Gérard Philipe

Born Dec 4, 1922 in Cannes, France

Gérard Philipe (born Gérard Albert Philip) was a prominent French actor who appeared in 32 films between 1944 and 1959. Active in both theatre and cinema, he was, until his early 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.