History Creator / Bourvil

His comedic style had the most success when he was paired with fellow big French stars, such as the [[LargeHam hammier]] and [[NervousWreck more nervous]] Creator/LouisDeFunes in ''Le Corniaud'' (''The Sucker'') and ''Film/LaGrandeVadrouille'', the imposing Jean Gabin in ''Film/TheTripAcrossParis'', the more meridional (and longtime idol of his) Creator/{{Fernandel}} in ''La Cuisine au Beurre'' (''Butter Cuisine'') or the dashing Creator/JeanPaulBelmondo in ''Film/TheBrain''. He didn't limit himself to comedies however, and proved to be equally talented in more serious and dramatic roles, such as HardboiledDetective Inspector Mattei in ''Le Cercle Rouge'' (''The Red Circle''). His stage career didn't stop even as he appeared in movies, and he also had a successful career as a [[{{Chanson}} singer]]. He interpreted 300 songs between 1945 and 1970.

His comedic style had the most success when he was paired with fellow big French stars, such as the [[LargeHam hammier]] and [[NervousWreck more nervous]] Creator/LouisDeFunes in ''Le Corniaud'' (''The Sucker'') and ''Film/LaGrandeVadrouille'', the imposing Jean Gabin in ''Film/TheTripAcrossParis'', the more meridional (and longtime idol of his) Fernandel in ''La Cuisine au Beurre'' (''Butter Cuisine'') or the dashing Creator/JeanPaulBelmondo in ''Film/TheBrain''. He didn't limit himself to comedies however, and proved to be equally talented in more serious and dramatic roles, such as HardboiledDetective Inspector Mattei in ''Le Cercle Rouge'' (''The Red Circle''). His stage career didn't stop even as he appeared in movies, and he also had a successful career as a [[{{Chanson}} singer]]. He interpreted 300 songs between 1945 and 1970.

André Raimbourg (July 27, 1917 - September 23, 1970), [[StageName better known as]] "Bourvil", was a French actor and singer born in Normandy. He worked as a baker before World War 2 before embracing a stage artist career by imitating Fernandel in cabarets. When imitations of Fernandel became old-fashioned, he shifted to play naive, [[NiceGuy good-natured]] everymen, which would remain his famous SignatureStyle. He came to have a very prolific movie career in the 1950s and 1960s.

* ''The Red Circle'' (1970) as Inspector Mattei

André Raimbourg (1917-1970), [[StageName better known as]] "Bourvil", was a French actor and singer born in Normandy. He worked as a baker before World War 2 before embracing a stage artist career by imitating Fernandel in cabarets. When imitations of Fernandel became old-fashioned, he shifted to play naive, [[NiceGuy good-natured]] everymen, which would remain his famous SignatureStyle. He came to have a very prolific movie career in the 1950s and 1960s.

* ''Film/{{Le Bossu|1959}}''

His comedic style had the most success when he was paired with fellow big French stars, such as the [[LargeHam hammier]] and [[NervousWreck more nervous]] Creator/LouisDeFunes in ''Le Corniaud'' (''The Sucker'') and ''Film/LaGrandeVadrouille'', the imposing Jean Gabin in ''Film/TheTripAcrossParis'', the more meridional (and longtime idol of his) Fernandel in ''La Cuisine au Beurre'' (''Butter Cuisine'') or the dashing Creator/JeanPaulBelmondo in ''Film/TheBrain''. He didn't limit himself to comedies however, and proved to be equally talented in more serious and dramatic roles, such as HardboiledDetective Inspector Mattei in ''Le Cercle Rouge'' (''The Red Circle''). His stage career didn't stop even as he appeared in movies, and he also had a successful career as a [[{{Chanson}} singer]] too. He interpreted 300 songs between 1945 and 1970.

