Michel Simon
Michel Simon | |
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Simon in 1943 | |
| Born | François Joseph Simon 9 April 1895 Geneva, Switzerland |
| Died | 30 May 1975 (aged 80) Bry-sur-Marne, France |
| Years active | 1924–1975 (film) |
| Children | François Simon |
Michel Simon (French: [miʃɛl simɔ̃]; 9 April 1895 – 30 May 1975) was a Swiss actor of German origin active primarily in France. He appeared in many notable French films, including La Chienne (1931), Boudu Saved from Drowning (1932), L'Atalante (1934), Port of Shadows (1938), The Head (1959), and The Train (1964).
Charlie Chaplin said he was ‘the greatest actor in the world’.