Quick Facts
Born:
1935-12-10
Birthplace:
Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhône, France
Credits:
10 Total Roles
Franck Fernandel
Acting
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Biography
Franck Fernandel (born Franck Gérard Ignace Contandin; 10 December 1935 – 8 June 2011) was a French actor, singer and songwriter, and writer.
Franck was the only son of three children born to the famous French actor Fernandel. He acted alongside his father in three films, The Changing of the Guard in 1962, Gilles Grangier's L'Âge ingrat and Georges Bianchi's En avant la musique.
He was not only an actor; he also had a passion for music and achieved great success as a singer. His hits included the songs "Fanny", "Les Yeux d'un ange", "Un Américain dans les rues de Rio", "Bonjour Marie" and "L'Amour interdit". As a singer he toured Europe, Canada and the United States.
Later in his career he became a radio host.
He died on the night of 7/8 June 2011.
Source: Article "Franck Fernandel" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA.
Franck was the only son of three children born to the famous French actor Fernandel. He acted alongside his father in three films, The Changing of the Guard in 1962, Gilles Grangier's L'Âge ingrat and Georges Bianchi's En avant la musique.
He was not only an actor; he also had a passion for music and achieved great success as a singer. His hits included the songs "Fanny", "Les Yeux d'un ange", "Un Américain dans les rues de Rio", "Bonjour Marie" and "L'Amour interdit". As a singer he toured Europe, Canada and the United States.
Later in his career he became a radio host.
He died on the night of 7/8 June 2011.
Source: Article "Franck Fernandel" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA.
Known For
Cherchez l'idole
Richard
The Changing of the Guard
Gianni Cappelaro
Champs-Elysées
Self
Sacrée Soirée
Self
La Chance aux chansons
Self
Samedi soir
Self
Système 2
Self
La Calanque
Mr Boudrague
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | La Calanque TV | Mr Boudrague |
| 1987 | Le monde est à vous TV | Self |
| 1987 | Sacrée Soirée TV | Self |
| 1984 | La Chance aux chansons TV | Self |
| 1982 | Champs-Elysées TV | Self |
| 1975 | Système 2 TV | Self |
| 1971 | Samedi soir TV | Self |
| 1964 | Cherchez l'idole MOVIE | Richard |
| 1962 | The Changing of the Guard MOVIE | Gianni Cappelaro |
| 1959 | Discorama TV | Self |