His comedic style had the most success when he was paired with fellow big French stars, such as the [[LargeHam hammier]] and [[NervousWreck more nervous]] Creator/LouisDeFunes in ''Le Corniaud'' (''The Sucker'') and ''Film/LaGrandeVadrouille'', the imposing Jean Gabin in ''Film/TheTripAcrossParis'', the more meridional (and longtime idol of his) Fernandel in ''La Cuisine au Beurre'' (''Butter Cuisine'') or the dashing Creator/JeanPaulBelmondo in ''Film/TheBrain''. He didn't limit himself to comedies however, and proved to be equally talented in more serious and dramatic roles, such as HardboiledDetective Inspector Mattei in ''Le Cercle Rouge'' (''The Red Circle''). His stage career didn't stop even as he appeared in movies, and he also had a successful career as a [[{{Chanson}} singer]], he interpreted 300 songs between 1945 and 1970.

André Raimbourg (1917-1970), [[StageName better known as]] "Bourvil", was a French actor and singer born in Normandy. He worked as a baker before World War 2 before embracing a stage artist career by imitating Fernandel in cabarets. When imitations of Fernandel became old-fashioned, he shifted to play naive, [[NiceGuy good-natured]] everymen, which would remain his famous SignatureStyle. He came to have a very prolific movie career in the 1950s and 1960s, and his comedic style had the most success when he was paired with fellow big French stars, such as the [[LargeHam hammier]] and [[NervousWreck more nervous]] Creator/LouisDeFunes in ''Le Corniaud'' (''The Sucker'') and ''Film/LaGrandeVadrouille'', the imposing Jean Gabin in ''Film/TheTripAcrossParis'', the more meridional (and longtime idol of his) Fernandel in ''La Cuisine au Beurre'' (''Butter Cuisine'') or the dashing Creator/JeanPaulBelmondo in ''Film/TheBrain''. He didn't limit himself to comedies however, and proved to be equally talented in more serious and dramatic roles, such as HardboiledDetective Inspector Mattei in ''Le Cercle Rouge'' (''The Red Circle''). His stage career didn't stop even as he appeared in movies, and he also had a successful career as a [[{{Chanson}} singer]], he interpreted 300 songs between 1945 and 1970.

André Raimbourg (1917-1970), [[StageName better known as]] "Bourvil", was a French actor and singer born in Normandy. He worked as a baker before World War 2 before embracing a stage artist career by imitating Fernandel in cabarets. When imitations of Fernandel became old-fashioned, he shifted to play naive, [[NiceGuy good-natured]] everymen, which became his famous SignatureStyle. He came to have a very prolific movie career in the 1950s and 1960s, and his comedic style had the most success when he was paired with fellow big French stars, such as the [[LargeHam hammier]] and [[NervousWreck more nervous]] Creator/LouisDeFunes in ''Le Corniaud'' (''The Sucker'') and ''Film/LaGrandeVadrouille'', the imposing Jean Gabin in ''Film/TheTripAcrossParis'', the more meridional (and longtime idol of his) Fernandel in ''La Cuisine au Beurre'' (''Butter Cuisine'') or the dashing Creator/JeanPaulBelmondo in ''Film/TheBrain''. He didn't limit himself to comedies however, and proved to be equally talented in more serious and dramatic roles, such as HardboiledDetective Inspector Mattei in ''Le Cercle Rouge'' (''The Red Circle''). His stage career didn't stop even as he appeared in movies, and he also had a successful career as a [[{{Chanson}} singer]], he interpreted 300 songs between 1945 and 1970.

André Raimbourg (1917-1970), [[StageName better known as]] "Bourvil", was a French actor and singer born in Normandy. He worked as a baker before World War 2 before embracing a stage artist career by imitating Fernandel in cabarets. When imitations of Fernandel became old-fashioned, he shifted to play naive, [[NiceGuy good-natured]] everymen, which became his famous SignatureStyle. He came to have a very prolific movie career in the 1950s and 1960s, and his comedic style had the most success when he was paired with fellow big French stars, such as the [[LargeHam hammier]] and [[NervousWreck more nervous]] Creator/LouisDeFunes in ''Le Corniaud'' (''The Sucker'') and ''Film/LaGrandeVadrouille'', the imposing Jean Gabin in ''Film/TheTripAcrossParis'', the more meridional (and longtime idol of his) Fernandel in ''La Cuisine au Beurre'' (''Butter Cuisine'') or the dashing Creator/JeanPaulBelmondo in ''Film/TheBrain''. He didn't limit himself to comedies however, and proved to be equally talented in more serious and dramatic roles, such as HardboiledDetective Inspector Mattei in ''Le Cercle Rouge'' (''The Red Circle'').

