Fernandel

Also known as Fernand Joseph Desire Contandin

comico, attore, cantante e regista francese

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Fernandel was a French comic actor born in Marseille in 1903 who became a major comedy star through his work in vaudeville, operettas, and music-hall revues before transitioning to film. He remains notable as a significant figure in French entertainment during the early-to-mid twentieth century, known for his comedic performances and collaborations with other filmmakers of his era.

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Person · Open Library

Born: 1935
Works: 5

Top works

Fernandel
Fernandel de pères en fils
L' escarboucle
Mon Fernandel
À la table de Fernandel

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Film & TV

Acting · Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhône, France

Fernand Joseph Désiré Contandin (8 May 1903 – 26 February 1971), better known as Fernandel, was a French actor and singer. Born in Marseille, France, to Désirée Bedouin and Denis Contandin, originating in Perosa Argentina, an Occitan town located in the province of Turin. He was a comedy star who first gained popularity in French vaudeville, operettas, and music-hall revues. His stage name…

Known for

Les Rois de la comédie — Self (archive footage)2023
L'Âge d'or de la pub — Self (archive footage)2023
Le Petit Monde de Fernandel2020
The Phoney War — Self - Actor (archive footage)2019
1958: Those Who Said No — Self (archive footage)2018
Fernandel c'est moi2000

Article · Italiano

Fernandel, pseudonimo di Fernand-Joseph-Désiré Contandin (Marsiglia, 8 maggio 1903 – Parigi, 26 febbraio 1971), è stato un comico, attore, cantante e regista francese.

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