Biography
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.
Known For

Monsieur Ripois
André Ripois

It Happened in the Park
Carlo - Valeria's lover (segment: Gli amanti)

Lovers of Paris
Octave Mouret, ambitious provincial

Fan-Fan the Tulip
Fanfan la Tulipe

The Idiot
Prince Miouchkine

Beauties of the Night
Claude

Lost Souvenirs
Gérard de Narçay (segment "Une cravate de fourrure")

Life Together
Désiré

Devil in the Flesh
François Jaubert

La Ronde
Le comte