André Raimbourg (1917-1970), [[StageName better known as]] "Bourvil", was a French actor and singer born in Normandy. He worked as a baker before World War 2 before embracing a stage artist career by imitating Fernandel in cabarets. When imitations of Fernandel became old-fashioned, he shifted to play naive, [[NiceGuy good-natured]] everymen, which became his famous SignatureStyle. He came to have a very prolific movie career in the 1950s and 1960s, and his comedic style had the most success when he was paired with fellow big French stars, such as the [[LargeHam hammier]] and [[NervousWreck more nervous]] Creator/LouisDeFunes in ''Le Corniaud'' (''The Sucker'') and ''Film/LaGrandeVadrouille'', the imposing Jean Gabin in ''Film/TheTripAcrossParis'', the more meridional (and longtime idol of his) Fernandel in ''La Cuisine au Beurre'' (''Butter Cuisine'') or the dashing Creator/JeanPaulBelmondo in ''Film/TheBrain''. He didn't limit himself to comedies however, and proved to be equally talented in more serious and dramatic roles, such as HardboiledDetective Inspector Mattei in ''Le Cercle Rouge'' (''The Red Circle''). The most famous international production he has appeared in is most probably ''Film/TheLongestDay'', where he played the Mayor of Colleville, a [[LaResistance Resistance operative]] who destroys German communication lines and welcomes the Allies on Sword Beach with a bottle of Champagne -- and speaks English with a thick French accent.

André Raimbourg (1917-1970), [[StageName better known as]] "Bourvil", was a French actor and singer born in Normandy. He was most famous for playing naive, [[NiceGuy good-natured]] everymen. He had a very prolific movie career in the 1950s and 1960s, and his comedic style had the most success when he was paired with fellow big French stars, such as the [[LargeHam hammier]] and [[NervousWreck more nervous]] Creator/LouisDeFunes in ''Le Corniaud'' (''The Sucker'') and ''Film/LaGrandeVadrouille'', the imposing Jean Gabin in ''Film/TheTripAcrossParis'', the more meridional Fernandel in ''La Cuisine au Beurre'' (''Butter Cuisine'') or the dashing Creator/JeanPaulBelmondo in ''Film/TheBrain''. He didn't limit himself to comedies however, and proved to be equally talented in more serious and dramatic roles, such as HardboiledDetective Inspector Mattei in ''Le Cercle Rouge'' (''The Red Circle''). The most famous international production he has appeared in is most probably ''Film/TheLongestDay'', where he played the Mayor of Colleville, a [[LaResistance Resistance operative]] who destroys German communication lines and welcomes the Allies on Sword Beach with a bottle of Champagne -- and speaks English with a thick French accent.

André Raimbourg (1917-1970), [[StageName better known as]] "Bourvil", was a French actor and singer born in Normandy. He was most famous for playing naive, [[NiceGuy good-natured]] everymen. He had a very prolific movie career in the 1950s and 1960s, and his comedic style had the most success when he was paired with fellow big French stars, such as the [[LargeHam hammier]] and [[NervousWreck more nervous]] Creator/LouisDeFunes in ''Le Corniaud'' (''The Sucker'') and ''Film/LaGrandeVadrouille'', the imposing Jean Gabin in ''Film/TheTripAcrossParis'', the more meridional Fernandel in ''La Cuisine au Beurre'' (''Butter Cuisine'') or the dashing Creator/JeanPaulBelmondo in ''Film/TheBrain''. He didn't limit himself to comedies however, and proved to be equally talented in more serious and dramatic roles, such as HardboiledDetective Inspector Mattei in ''Le Cercle Rouge'' (''The Red Circle''). The most famous international production he has appeared in is most probably ''Film/TheLongestDay'', where he played the Mayor of Colleville, a [[LaResistance Resistance operative]] who destroys German communication lines and welcomes the Allies on Sword Beach with a bottle of Champagne -- and a thick French accent.

