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- Actor
- Writer
- Director
Francisco Rabal -- Paco to everyone -- was born in the mining camp where his father worked. His mother owned a small mill. At the age of six, with the Civil War breaking out, the family emigrated to Madrid and he started working as a street salesman and later in a chocolate factory, which later led to him working as an electrician in the Chamartín Film Studios. It was here he started in his first films in crowd scenes and so on. However, following advice from people like Dámaso Alonso, he found his way into the theatre and in 1950 started working with José Tamayo where he met Asunción Balaguer, who was to become his wife and inseparable companion for the rest of his life. One of the plays he starred in was a Spanish version of Arthur Miller's "Death of a Salesman." The big breakthrough came when he met Luis Buñuel, one of the greatest of Spanish film directors. They became great friends, in part due to their similar philosophies on life. Nazarín and Viridiana remain as hallmarks of that early period. However, with maturity and the passing of the Franco Régime, Rabal's best work was yet to come, and indeed culminated with his exceptional rôle in _Santos Inocentes, Los (1984)_, one of the best three or four Spanish films of all time. In 1987 he made a wonderful TV series called Juncal (1989) which was probably the character which mostly resembled the real-life Paco Rabal: a veritable "truhan" -- a roguish rascal. However, he has played the character of the Aragonese painter Francisco Goya in three different films, a personage who he became heavily identified with. It is in this period that he received his highest awards in Spain, Cannes, Montreal, etc. He is the only Spanish actor to have been given a Doctor Honoris Causa by the University of his native Murcia. Returning from the XXV Montreal Festival where he was homaged for a lifetime's work, he died over the English Channel aboard the aeroplane bringing him from London to Madrid and, despite the emergency landing in Bordeaux, nothing could be done for him. The pressure inside the plane aggravated his chronic bronchitis and started a fit of coughing which he was not able to overcome. He has published a few books which he called "some little things of mine," but most notably his collection of verses and "coplas" in 1994 and a little later collaborated with Agustín Cerezales on his biography "Si yo te contara" (If I told you all about it). His daughter, Teresa Rabal, is a successful actress, singer and TV presenter, while his son, Benito, also works as film director.- Aline Kominsky-Crumb was born on 1 August 1948 in Long Beach, New York, USA. She was married to Robert Crumb and Carl Kominsky. She died on 29 November 2022 in Sauve, Gironde, France.
- Actress
- Writer
- Music Department
Barbara Sommers was born on 7 July 1930 in New York City, New York, USA. She was an actress and writer, known for What's New Pussycat (1965), Magnet of Doom (1963) and License to Kill (1964). She died on 14 June 2003 in Sainte-Foy-la-Grande, Gironde, France.- Director
- Actor
- Writer
Francis Girod was born on 9 October 1944 in Semblançay, Indre-et-Loire, France. He was a director and actor, known for Le bon plaisir (1984), Transfixed (2001) and The Infernal Trio (1974). He died on 19 November 2006 in Bordeaux, Gironde, France.- Additional Crew
Henri de Toulouse Lautrec was born on 24 November 1864 in Albi, Tarn, France. He is known for Coded (2021). He died on 9 September 1901 in Saint-André-du-Bois, Gironde, France.- Writer
- Director
- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Jean Herman was born on 17 May 1933 in Pagny-sur-Moselle, France. He was a writer and director, known for Under Suspicion (2000), The Grilling (1981) and Farewell, Friend (1968). He was married to Anne Doat. He died on 16 June 2015 in Gradignan, Gironde, France.- Henri Delannoy was born on 14 October 1873 in Paris, France. He was an actor, known for Yser (1925) and Verdun: Looking at History (1928). He died in 1976 in Bordeaux, Gironde, France.
- Producer
- Production Manager
François-Pierre Clavel was born on 14 September 1975 in Saint-Germain-en-Laye, Yvelines, France. François-Pierre was a producer and production manager, known for Hunted (2020), The Forbidden Room (2015) and Villette Sonique (2015). François-Pierre died on 2 November 2023 in Bordeaux, Gironde, France.- Director
- Writer
- Producer
Maurice Cloche was born on 17 June 1907 in Commercy, Meuse, France. He was a director and writer, known for L'invité de la onzième heure (1945), Monsieur Vincent (1947) and La cage aux filles (1949). He died on 20 March 1990 in Bordeaux, Gironde, France.- Véronique Barrault was born on 13 February 1958 in Paris, France. She was an actress, known for Elle voit des nains partout... (1995), Mon bel amour, ma déchirure (1987) and Three Sisters (1988). She died on 3 May 2022 in Camblanes-et-Meynac, Gironde, France.
- Writer
- Director
- Producer
Roger Boussinot was born on 2 May 1921 in Tunis, French Protectorate of Tunisia [now Tunisia]. He was a writer and director, known for Le 13ème caprice (1967), L'étang de la Breure (1973) and Visages du cinéma (1970). He died on 12 May 2001 in Bassane, Gironde, France.- Animation Department
- Writer
- Director
Jean Cayrol was born on 6 June 1911 in Bordeaux, Gironde, France. He was a writer and director, known for Le coup de grâce (1965), On vous parle (1960) and Madame se meurt (1961). He was married to Jeanette Durand. He died on 10 February 2005 in Bordeaux, Gironde, France.- Actor
- Director
- Cinematographer
Pierre Molinier was born on 13 April 1900 in Agen, Lot-et-Garonne, France. He was an actor and director, known for Jambes (1965), Satan bouche un coin (1968) and Chromo sud (1968). He died on 3 March 1976 in Bordeaux, Gironde, France.- Actor
- Soundtrack
André Randall was born on 9 December 1893 in Bordeaux, Gironde, France. He was an actor, known for The Man from Morocco (1945), L'heureuse aventure (1935) and The Odds Against Her (1919). He died on 4 July 1974 in Sainte-Foy-la-Grande, Gironde, France.- Actress
- Soundtrack
Lili Bontemps was born on 9 January 1921 in Gastes, Landes, France. She was an actress, known for The Knight of the Night (1953), Au pan coupé (1967) and Marriage Episodes (1954). She died on 27 January 1979 in Le Bouscat, Gironde, France.- Jean Darie was born on 16 February 1926 in Caplong, Gironde, France. He was an actor, known for Amélie (2001), The Last Adventure (1967) and Bille en tête (1989). He died on 2 June 2018 in Caplong, Gironde, France.
- Adrien Adrius was born on 2 January 1904 in Bordeaux, Gironde, France. He died on 9 May 1992 in Libourne, Gironde, France.
- Actor
- Director
- Composer
François Béranger was born on 28 August 1937 in Amilly, Loiret, France. He was an actor and director, known for Un certain regard (1964), L'an 01 (1973) and La cage aux ours (1974). He died on 14 October 2003 in Sauve, Gironde, France.- Composer
- Writer
- Music Department
Gérard Bourgeois was born on 17 June 1936 in Paris, France. He was a composer and writer, known for A Simple Favor (2018), The Barbarian Invasions (2003) and 8 Uhr 28 (2010). He died on 8 July 2016 in Talence, Gironde, France.- Frédéric Boutet was born on 5 November 1874 in Bourges, Cher, France. He was a writer, known for Le mystère Imberger (1935), Le passager (1928) and Sextette (1948). He died on 3 February 1941 in Arcachon, Gironde, France.
- Cizia Zykë was born on 25 February 1949 in Taroudant, Morocco. He died on 26 September 2011 in Bordeaux, Gironde, France.
