Jean Gabin

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Gender

Male

Birthday

5/17/1904

Place of Birth

Paris, France

Also Known As

Jean-Alexis MoncorgéJean MoncorgéJean Gabin Alexis Moncorgé

Jean Gabin

Biography

Jean Gabin Alexis Moncorgé (born Jean-Alexis Moncorgé), known as Jean Gabin (17 May 1904 – 15 November 1976), was a French actor and singer. Considered a key figure in French cinema, he starred in several classic films, including Pépé le Moko (1937), La grande illusion (1937), Le Quai des brumes (1938), La bête humaine (1938), Le jour se lève (1939), and Le plaisir (1952). During his career, he twice won the Silver Bear for Best Actor from the Berlin International Film Festival and the Volpi Cup for Best Actor from the Venice Film Festival, respectively. Gabin was made a member of the Légion d...

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