André Raimbourg (1917-1970), [[StageName better known as]] "Bourvil", was a French actor and singer born in Normandy. He was most famous for playing naive, [[NiceGuy good-natured]] everymen. He had a very prolific movie career in the 1950s and 1960s, and his comedic style had the most success when he was paired with fellow big French stars, such as the [[LargeHam hammier]] and [[NervousWreck more nervous]] Creator/LouisDeFunes in ''Le Corniaud'' (''The Sucker'') and ''Film/LaGrandeVadrouille'', the imposing Jean Gabin in ''Film/TheTripAcrossParis'', the more meridional Fernandel in ''La Cuisine au Beurre'' (''Butter Cuisine'') or the dashing Creator/JeanPaulBelmondo in ''Film/TheBrain''. He didn't limit himself to comedies however, and proved to be equally talented in more serious and dramatic roles, such as HardboiledDetective Inspector Mattei in ''Le Cercle Rouge'' (''The Red Circle''). The most famous international production he has appeared in is most probably ''Film/TheLongestDay'', where he played the Mayor of Colleville, a [[LaResistance Resistance operative]] who destroys German communication lines and welcomes the Allies on Sword Beach with a bottle of Champagne -- and a bad accent.

* ''Film/AtlanticWall'' (1970) as Léon Duchemin

André Raimbourg (1917-1970), [[StageName better known as]] "Bourvil", was a French actor and singer born in Normandy. He was most famous for playing naive, [[NiceGuy good-natured]] everymen. He had a very prolific movie career in the 1950s and 1960s, and his comedic style had the most success when he was paired with fellow big French stars, such as the [[LargeHam hammier]] and [[NervousWreck more nervous]] Creator/LouisDeFunes in ''Le Corniaud'' (''The Sucker'') and ''Film/LaGrandeVadrouille'', the imposing Jean Gabin in ''Film/TheTripAcrossParis'', the more meridional Fernandel in ''La Cuisine au Beurre'' (''Butter Cuisine'') or the dashing Creator/JeanPaulBelmondo in ''Film/TheBrain''. He didn't limit himself to comedies however, and proved to be equally talented in more serious and dramatic roles, such as HardboiledDetective Inspector Mattei in ''Le Cercle Rouge'' (''The Red Circle''). The most famous international production he has appeared in is most probably ''Film/TheLongestDay'', where he played the Mayor of Colleville, a [[LaResistance Resistance operative]] who destroys German communication lines and welcomes the Allies on Sword Beach with a bottle of Champagne.

André Raimbourg (1917-1970), [[StageName better known as]] "Bourvil", was a French actor and singer born in Normandy. He was most famous for playing naive, [[NiceGuy good-natured]] everymen. He had a very prolific movie career in the 1950s and 1960s, and his comedic style had the most success when he was paired with fellow big French stars, such as the [[LargeHam hammier]] and [[NervousWreck more nervous]] Creator/LouisDeFunes in ''Le Corniaud'' (''The Sucker'') and ''Film/LaGrandeVadrouille'', the imposing Jean Gabin in ''Film/TheTripAcrossParis'', the more meridional Fernandel in ''La Cuisine au Beurre'' (''Butter Cuisine'') or the dashing Creator/JeanPaulBelmondo in ''Film/TheBrain''. He didn't limit himself to comedies however, and proved to be equally talented in more serious and dramatic roles, such as HardboiledDetective Inspector Mattei in ''Le Cercle Rouge'' (''The Red Circle''). The most famous international production he played in is most probably ''Film/TheLongestDay'', where he played the Mayor of Colleville, a [[LaResistance Resistance operative]] who destroys German communication lines and welcomes the Allies on Sword Beach with a bottle of Champagne.

