Paul Meurisse | |
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| Born | Paul Gustave Pierre Meurisse 21 December 1912 Dunkirk, France |
| Died | 19 January 1979 (aged 66) Neuilly-sur-Seine, France |
| Resting place | Neuilly-sur-Seine community cemetery |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1940–1979 |
| Spouses | Michèle Alfa
(m. 1942, divorced) |
Paul Meurisse (French pronunciation: [pɔl møʁis]; 21 December 1912 – 19 January 1979) was a French actor who appeared in over 60 films and many stage productions. Meurisse was noted for the elegance of his acting style, and for his versatility. He was equally able to play comedic and serious dramatic roles. His screen roles ranged from the droll and drily humorous to the menacing and disturbing. His most celebrated role was that of the sadistic and vindictive headmaster in the 1955 film Les Diaboliques.