- Actress
- Additional Crew
Lycette Darsonval was born on 12 February 1912 in Coutances, Manche, France. She was an actress, known for Douce (1943), Symphonie en blanc (1942) and La danse éternelle (1942). She died on 1 November 1996 in Saint-Loubès, Gironde, France.- Actor
- Soundtrack
Daniel Clérice was born on 23 October 1912 in Paris, France. He was an actor, known for Miquette (1940), Palace of Shame (1954) and Vidocq (1939). He died on 10 March 1990 in Bordeaux, Gironde, France.- Director
- Writer
- Producer
Emile Couzinet (b. 1896)was the owner of several movie theaters in the south west of France ..He had an idea which was (and to this day remained) unique:he made his own movies which were shown in his theaters .He did not care about what Parisian critics thought.The only man of the French cinema who was a writer,a director,a producer ,a film distributor, a cinema owner and manager;he had his own studios and ,like Ed Wood in America ,he often used the same actors ,particularly Jean Tissier and Jeanne Fusier-Gir . His output is hopeless.Coarse comedies abound in his huge filmography:"Le Don D'Adele (1950)told the unspeakable story of a farm girl,almost excommunicated by the local priest."Le Curé De Saint-Amour" (1952) was the tale of a priest who helped the lovers ,provided they did not sin before the wedding."Quand Te Tues-Tu?" (1953) a remake of a thirties comedy ,dealt with the problems of a bourgeois ,who could get a rich inheritance ,but he had to marry a widow or the money would go to a brass band ."La Famille Cucuroux(1953) featured broke aristocrats ,a leopard and an American Indian cousin."Mon Curé Champion Du régiment'(1955)found him going out at a peak of unbelievably corny stuff:a priest ,armed up with a breviary and an umbrella became a military boxing champ.His titles spoke for themselves .His last effort "Le Medecin Malgré Lui" (1962) was high culture: Molière's play!.Couzinet died in 1964,his works have become French guiltiest pleasure,so to speak.- Gérard Boireau was born on 10 July 1919 in Bordeaux, Gironde, France. He was an actor, known for Trois de la Canebière (1955). He died on 18 March 2004 in Bordeaux, Gironde, France.
- Michèle Perrein was born on 30 October 1929 in Gironde, France. She was a writer, known for The Truth (1960), Le soleil dans l'oeil (1962) and Sortie de secours (1970). She died on 12 February 2010 in La Réole, Gironde, France.
- Madame Bartet was born on 9 October 1876 in Bordeaux, Gironde, France. She was an actress, known for The Return of Ulysses (1909), Vendetta (1914) and Sadounah (1915). She died on 26 October 1949 in Bordeaux, Gironde, France.
- Camera and Electrical Department
- Cinematographer
Pierre Lebon was born on 23 March 1908 in Reims, Marne, France. He was a cinematographer, known for Au pays des cigales (1946), Symphonie D'Amour (1936) and Duel à Dakar (1951). He died on 16 January 1991 in Arès, Gironde, France.- Pierre-Alexis Ponson du Terrail was born on 8 July 1829 in Montmaur, Hautes-Alpes, France. He was a writer, known for Rocambole contra las mujeres arpías (1967), Rocambole contra la secta del escorpión (1967) and Rocambole (1963). He died on 10 January 1871 in Bordeaux, Gironde, France.
- Maurice Gardett was born on 18 February 1922 in Clermont-Ferrand, Puy-de-Dôme, France. He was an actor, known for Yellowthread Street (1990), Club de femmes (1956) and Taxi, Trailer and Corrida (1958). He died on 25 July 1996 in Sainte-Foy-la-Grande, Gironde, France.
- Madeleine Fromet was born on 21 February 1900 in Chauny, Aisne, France. She was an actress, known for Les deux gosses (1916), La grève des forgerons (1910) and Athallah (1911). She was married to Raymond Cordy. She died on 4 April 1983 in Bordeaux, Gironde, France.
- Thierry Metz was born on 10 June 1956 in Paris, France. Thierry was a writer, known for L'homme qui penche (2020). Thierry died on 16 April 1997 in Bordeaux, Gironde, France.
- Nebojsa Veljovic was born on 21 November 1952 in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Yugoslavia. He was an actor, known for Dani AVNOJ-a (1983), The Awkward Age (1994) and Brisani prostor (1985). He died on 18 October 2010 in Bordeaux, Gironde, France.
- Actor
- Additional Crew
Patrick Guillemin was born on 13 November 1950 in Neuilly-sur-Seine, Hauts-de-Seine, France. He was an actor, known for Nestor Burma (1991), Dressage (1986) and La pasión turca (1994). He died on 21 August 2011 in Lège-Cap Ferret, Gironde, France.- Delphine Montalant was born on 7 March 1961 in Boulogne-Billancourt, Hauts-de-Seine, France. Delphine died on 9 November 2018 in Avensan, Gironde, France.