André Raimbourg (1917-1970), [[StageName better known as]] "Bourvil", was a French actor and singer born in Normandy. He was most famous for playing naive, [[NiceGuy good-natured]] everymen. He had a very prolific movie career in the 1950s and 1960s, and his comedic style had the most success when he was paired with fellow big French stars, such as the [[LargeHam hammier]] and [[NervousWreck more nervous]] Creator/LouisDeFunes in ''Le Corniaud'' (''The Sucker'') and ''Film/LaGrandeVadrouille'', the imposing Jean Gabin in ''Film/TheTripAcrossParis'', the more meridional Fernandel in ''La Cuisine au Beurre'' (''Butter Cuisine'') or the dashing Creator/JeanPaulBelmondo in ''Film/TheBrain''. He didn't limit himself to comedies however, and proved to be equally talented in more serious and dramatic roles, such as HardboiledDetective Inspector Mattei in ''Le Cercle Rouge'' (''The Red Circle''). The most famous international production he played in is most probably ''Film/TheLongestDay'', where he played the Mayor of Colleville, a [[LaResistance Resistance operativ]] who destroys German communication lines and welcomes the Allies on Sword Beach with a bottle of Champagne.

André Raimbourg (1917-1970), [[StageName better known as]] "Bourvil", was a French actor and singer born in Normandy. He was most famous for playing naive, [[NiceGuy good-natured]] everymen. He had a very prolific movie career in the 1950s and 1960s, and his comedic style had the most success when he was paired with fellow big French stars, such as the [[LargeHam hammier]] and [[NervousWreck more nervous]] Creator/LouisDeFunes in ''Le Corniaud'' (''The Sucker'') and ''Film/LaGrandeVadrouille'', the imposing Jean Gabin in ''Film/TheTripAcrossParis'', the more meridional Fernandel in ''La Cuisine au Beurre'' (''Butter Cuisine'') or the dashing Creator/JeanPaulBelmondo in ''Film/TheBrain''. He didn't limit himself to comedies however, and proved to be equally talented in more serious and dramatic roles, such as HardboiledDetective Inspector Mattei in ''Le Cercle Rouge'' (''The Red Circle''). The most famous international production he played in is most probably ''Film/TheLongestDay'', where he played the Mayor of Colleville, a [[LaResistance Resistance fighter]] who destroys German communication lines and welcomes the Allies on Sword Beach with a bottle of Champagne.

André Raimbourg (1917-1970), [[StageName better known as]] "Bourvil", was a French actor and singer born in Normandy. He was most famous for playing naive, [[NiceGuy good-natured]] everymen. He had a very prolific movie career in the 1950s and 1960s, and his comedic style had the most success when he was paired with fellow big French stars, such as the [[LargeHam hammier]] and [[NervousWreck more nervous]] Creator/LouisDeFunes in ''Le Corniaud'' (''The Sucker'') and ''Film/LaGrandeVadrouille'', the imposing Jean Gabin in ''Film/TheTripAcrossParis'', the more meridional Fernandel in ''La Cuisine au Beurre'' (''Butter Cuisine'') or the dashing Creator/JeanPaulBelmondo in ''Film/TheBrain''. He didn't limit himself to comedies however, and proved to be equally talented in more serious and dramatic roles, such as HardboiledDetective Inspector Mattei in ''Le Cercle Rouge'' (''The Red Circle'').

André Raimbourg (1917-1970), [[StageName better known as]] "Bourvil", was a French actor and singer born in Normandy. He was most famous for playing naive, [[NiceGuy good-natured]] everymen. He had a very prolific movie career in the 1950s and 1960s, and is comedic style had the most success when he was paired with fellow big French stars, such as the [[LargeHam hammier]] and [[NervousWreck more nervous]] Creator/LouisDeFunes in ''Le Corniaud'' (''The Sucker'') and ''Film/LaGrandeVadrouille'', the imposing Jean Gabin in ''Film/TheTripAcrossParis'', the more meridional Fernandel in ''La Cuisine au Beurre'' (''Butter Cuisine'') or the dashing Creator/JeanPaulBelmondo in ''Film/TheBrain''. He didn't limit himself to comedies however, and proved to be equally talented in more serious and dramatic roles, such as HardboiledDetective Inspector Mattei in ''Le Cercle Rouge'' (''The Red Circle'').

