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Michel Simon

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Also known as François Michel Simon

Swiss French language actor (1895-1975)

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Michel Simon, born François Joseph Simon in Geneva on 9 April 1895, was an actor, stage actor, film actor, and photographer holding citizenship of Switzerland, Germany, and France. He worked in Switzerland from 1924 to 1975, spoke French, and was a Catholic. His son was François Simon. He received the Silver Bear and the Swiss Grand Prix for performing arts, also known as the Hans Reinhart Ring. He died in Bry-sur-Marne on 30 May 1975, of a pulmonary embolism.

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Film & TV

Geneva, Switzerland

Michel Simon (9 April 1895 – 30 May 1975) was a Swiss actor. He appeared in the notable films La Chienne (1931), Boudu Saved from Drowning (1932), L'Atalante (1934), Port of Shadows (1938), The Head (1959), and The Train (1964).

Known for

  • Belmondo: The Incorrigible2022
  • René Clair, tout entre nous n'était qu'un jeu — Lui-même2021
  • Morceaux de Cannes2021
  • Carné, Prévert : drôle de duo — Self (archive footage)2019
  • Cinéastes de notre temps : Jean Vigo — Self2012
  • The Bardot mystery2012
  • Arletty, Lady Paname — Self (archive footage)2007
  • Jean Vigo : le son retrouvé — Le père Jules (archive footage)2001
  • Encyclopédie audiovisuelle du cinéma — Self (archive footage)1978
  • Journey Through History — Self (archive footage)1977

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Key facts

Born
François Joseph Simon , ( 1895-04-09 ) 9 April 1895, Geneva , Switzerland
Died
30 May 1975 (1975-05-30) (aged 80), Bry-sur-Marne , France
Years active
1924–1975 (film)
Children
François Simon

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Given name
François
Family name
Simon
Gender
male
Citizenship
France
Place of birth
Geneva
Place of death
Bry-sur-Marne
Child
François Simon
Occupation
producer
Languages spoken
French
Religion
Catholicism
Award
Swiss Grand Prix for performing arts / Hans Reinhart Ring
Image
Michel Simon, Genève, 1972.jpg
Work location
Switzerland
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Commons category
Michel Simon
date of birth
1895-04-09
date of death
1975-05-30
name in native language
Michel Simon
birth name
François Joseph Simon
start of work period
1924-00-00
cause of death
pulmonary embolism
end of work period
1975-00-00
manner of death
natural causes
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Encyclopedic overview

Michel Simon ( French: [miʃɛl simɔ̃]; 9 April 1895 – 30 May 1975) was a Swiss actor of German origin active primarily in France. He appeared in many notable French films, including La Chienne (1931), Boudu Saved from Drowning (1932), L'Atalante (1934), Port of Shadows (1938), The Head (1959), and The Train (1964). Charlie Chaplin said he was ‘the greatest actor in the world’.

Early years

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