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André Bourvil | |
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Born | André Robert Raimbourg 27 July 1917 Prétot-Vicquemare, France |
Died | 23 September 1970 Paris, France | (aged 53)
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Years active | 1941–1970 |
Children | Philippe Raimbourg Dominique Raimbourg |
André Robert Raimbourg (French pronunciation: [ɑ̃dʁe ʁɔbɛʁ ʁɛ̃buʁ]; 27 July 1917 – 23 September 1970), better known as André Bourvil (French pronunciation: [ɑ̃dʁe buʁˈvil]), and mononymously as Bourvil, was a French actor and singer best known for his roles in comedy films, most notably in his collaboration with Louis de Funès in the films Le Corniaud (1965) and La Grande Vadrouille (1966). For his performance in Le Corniaud, he won a Special Diploma at the 4th Moscow International Film Festival.[1]