Fernandel

Biography

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 originated from his marriage to Henriette Manse, the sister of his best friend and frequent cinematic collaborator Jean Manse. So attentive was he to his wife that his mother-in-law amusingly referred to him as Fernand d'elle ("Fernand of her"). (Wikipedia)

Known For

Around the World in Eighty Days

as French Coachman

The Little World of Don Camillo

as Don Camillo Tarocci

The Return of Don Camillo

as Don Camillo Tarocci

Don Camillo in Moscow

as Don Camillo Tarocci

Don Camillo's Last Round

as Don Camillo Tarocci

Don Camillo: Monsignor

as Don Camillo Tarocci

Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves

as Ali Baba

The Cow and I

as Charles Bailly

My Wife's Husband

as Fernand Jouvin

The Red Inn

as The Monk