Jean Gabin

French actor, recording artist (1904-1976)

Jean Gabin Alexis Moncorge, known as Jean Gabin (French: [Za gabe]; 17 May 1904 – 15 November 1976), was a French actor and singer. Considered a key figure in French cinema, he starred in several classic films, including Pepe le Moko (1937), La grande illusion (1937), Le Quai des brumes (1938), La bete humaine (1938), Le jour se leve (1939), and Le plaisir (1952).

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Jean Gabin Alexis Moncorge, known as Jean Gabin (French: [Za gabe]; 17 May 1904 – 15 November 1976), was a French actor and singer. Considered a key figure in French cinema, he starred in several classic films, including Pepe le Moko (1937), La grande illusion (1937), Le Quai des brumes (1938), La bete humaine (1938), Le jour se leve (1939), and Le plaisir (1952). During his career, he twice won the Silver Bear for Best Actor from the Berlin International Film Festival and the Volpi Cup for Best Actor from the Venice Film Festival, respectively. Gabin was made a member of the Legion d’honneur in recognition of the important role he played in French cinema.