Biography
Jean Gabin Alexis Moncorgé, known as Jean Gabin, was a French actor and singer. Considered a key figure in French cinema, he starred in several classic films, including Pépé le Moko (1937), La grande illusion (1937), Le Quai des brumes (1938), La bête humaine (1938), Le jour se lève (1939), and Le plaisir (1952). During his career, he twice won the Silver Bear for Best Actor from the Berlin International Film Festival and the Volpi Cup for Best Actor from the Venice Film Festival, respectively. Gabin was made a member of the Légion d'honneur in recognition of the important role he played in French cinema.
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Awards & recognition
- César Award · 1987
- Officer of the National Order of Merit · 1976
- Volpi Cup — Best Actor · 1954
- Volpi Cup — Best Actor · 1951
- Croix de guerre 1939–1945
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- Knight of the Legion of Honour
- Knight of the National Order of Merit
- Médaille militaire
- Officer of the Legion of Honour
- Silver Bear
Filmography24 titles
Grand Illusion
The Sicilian Clan
A Monkey in Winter
Daybreak
Le Plaisir
Port of Shadows
La Belle Équipe
Golgotha
Any Number Can Win
French Cancan
Touchez pas au grisbi
Pépé le Moko
The Lower Depths
Two Men in Town
The Human Beast
Maigret and the St. Fiacre Case
Inspector Maigret
Stormy Waters
Razzia
Speaking of Murder
Hi-Jack Highway
The Image Book
Maigret Sees Red
Zouzou