Gérard Philipe
An image from The Lovers of Montparnasse, one of the productions that also features Gérard Philipe.
Gérard Philipe

Gérard Philipe

December 4, 1922 — Cannes, Alpes-Maritimes, France

Gérard Philipe (4 December 1922 – 25 November 1959) was a prominent French actor who appeared in 34 films between 1944 and 1959. Active in both theater and cinema, he was, until his untimely death, one of the main stars of the post-war period. His image has remained youthful and romantic, which has made him one of the icons of French cinema.

La Ronde

La Ronde

1950

Fan-Fan the Tulip

Fan-Fan the Tulip

1952

The Beauty of the Devil

The Beauty of the Devil

1950

The Lovers of Montparnasse

The Lovers of Montparnasse

1958

Les Liaisons Dangereuses

Les Liaisons Dangereuses

1959

Such a Pretty Little Beach

Such a Pretty Little Beach

1949

The Grand Manoeuvre

The Grand Manoeuvre

1955

Le Rouge et le Noir

Le Rouge et le Noir

1954