- Christian Asse was born on 17 July 1926 in Bordeaux, Gironde, France. He was an actor, known for Airs de France (1955), La veuve joyeuse (1983) and Molière (1956). He was married to Véra Durey. He died on 7 September 2020 in Langon, Gironde, France.
- Francis Maugard was born on 31 December 1931 in Les Peintures, Gironde, France. He died on 28 December 2021 in Lacanau, Gironde, France.
- Actor
- Production Manager
Marcel Roche was born on 21 February 1923 in Bordeaux, Gironde, France. He was an actor and production manager, known for Triple Cross (1966), The Depths (1963) and I Married a Shadow (1983). He died on 13 September 1996 in Talence, Gironde, France.- Guy Belmore was born on 17 June 1897 in Pancras, London, England, UK. He was an actor, known for Murder by Rope (1936), Secret Flight (1946) and ITV Television Playhouse (1955). He died on 22 October 1980 in Bordeaux, Gironde, France.
- Actor
- Soundtrack
Roger Lanzac was born on 28 October 1920 in Conakry, French Guinea [now Guinea]. He was an actor, known for Soyez les bienvenus (1952), La fin des Pyrénées (1970) and On sort ce soir (1982). He was married to Louise Thiebaut, Ginette Vigneux and Christiane Jaquier. He died on 25 November 1996 in Pineuilh, Gironde, France.- Michel Mandès-France was born on 1 January 1936 in Paris, France. He was married to Joan. He died on 30 January 2018 in Pessac, Gironde, France.
- Tichadel was born on 28 June 1901 in Bordeaux, Gironde, France. He was an actor, known for Les rois de la flotte (1938), Deux de la réserve (1938) and Ici l'on pêche (1941). He died on 11 December 1944 in Bordeaux, Gironde, France.
- Writer
- Director
- Actor
Jean-Pierre Richard was born on 14 July 1937 in Neuilly-sur-Seine, Hauts-de-Seine, France. He was a writer and director, known for Et Salammbo? (1970), 3 de coeur (1976) and L'oeil de la nuit (1978). He died on 1 February 2022 in Plassac, Gironde, France.- Producer
- Additional Crew
- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Valérie Paillard was born on 13 January 1981 in Lomme, Nord, France. Valérie was a producer and assistant director, known for Tomorrow Is Ours (2017), Full Speed (2016) and Babysitting (2014). Valérie died on 30 July 2022 in Bordeaux, Gironde, France.- Actor
- Additional Crew
Alain Marty was born on 2 October 1937 in Bordeaux, Gironde, France. He was an actor, known for Les noces de Figaro (1997), Paris Shanghai (2011) and J'aime la vie, je fais du vélo, je vais au cinéma (2005). He died on 23 January 2009 in Bordeaux, Gironde, France.- Éric Morena was born on 27 October 1951 in Saint-Omer, Pas-de-Calais, France. He was married to Lionel Roban. He died on 16 November 2019 in Arcachon, Gironde, France.
- Jean Broustra was born in 1940 in Île d'Oléron, Charente-Maritime, France. He was married to Jacqueline Monfouga and Martine Broustra. He died on 6 April 2021 in Ambarès-et-Lagrave, Gironde, France.
- Composer
- Music Department
Pierre Capdevielle was born on 1 February 1906 in Paris, France. He was a composer, known for Just a Big Simple Girl (1948), Par dix-huit mètres de fond (1943) and Épaves (1946). He was married to Denise Allard. He died on 9 July 1969 in Bordeaux, Gironde, France.- Actress
- Soundtrack
Paulette Merval was born on 3 November 1920 in La Roche Chalais, Dordogne, France. She was an actress, known for Trois de la marine (1957), La joie de vivre (1952) and Tilt (1966). She was married to Marcel Merkès. She died on 21 June 2009 in Bordeaux, Gironde, France.- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Jean-Pierre Martinet was born on 12 December 1944 in Libourne, Gironde, France. Jean-Pierre was an assistant director, known for L'Alphoméga (1973), Les Zingari (1975) and Nanou (1970). Jean-Pierre died on 18 January 1993 in Libourne, Gironde, France.