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Louis de Funès 1914–1983, France
Frenetic, funny, and forever French.
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5/25/20251 min temps de lecture
Louis de Funès is one of France’s most beloved comedic actors, known for his elastic face, furious energy, and impeccable timing.
Often portraying short-tempered men in authority, he became the comic voice of a generation—and remains endlessly quotable.
Essential Films:
La Grande Vadrouille (1966)
Rabbi Jacob (1973)
Le Gendarme de Saint-Tropez (1964)
Hibernatus (1969)
