Fernandel

Fernand Joseph Dˇsirˇ Contand (May 8, 1903 - February 26,
1971), better known as Fernandel, was a French actor.

He was born in Marseille, France.

He was a comedy star who first gained popularity in French vaudeville,
operettas, and music-hall revues.

In 1930, he appeared in his first motion picture and for more than forty
years he would be France's top comedic actor. He was perhaps best-loved for
his portrayal of the irascible Italian village priest at war with the town's
communist mayor in the Don Camillo series of motion pictures.

He also appeared in Italian and American films. His first Hollywood motion
picture was in 1956 in Around the World in Eighty Days in which he played
David Niven's coachman. His popular performace in that film led to starring
with Bob Hope and Anita Ekberg in the 1958 comedy, Paris Holiday.

In addition to acting, Fernandel also directed or co-produced several of his
own films.

Fernandel died from cancer and is buried in the Cimeti¸re de Passy, Paris, France.

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