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.

Known For

Devil in the Flesh

François Jaubert

Bold Adventure

Till l’Espiègle

The Grand Manoeuvre

Lieutenant Armand de la Verne

Fan-Fan the Tulip

Fanfan la Tulipe

It Happened in the Park

Carlo - Valeria's lover (segment: Gli amanti)

Lost Souvenirs

Gérard de Narçay (segment "Une cravate de fourrure")

The End of a Beautiful Epoch

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

The Best Part

Philippe Perrin