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Fernandel
(May 08, 1903 - Feb. 26, 1971)
Fernand Joseph Désiré Contandin, better known as Fernandel, was a French actor. He was born in Marseille, France. He was a comedy star who first gained popularity in French vaudeville, operettas, and music-hall revues. He was perhaps best-loved for his portrayal of the irascible Italian village priest at war with the town's communist mayor in the Don Camillo series of motion pictures.
Fernand Joseph Désiré Contandin, better known as Fernandel, was a French actor. He was born in Marseille, France. He was a comedy star who first gained popularity in French vaudeville, operettas, and music-hall revues. He was perhaps best-loved for his portrayal of the irascible Italian village priest at war with the town's communist mayor in the Don Camillo series of motion pictures.
