Gérard Philipe

Acting

Born December 4, 1922 · Cannes, Alpes-Maritimes, France

Died November 25, 1959

Also known as Gérard Albert Philip · ჟერარ ფილიპი · Жерар Филип

Biography

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.