Quick Facts
Born:
1925-08-27
Birthplace:
Vittel, Vosges, France
Credits:
135 Total Roles
Darry Cowl
Acting
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Biography
Darry Cowl (born André Darricau; 27 August 1925 – 14 February 2006) was a French actor and musician. He won a César Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role in 2004 for his role as a concierge in Pas sur la bouche (Not on the lips), which was his last appearance.
He was born in Vittel and came to prominence when he was cast by Sacha Guitry in Assassins et voleurs (1956) (Assassins and Robbers). Following this he turned to acting in cinema roles and soon gained celebrity status with his role as Antoine Péralou in Le Triporteur (1957) (The Tricycle).
A game addict, he often acted only for money in films that did not stretch his acting ability. He explained this by noting he did not read the script (or, on occasion, know the title) of the work in which he was to act.
He played Major Archibald in the 1974 film Don't Touch the White Woman!.
He had hoped to return to theatre acting in Hold Up in September 2005 but ill-health prevented this. At age 80, he died in Neuilly-sur-Seine from complications of lung cancer.
Source: Article "Darry Cowl" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA 3.0.
He was born in Vittel and came to prominence when he was cast by Sacha Guitry in Assassins et voleurs (1956) (Assassins and Robbers). Following this he turned to acting in cinema roles and soon gained celebrity status with his role as Antoine Péralou in Le Triporteur (1957) (The Tricycle).
A game addict, he often acted only for money in films that did not stretch his acting ability. He explained this by noting he did not read the script (or, on occasion, know the title) of the work in which he was to act.
He played Major Archibald in the 1974 film Don't Touch the White Woman!.
He had hoped to return to theatre acting in Hold Up in September 2005 but ill-health prevented this. At age 80, he died in Neuilly-sur-Seine from complications of lung cancer.
Source: Article "Darry Cowl" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA 3.0.
Known For
Quarter to Two Before Jesus Christ
Faucuius
Up to His Ears
Biscoton
If I Were a Rich Man
Monsieur Sylvain
Les Miserables
Bookseller
For 200 Grand, You Get Nothing Now
Le gardien de l'immeuble de Caroline
The Telephone Always Rings Twice
L'agent de police
Dandelions by the Roots
Gratiopoulos, le milliardaire à la soirée
Don't Touch the White Woman!
Maj. Archibald
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Qu'est-ce qui fait courir Darry Cowl ? MOVIE | Self |
| 2009 | Comiques de toujours (Vol. 1 à 4) MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 2007 | Private Life MOVIE | Mr. Mellifond |
| 2007 | The Man Who Wanted a Child MOVIE | Jules |
| 2004 | The Giraffe's Neck MOVIE | Léo |
| 2004 | Totally Nuts MOVIE | Le directeur de la banque |
| 2003 | Not on the Lips MOVIE | Madame Foin |
| 2003 | Lost Seamen MOVIE | Falco |
| 2002 | If I Were a Rich Man MOVIE | Monsieur Sylvain |
| 2002 | Le nouveau Jean-Claude MOVIE | Jeff |