Albert Michel, a thespian of remarkable talent, made his grand entrance into the world on October 3, 1909, in Nancy, a charming city nestled within the picturesque region of Meurthe-et-Moselle, France. As a celebrated actor, he left an indelible mark on the cinematic world, gracing the silver screen with his presence in a multitude of iconic films, including the 1966 production "Le deuxième souffle", a cinematic masterpiece that continues to captivate audiences to this day. His impressive filmography also boasts the critically acclaimed 1969 release "Army of Shadows", a powerful and thought-provoking exploration of the human experience, as well as the 1947 classic "Last Chance Castle", a timeless tale of love, loss, and redemption that has stood the test of time. Unfortunately, his remarkable life came to a close on July 6, 1981, in the City of Light, Paris, France, a city that holds a special place in the hearts of artists and intellectuals around the world.
Personal Details
BornOct 3, 1909 Nancy, Meurthe-et-Moselle, France
Biography
Career
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1977

Le Gang as The photograph
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1976

The Wing or The Thigh? as Morand
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1969

Army of Shadows as Gendarme
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The Night of the Following Day as Taxi Driver (uncredited)
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1967

Action Man as Gaston
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Two for the Road as Customs Officer (uncredited)
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1966

Second Wind as Marcel 'le Stéphanois'
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1965

How to Keep the Red Lamp Burning as Court clerk (segment "Le Procès")
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1962

Les sept péchés capitaux as Le Suisse à l'Église (segment "La gourmandise") (uncredited)
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The Devil and the Ten Commandments as Le maraîcher
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1957

Everybody Wants to Kill Me as Le gardien-brigadier Bricart
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1956

The Hunchback of Notre Dame as Night Watchman
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1955

The Little Rebels as Neighboring farmer asking for the ladder
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Hi-Jack Highway as Le facteur
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1953

The Earrings of Madame De... as Le second cocher du baron (uncredited)
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The Vanquished as Georges's Father (uncredited)
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1947

Devil in the Flesh as Bedroom salesman