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Jean Gabin

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Also known as Jean Gabin Alexis Moncorgé

French actor and singer (1904–1976)

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Jean Gabin was a French actor and singer who lived from 1904 to 1976 and became one of the most prominent figures in French cinema during the 20th century. He is historically significant as a major cultural icon who helped shape French film and entertainment during much of the modern era.

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Paris, France

Jean Gabin Alexis Moncorgé (born Jean-Alexis Moncorgé), known as Jean Gabin (17 May 1904 – 15 November 1976), 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…

Known for

  • Belmondo: The Incorrigible2022
  • The Century of Icons — Self (archive footage)2022
  • Alain Delon, l'ombre au tableau — Self (archive footage)2019
  • The Image Book — (archive footage)2018
  • Lino Ventura, la part intime — Self (archive footage)2018
  • Mireille Darc, la femme libre — Monsieur (archive footage)2018
  • Quand Jean devint Renoir — Self (archive footage)2017
  • Jean Gabin, le dernier des géants — Self (archive footage)2015
  • Jean Gabin, une âme française — Self (archive footage)2015
  • The Bardot mystery2012

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Given name
Alexis
Gender
male
Citizenship
France
Place of birth
9th arrondissement of Paris
Place of death
Neuilly-sur-Seine
Occupation
writer
Position held
president
Educated at
Lycée Janson-de-Sailly
Languages spoken
French
Award
César Award
Instrument
voice
Record label
Columbia Records
Conflict
World War II
Military branch
Free French Naval Forces
Official website
www.musee-gabin.com
Image
Jean Gabin 1958.jpg
Significant event
funeral
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Commons category
Jean Gabin
cause of death
leukemia
date of death
1976-11-15
date of birth
1904-05-17
manner of death
natural causes
birth name
Jean Gabin Alexis Moncorgé
unmarried partner
Marlene Dietrich
start of work period
1928-00-00
pseudonym
Jean Gabin
end of work period
1976-00-00
place of burial
Iroise Sea
on focus list of Wikimedia project
Wikipedia:Vital articles/Level/4
name in native language
Jean Gabin
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Encyclopedic overview

Jean Gabin Alexis Moncorgé (born Jean-Alexis Moncorgé), known as Jean Gabin ( French: [ʒɑ̃ gabɛ̃]; 17 May 1904 – 15 November 1976), 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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