Léon Larive, a renowned French actor, entered this world on June 28, 1886, in the City of Light, Paris, France. His impressive acting career spanned multiple decades, with notable roles in iconic films such as Jean Renoir's The Rules of the Game (1939),Carl Theodor Dreyer's The Passion of Joan of Arc (1928),and Pierre Chenal's Crime and Punishment (1935).
As the years went by, Léon Larive's talents continued to flourish, and he remained an integral part of the French film industry until his passing on July 20, 1961, back in his beloved Paris, France.