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Louis Germain David de Funès de Galarza (French: [lwi ʒɛʁ'mɛ̃ da'vid də fy'nɛs də ɡalaʁ'za]; 31 July 1914 – 27 January 1983) was a French actor and comedian. He is France's favourite actor, according to a series of polls conducted since the late 1960s, having played over 150 roles in film and over 100 on stage. [2]
Louis de Funès shot to international fame in the 1960's after his roles in such slapstick comedies as The Gendarme of Saint-Tropez (1964) and the Fantomas (1964) trilogy. He brilliantly portrayed a funny French policeman, whose hilarious hyperactivity, uncontrolled anger, and sardonic laughter produced a highly comic effect.
Louis de Funès est un acteur français né le 31 juillet 1914 à Courbevoie et mort le 27 janvier 1983 à Nantes.
Louis de Funès. Actor: The Mad Adventures of Rabbi Jacob. Louis Germain David de Funès de Galarza was born on July 31, 1914, in Courbevoie, France. His father, named Carlos Luis de Funes de Galarza, was a former lawyer of Seville, Spain, who became a diamond cutter.
Louis-Philippe Fourchaume, another typical lead-role for French comedy superstar Louis de Funès, is the dictatorial CEO of a French company which designs and produces sail yachts, and fires in yet another tantrum his designer André Castagnier, not realizing that man is his only chance to land a vital contract with the Italian magnate Marcello ...
Louis de Funès is as iconic as can be. He was known for his energetic delivery of lines, frenzied facial expressions, and wacky physical humor. His films earned cult status and remain popular even to this day, thanks to his unique approach to comedy and his ability to create unforgettable characters.
Often referred to as the French Charlie Chaplin or the French Jerry Lewis, Louis De Funes, born Louis Germain David de Funès de Galarza, was a prolific actor-comedian who rose to fame in the 60s and 70s, dominating the box office with his unique blend of physical comedy and over-the-top facial expressions, à la Jim Carrey.
