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Philippe Clay
Philippe Clay is best known for The Count of Monte Cristo, Champs-Elysées, Vivement dimanche and Catherine. Philippe Clay was born on March 7, 1927. Philippe Clay died on December 13, 2007 at the age of 80.
- Born
- March 7, 1927
- Place of birth
- Paris, France
- Died
- December 13, 2007 (80 years old)
Biography
Philippe Clay, born Philippe Mathevet, (March 7, 1927 – December 13, 2007) was a French mime artist, singer and actor.
He was known for his tall and slim silhouette (he was 1,90 m tall) and for his interpretations of songs by Charles Aznavour, Claude Nougaro, Jean-Roger Caussimon, Boris Vian, Serge Gainsbourg, Jean Yanne, Léo Ferré, Jacques Datin, Jean-Claude Massoulier or Bernard Dimey. He interpreted “La Complainte des Apaches” for the TV series Les Brigades du Tigre, written by Henri Djian and composed by Claude Bolling.
As an actor, he appeared in many movies (Bell, Book and Candle) and television films. One of his famous roles is in the Jean Renoir film, French Cancan, where he played Casimir le Serpentin (a character inspired by Valentin le désossé).
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He was known for his tall and slim silhouette (he was 1,90 m tall) and for his interpretations of songs by Charles Aznavour, Claude Nougaro, Jean-Roger Caussimon, Boris Vian, Serge Gainsbourg, Jean Yanne, Léo Ferré, Jacques Datin, Jean-Claude Massoulier or Bernard Dimey. He interpreted “La Complainte des Apaches” for the TV series Les Brigades du Tigre, written by Henri Djian and composed by Claude Bolling.
As an actor, he appeared in many movies (Bell, Book and Candle) and television films. One of his famous roles is in the Jean Renoir film, French Cancan, where he played Casimir le Serpentin (a character inspired by Valentin le désossé).
Description above from the Wikipedia article Philippe Clay, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Known for
Filmography
- 1998La Grande BékéFifi Zecotte
- 1998The Count of Monte CristoChanteur Complainte
- 1998Vivement dimancheSelf
- 1996Les Allumettes suédoisesl'Araignée
- 1989La Comtesse de CharnyLe baron de Taverney
- 1987Le GerfautLe baron von Winkleried
- 1986CatherineBarnabé
- 1983Marianne, une étoile pour Napoléon'Black-Fish'
- 1982Champs-ElyséesSelf
- 1981Frère Martin
- 197630 millions d'amisSelf
- 1975Les Rendez-vous du dimancheSelf
- 1975Système 2Self
- 1972Midi trenteSelf
- 1971Cadet RousselleSelf - Coup de chapeau
- 1971Samedi soirSelf
- 1971La Brigade des maléfices
- 1968À bout portantSelf
- 1959DiscoramaSelf
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Philippe Clay been in?
Philippe Clay is best known for The Count of Monte Cristo, Champs-Elysées, Vivement dimanche and Catherine.
When was Philippe Clay born?
Philippe Clay was born on March 7, 1927. (Paris, France)
How old is Philippe Clay?
Philippe Clay died on December 13, 2007 at the age of 80.
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