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Louis de Funès

Louis de Funès

Acting
31 Jul 1914
27 Jan 1983
Courbevoie, Hauts-de-Seine, France

Biography

Louis Germain David de Funès de Galarza (French: [lwi d(ə) fynɛs]; 31 July 1914 – 27 January 1983) was a French actor and comedian. According to a series of polls conducted since the late 1960s, he is France's favourite actor, having played over 150 roles in film and over 100 on stage. His acting style is remembered for its high-energy performance and his wide range of facial expressions and tics. A considerable part of his best-known acting was directed by Jean Girault. The larger-than-life, c...

Also Known As

Louis de Funes, Louis Germain David de Funès de Galarza, L. de Funès, Λουί ντε Φυνές, ლუი დე ფიუნესი

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