France

Gérard Philipe (4 December 1922 – 25 November 1959) was a prominent French actor who appeared in 34 films between 1944 and 1959. Active in both theater and cinema, he was, until his untimely death, one of the main stars of the post-war period. His image has remained youthful and romantic, which has made him one of the icons of French cinema.

Known For

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It Happened in the Park
Carlo - Valeria's lover (segment: Gli amanti)
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The End of a Beautiful Epoch
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
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Lost Souvenirs
Gérard de Narçay (segment "Une cravate de fourrure")
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The Best Part
Philippe Perrin
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La Ronde
Le comte
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Lovers of Paris
Octave Mouret, ambitious provincial
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Le Rouge et le Noir
Julien Sorel
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The Idiot
Prince Miouchkine
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Life Together
Désiré

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