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Jean Gabin | |
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 Jean Gabin as Jules Maigret in 1958 | |
| Born | Jean Gabin Alexis Moncorgé 17 May 1904 Paris, France |
| Died | 15 November 1976 (aged 72) Neuilly-sur-Seine, France |
| Years active | 1923–1976 |
| Spouse(s) | Gaby Basset (1925–30) Suzanne Marguerite Jeanne Mauchain (1933–39) Dominique Fournier (1949–76) |
Jean Gabin Alexis Moncorgé, known as Jean Gabin (French: [ʒɑ̃ gabɛ̃]; 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 Pépé le Moko (1937), La grande illusion (1937), Le Quai des brumes (1938), La bête humaine (1938), Le jour se lève (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 Légion d'honneur in recognition of the important role he played in French cinema.