Fernand Joseph Désiré Contandin (French pronunciation: [fɛʁnɑ̃ ʒozɛf deziʁe kɔ̃tɑ̃dɛ̃]; 8 May 1903 – 26 February 1971), [1] better known as Fernandel ([fɛʁnɑ̃dɛl]), was a French comic actor.

The apocryphal biography of Fernand Contandin tells the invention of his artistic name Fernandel by his sister-in-law ("Voici le Fernand d'elles"). At the beginning of the thirties he became a typical actor of …

Feb 22, 2026 · Fernandel was a French comedian whose visual trademarks were comic facial contortions and a wide, toothy grin. After a brief career in banking, Fernandel became a music-hall …

Fernand Joseph Désiré Contandin (8 May 1903 – 26 February 1971), better known as Fernandel, was a French actor and singer. Born in Marseille, France, to Désirée Bedouin and Denis Contandin, …

Fernandel, born Fernand Joseph Desire Contandin, was a French actor and comedian. He was born on May 8, 1903 in Marseille, France, on Boulevard Chave in the house of pharmacist Raibaud.

Attending so-called art movie theaters during the late 1940s and early 1950s, American audiences discovered the comic genius of Fernandel in such films as The Well-Digger's Daughter , The Little …

Fernand Joseph Désiré Contandin (French pronunciation: [fɛʁnɑ̃ ʒozɛf deziʁe kɔ̃tɑ̃dɛ̃]; 8 May 1903 – 26 February 1971), [1] better known as Fernandel ([fɛʁnɑ̃dɛl]), was a French comic actor.

Feb 22, 2026 · Fernand Joseph Désiré Contandin (8 May 1903 – 26 February 1971) (aged 67), better known as Fernandel, was a French actor and singer. Born in Marseille, France, to Désirée Bedouin …

Mais à l'issue de ce dernier film, Fernandel et Marcel Pagnol se brouillent 17. Les succès cinématographiques n'empêchent pas Fernandel de continuer une carrière de chanteur. Il tient un …

Fernandel AKA Fernand Joseph Désiré Contandin Born: 8-May - 1903 Birthplace: Marseille, France Died: 26-Feb - 1971 Location of death: Paris, France Cause of death: Cancer - Lung Remains: …