Darry Cowl

Biography

Darry Cowl (born André Darricau; 27 August 1925 – 14 February 2006) was a French actor and musician. He won a César Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role in 2004 for his role as a concierge in Pas sur la bouche (Not on the lips), which was his last appearance. He was born in Vittel and came to prominence when he was cast by Sacha Guitry in Assassins et voleurs (1956) (Assassins and Robbers). Following this he turned to acting in cinema roles and soon gained celebrity status with his role as Antoine Péralou in Le Triporteur (1957) (The Tricycle). A game addict, he often acted only for money in films that did not stretch his acting ability. He explained this by noting he did not read the script (or, on occasion, know the title) of the work in which he was to act. He played Major Archibald in the 1974 film Don't Touch the White Woman!. He had hoped to return to theatre acting in Hold Up in September 2005 but ill-health prevented this. At age 80, he died in Neuilly-sur-Seine from complications of lung cancer. Source: Article "Darry Cowl" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA 3.0.

Known For

Quarter to Two Before Jesus Christ

as Faucuius

Up to His Ears

as Biscoton

If I Were a Rich Man

as Monsieur Sylvain

Les Miserables

as Le bouquiniste / Bookseller

For 200 Grand, You Get Nothing Now

as Le gardien de l'immeuble de Caroline

Dandelions by the Roots

as Gratiopoulos

The Telephone Always Rings Twice

as L'agent de police

Don't Touch the White Woman!

as Maj. Archibald

The Magnificent Tramp

as Arsène, un clochard

How to Keep the Red Lamp Burning

as Léonard Maburon's defense lawyer (segment "Le Procès")