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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. Actor: Port of Shadows. 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.
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- Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Bry-sur-Marne, Val-de-Marne, France
Michel Simon. Actor: Port of Shadows. 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.
- April 9, 1895
- May 30, 1975
Jun 17, 2016 · The late 1920s and early 1930s were wonderfully productive years for Jean Renoir and Michel Simon, a simpatico director-actor duo who produced four films together: Tire au flanc (which gave Simon his first starring role), On purge bébé, La chienne, and Boudu Saved from Drowning.
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Michel Simon. Highest Rated: 100% Boudu Saved From Drowning (1932) Lowest Rated: 40% Battle of Austerlitz (1960) Birthday: Apr 9, 1895. Birthplace: Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland. Former boxer and...
An in-depth biography of the film actor Michel Simon, and a complete list of the artist's films, with links to movie reviews.
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...
