Gérard Philipe

Birthday: Dec 04, 1922 Date of death: Nov 25, 1959

Place of birth: Cannes, Alpes-Maritimes,

Gérard Philipe (4 December 1922 – 25 November 1959) was a prominent French actor who appeared in 34 films between 1944 and 1959. Active in both theater and cinema, he was, until his untimely death, one of the main stars of the post-war period. His image has remained youthful and romantic, which has made him one of the icons of French cinema.