* ''FilmLesMiserables'' (1958) as Thénardier

André Raimbourg (1917-1970), [[StageName better known as]] "Bourvil", was a French actor and singer. He was most famous for playing naive, [[NiceGuy good-natured]] everymen. His comedic style had the most success when he was paired with fellow big French stars, such as the [[LargeHam hammier]] and [[NervousWreck more nervous]] Creator/LouisDeFunes in ''The Sucker'' and ''Film/LaGrandeVadrouille'', the imposing Jean Gabin in ''Film/TheTripAcrossParis'', the more meridional Fernandel in ''La Cuisine au Beurre'' (''Butter Cuisine'') or the dashing Creator/JeanPaulBelmondo in ''Film/TheBrain''. He didn't limit himself to comedies however, and proved to be equally talented in more serious and dramatic roles, such as HardboiledDetective Inspector Mattei in ''Le Cercle Rouge'' (''The Red Circle'').

He passed away from multiple myeloma on 23 September 1970 at the age of 53.

André Raimbourg (1917-1970), [[StageName better known as]] "Bourvil", was a French actor and singer. He was most famous for playing naive, [[NiceGuy good-natured]] everymen. His comedic style had the most success when he was paired with fellow big French stars, such as the [[LargeHam hammier]] and [[NervousWreck more nervous]] Creator/LouisDeFunes in ''The Sucker'' and ''Film/LaGrandeVadrouille'', the imposing Jean Gabin in ''Film/TheTripAcrossPAris'', the more meridional Fernandel in ''La Cuisine au Beurre'' (''Butter Cuisine'') or the dashing Creator/JeanPaulBelmondo in ''Film/TheBrain''. He didn't limit himself to comedies however, and proved to be equally talented in more serious and dramatic roles, such as HardboiledDetective Inspector Mattei in ''Le Cercle Rouge'' (''The Red Circle'').

André Raimbourg (1917-1970), [[StageName better known as]] "Bourvil", was a French actor and singer. He was most famous for playing naive, [[NiceGuy good-natured]] everymen. His comedic style had the most success when he was paired with fellow big French stars, such as the [[LargeHam hammier]] and [[NervousWreck more nervous]] Creator/LouisDeFunes in ''The Sucker'' and ''Film/LaGrandeVadrouille'', the imposing Jean Gabin in ''Film/TheTripAcrossPAris'', the more meridional Fernandel in ''Butter Cuisine'' or the dashing Creator/JeanPaulBelmondo in ''Film/TheBrain''. He didn't limit himself to comedies however, and proved to be equally talented in more serious and dramatic roles, such as HardboiledDetective Inspector Mattei in ''Le Cercle Rouge'' (''The Red Circle'').

André Raimbourg (1917-1970), [[StageName better known as]] "Bourvil", was a French actor and singer. He was most famous for playing naive, [[NiceGuy good-natured]] everymen. His comedic style had the most success when he was paired with fellow big French stars, such as the [[LargeHam hammier]] and [[NervousWreck more nervous]] Creator/LouisDeFunes in ''The Sucker'' and ''Film/LaGrandeVadrouille'', the imposing Jean Gabin in ''Film/TheTripAcrossPAris'', the more meridional Fernandel in ''Butter Cuisine'' or the dashing Creator/JeanPaulBelmondo in ''Film/TheBrain''. He didn't limit himself to comedies however, and proved to be equally talented in more serious and dramatic roles, such as HardboiledDetective Inspector Mattei in ''Le Cercle Rouge'' (''The Red Circle'').

André Raimbourg (1917-1970), [[StageName better known as]] "Bourvil", was a French actor and singer. He was most famous for playing naive, [[NiceGuy good-natured]] everymen. His comedic style had the most success when he was paired with fellow big French stars, such as the [[LargeHame hammier]] and [[NervousWreck more nervous]] Creator/LouisDeFunes in ''The Sucker'' and ''Film/LaGrandeVadrouille'', the imposing Jean Gabin in ''Film/TheTripAcrossPAris'', the more meridional Fernandel in ''Butter Cuisine'' or the dashing Creator/JeanPaulBelmondo in ''Film/TheBrain''. He didn't limit himself to comedies however, and proved to be equally talented in more serious and dramatic roles, such as HardboiledDetective Inspector Mattei in ''Le Cercle Rouge'' (''The Red Circle'').