Fernandel

Fernand Joseph Désiré Contandin was a French actor and singer. He is usually called Fernandel. 

He was born on 8 May 1903 in Marseille, France. He acted in comedies for vaudeville and operettas. He was best known for his role in the Don Camillo series of movies. His first Hollywood movie was Around the World in Eighty Days.

Fernandel died 26 February 1971 from lung cancer. He is buried in the Cimetière de Passy, Paris, France.

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Category:1903 births
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Category:Actors from Marseille
Category:French comedians
Category:French movie actors
Category:French movie directors
Category:French movie producers
Category:French singers
Category:Musicians from Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur