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Christophe Barratier was born on 17 June 1963 in Asnières-sur-Seine, Hauts-de-Seine, France. He is a writer and producer, known for The Chorus (2004), Faubourg 36 (2008) and Team Spirit (2016).- Director
- Writer
- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Yves Allégret was born on 13 October 1905 in Asnières-sur-Seine, Hauts-de-Seine, France. He was a director and writer, known for The Proud and the Beautiful (1953), La meilleure part (1955) and Dédée d'Anvers (1948). He was married to Michèle Cordoue, Simone Signoret and Renée Naville. He died on 31 January 1987 in Jouars-Pontchartrain, Yvelines, France.- Janine Darcey was born on 14 January 1917 in Asnières, Seine [now Asnières-sur-Seine, Hauts-de-Seine], France. She was an actress, known for Rififi (1955), French Without Tears (1940) and The Favour, the Watch and the Very Big Fish (1991). She was married to Serge Reggiani and Gérard Landry. She died on 1 October 1993 in Fontenay-lès-Briis, Essonne, France.
- Actor
- Producer
- Writer
François-Xavier Demaison was born on 22 September 1973 in Asnières-sur-Seine, Hauts-de-Seine, France. He is an actor and producer, known for Little Nicholas (2009), Coluche (2008) and 360 (2011).- Madeleine Morgenstern was born on 9 July 1931 in Asnières-sur-Seine, Hauts-de-Seine, France. She is a producer, known for Deux (1989), François Truffaut: Portraits volés (1993) and Roberto Rossellini: Il mestiere di uomo (1997). She was previously married to François Truffaut.
- Frédéric Gorny was born on 6 September 1973 in Asnieres-sur-Seine, France. He is an actor, known for Wild Reeds (1994), The Count of Monte Cristo (1998) and Tous les garçons et les filles de leur âge... (1993).
- Actress
- Writer
Nicole Jamet was born on 16 September 1948 in Asnières, Seine [now Asnières-sur-Seine, Hauts-de-Seine], France. She is an actress and writer, known for La piovra (1984), Les Misérables (1972) and Au théâtre ce soir (1966).- Actor
- Writer
- Additional Crew
Tall, but never standing uptight, even looking a bit sloppy; a drowsy look but with a twinkle of irony in the eye; a grumbling tone but not without some sympathy underlying; a winning drawling Paris accent;
You may have recognized Alfred Adam, the French actor par excellence.
Adam could as well be the nasty type as the regular working-class Parisian, the cuckold as the local Casanova, a general as a chauffeur, a gangster as a policeman, a peasant or the richest man in the village, an ordinary butcher as an eccentric. While being always convincing with, in addition, this Gallic touch that made (and still makes) him a treat to look at and to listen to.
Born in 1908 in Asnières, a North-West suburb of Paris, Alfred Adam proved multi-talented as of a young age. Besides becoming an actor, he studied civil engineering, wrote plays (his most famous being 'Sylvie et le fantôme'), penned film screenplays and dialogs and even the argument for a Roland Petit ballet. He also showed a life long interest in reading, sport (boxing, tennis, soccer), good food and friendship. He was a local figure in Montmartre where he lived, gaily strolling the streets in his long long coat and his wide wide hat.
But acting was his main activity and he did interpret scores of roles, whether at the theater, for the cinema or television.
Trained at the Conservatoire by Louis Jouvet, he worked for him between 1935 and 1939 before being hired by another great name, Charles Dullin and becoming a member of the Comédie Française. Ever an open-minded artist, Alfred Adam never said no to a good light comedy.
As far as movies are concerned he debuted in 1935 in Jacques Feyder's masterpiece 'La kermesse héroïque'. His greatest role is unquestionably that of Cornudet, the Republican who is the only one to defend a brave prostitute against self-righteous bourgeois and nobles in Christian-Jaque's film version of Maupassant's 'Boule de Suif'. He was also very good as the chauffeur and confidante of Gabin in Verneuil's memorable 'Le President' and an absolute delight as Maréchal de Villeroy, that old codger, in Bertrand Tavernier's 'Que la fête commence'
The only regret we can have is that Adam accepted too many roles in minor pictures. He would have been amazing in pictures by Renoir, Clouzot, Grémillon or Carné.- Writer
- Director
- Producer
Francis Rigaud was born on 22 March 1920 in Asnières-sur-Seine, Hauts-de-Seine, France. He is a writer and director, known for Jerk à Istambul (1967), Nous irons à Deauville (1962) and Des vacances en or (1970).- Actress
- Soundtrack
Michelette Burani was born on 7 November 1881 in Asnieres-sur-Seine, France. She was an actress, known for Everybody Sing (1938), Give Us This Night (1936) and Enter Madame! (1934). She was married to Georges Barrere. She died on 27 October 1957 in Eastchester, The Bronx, New York, USA.- Director
- Actor
- Writer
Bourlem Guerdjou was born on 1 May 1965 in Asnières, Hauts-de-Seine, France. He is a director and actor, known for Living in Paradise (1998), Zaïna, cavalière de l'Atlas (2005) and Couleurs d'enfants (1994).- Actor
- Producer
William Gallas was born on 17 August 1977 in Asnières-sur-Seine, Hauts-de-Seine, France. He is an actor and producer, known for Nuryan (2009), Nike: Take It to the Next Level (2008) and UEFA Champions League (1992).- Hélène Perdrière was born on 17 April 1912 in Asnières, France. She was an actress, known for Le mystère de la chambre jaune (1949), Le parfum de la dame en noir (1949) and If All the Guys in the World... (1956). She died on 27 August 1992 in Boulogne-Billancourt, Hauts-de-Seine, Île-de-France, France.
- Director
- Actor
- Writer
Charles Maudru was born in 1858 in Asnières-sur-Seine, Hauts-de-Seine, France. He is known for Serge Panine (1922), Le lys rouge (1920) and Renunciation (1918).- Pierre Ferval was born on 18 May 1899 in Asnières-sur-Seine, Hauts-de-Seine, France. He was an actor, known for Pour le maillot jaune (1940), Quartier Latin (1929) and Les amants du pont Saint-Jean (1947). He died on 1 July 1983 in Saint-Mandé, Val-de-Marne, France.
- Jean Lescure was born on 14 September 1912 in Asnières, Seine [now Asnières-sur-Seine, Hauts-de-Seine], France. He was a writer, known for Provinces (1968), Le cantique des créatures: Georges Braque ou Le temps différent (1975) and De notre temps (1962). He died on 17 October 2005 in Paris, France.
- Composer
Ginette Keller was born on 16 May 1925 in Asnières-sur-Seine, Hauts-de-Seine, France. She was a composer, known for Ondine (1975). She died on 27 June 2010 in Puteaux, Hauts-de-Seine, France.- René Challan was born on 12 December 1910 in Asnières, Seine [now Asnières-sur-Seine, Hauts-de-Seine], France. He was a composer, known for Une fille à croquer (1951). He died on 4 August 1978 in Nevers, Nièvre, France.
- Art Department
- Special Effects
- Actor
André Pierdel was born on 21 January 1923 in Asnières-sur-Seine, Hauts-de-Seine, France. He was an actor, known for Playtime (1967), The Prize of Peril (1983) and Shock Treatment (1973). He died on 23 January 2011 in Vendôme, Loir-et-Cher, France.- Writer
- Director
- Production Manager
Jacques Natanson was born on 15 May 1901 in Asnières-sur-Seine, Hauts-de-Seine, France. Jacques was a writer and director, known for La Ronde (1950), Les gais lurons (1936) and Street of Shadows (1937). Jacques died on 19 May 1975 in Le Bugue, Dordogne, France.- Sound Department
- Actor
- Producer
Jean-Pierre Ruh was born on 16 July 1942 in Asnières-sur-Seine, Hauts-de-Seine, France. He was an actor and producer, known for Diva (1981), The Tenant (1976) and Frantic (1988). He died on 17 July 2006 in Clichy, Hauts-de-Seine, France.- Claude Garry was born on 4 August 1877 in Asnières-sur-Seine, Hauts-de-Seine, France. He was an actor, known for Don Quichotte (1913), The Death of Don Juan (1911) and Le tragique amour de Mona Lisa (1912). He died on 1 August 1918 in Paris, France.
- Fernand Frey was born on 15 June 1877 in Asnières, Hauts-de-Seine, France. He was an actor, known for Ronny (1931), Caprice de princesse (1933) and La garnison amoureuse (1934). He died on 19 March 1959 in Escaudoeuvres, France.
- Françoise Soulié was born on 6 August 1930 in Asnières-sur-Seine, Hauts-de-Seine, France. She is an actress, known for Buridan, héros de la tour de Nesle (1952), Mon coquin de père (1958) and Piédalu fait des miracles (1952). She was previously married to Maurice Biraud.
- Production Designer
- Art Director
- Set Decorator
Robert Gys was born on 22 September 1901 in Asnières, Seine [now Asnières-sur-Seine, Hauts-de-Seine], France. He was a production designer and art director, known for Lucrèce Borgia (1953), S.O.S. Mediterranean (1938) and Baby (1932). He died on 15 November 1977 in Cagnes-sur-Mer, Alpes-Maritimes, France.