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Michel Simon (French: [miʃɛl simɔ̃]; 9 April 1895 – 30 May 1975) was a Swiss actor of German origin. He appeared in many notable French films, including La Chienne (1931), Boudu Saved from Drowning (1932), L'Atalante (1934), Port of Shadows (1938), The Head (1959), and The Train (1964).
Michel Simon (1895-1975) Actor. Writer. Director. IMDbPro Starmeter See rank. Play trailer 1:31. Beauty and the Devil (1950) 4 Videos. 87 Photos. The son of a sausage-maker, Michel Simon was conscripted into the Swiss Army at the start of World War I, but was thrown out through a combination of tuberculosis and general insubordination.
Michel Simon. Jump to Edit. Overview. Born. April 9, 1895 · Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland. Died. May 30, 1975 · Bry-sur-Marne, Val-de-Marne, France (heart failure) Birth name. François Michel Simon. Height. 5′ 10″ (1.78 m) Mini Bio. The son of a sausage-maker, Michel Simon was conscripted into the Swiss Army.
Michel Simon. Highest Rated: 100% Beauties of the Night (1952) Lowest Rated: 40% Battle of Austerlitz (1960) Birthday: Apr 9, 1895. Birthplace: Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland. Former boxer and...
May 31, 1975 · Michel Simon, the French actor with a homely face and a Teddy‐bear body who won acclaim in such films as “Port of Shadows” and “The Two of Us,” died yesterday in a hospital near Paris. The...
Michel Simon (9 April 1895 – 30 May 1975) was a Swiss actor. He appeared in the notable films La Chienne (1931), Boudu Saved from Drowning (1932), L'Atalante (1934), Port of Shadows (1938), The Head (1959), and The Train (1964). Known For. L'Atalante. The Passion of Joan of Arc. Port of Shadows. Boudu Saved from Drowning. La Chienne. The Two of Us.
Former boxer and acrobatic clown who metamorphosed into one of the greatest French character players of all time. Simon first earned acclaim in the stage and film versions of "Jean de la Lune" (1931) and gained wide popularity for his commanding, soulful performances--usually as coarse commoners...
