Fernand Joseph Désiré Contandin, better known as Fernandel, was a French actor and singer. He was born in Marseille, France. He was a comedy star who first gained popularity in French vaudeville, operettas, and music-hall revues. In 1930, he appeared in his first motion picture and for more than forty years he would be France's top comedic actor. Wikipedia
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