Bourvil

André Bourvil
Bourvil in 1967
Born
André Robert Raimbourg

(1917-07-27)27 July 1917
Died23 September 1970(1970-09-23) (aged 53)
Paris, France
Occupations
  • Actor
  • singer
Years active1941–1970
ChildrenPhilippe 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]

  1. ^ "4th Moscow International Film Festival (1965)". MIFF. Archived from the original on 16 January 2013. Retrieved 6 December 2012.