Louis De Funes
Movie Actor

Louis De Funes Net Worth

Louis De Funes was a renowned French comedic actor of the Twentieth century, born on July 31, 1914 in Courbevoie, France. He was widely recognized as the most popular French movie star of the late 1960s, and was known for his extensive repertoire of bold facial expressions. He had an impressive career, having played more than a hundred roles each in the cinema and on stage.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day July 31, 1914
Birth Place Courbevoie, France
Age 106 YEARS OLD
Died On Jan 27, 1983 (age 68)
Birth Sign Leo

💰 Net worth: $1.4 Million (2024)

About

One of the great French comedic actors of the Twentieth century, he played more than a hundred roles each in the cinema and on stage. Recognized as the most popular French movie star of the late 1960s, he became known for his extensive repertoire of bold facial expressions.

Before Fame

After dropping out of Paris' Lycée Condorcet, he worked as a jazz Pianist. He later began his acting career in the theatre, making his film debut in 1945 in La Tentation de Barbizon.

Trivia

He rose to fame after appearing in Director Jean Girault's 1963 comedy film Pouic-Pouic.

Family Life

His more than forty-year-long marriage to Jeanne Barthelémy de Maupassant resulted in two sons. He had previously been briefly married to Germaine Louise Élodie Carroyer.

Associated With

He starred in a 1967 French comedy film called Oscar; actor Sylvester Stallone went on to play his role in the 1991 John Landis-directed American re-make of the popular film.

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