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Marcel Herrand: Biography, Facts and Career

Who is Marcel Herrand? An evergreen, sourced profile: biography, key facts and career.

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Marcel Herrand (French pronunciation: [maʁsɛl ɛʁɑ̃]; 8 October 1897 – 11 June 1953) was a French stage and film actor best remembered for his roles in swashbuckling or historical films. He appeared in over 25 films between 1932 and 1952, but Herrand's best remembered role is as Lacenaire (based on Pierre François Lacenaire) in Marcel Carné's Children of Paradise (Les Enfants du Paradis, 1945). Other films in which Herrand appeared include The Last Days of Pompeii (1950) and Fanfan la Tulipe (1952), which also featured Gérard Philipe and Gina Lollobrigida, in which Herrand played the role of King Louis XV.

Quick facts about Marcel Herrand

  • Full name: Marcel Herrand
  • Born: 1897-10-08
  • Nationality: France
  • Known as: Actor
  • Wikidata ID: Q320471

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Who is Marcel Herrand?

Marcel Herrand (French pronunciation: [maʁsɛl ɛʁɑ̃]; 8 October 1897 – 11 June 1953) was a French stage and film actor best remembered for his roles in swashbuckling or historical films. He appeared in over 25 films between 1932 and 1952, but Herrand's best remembered role is as Lacenaire (based on Pierre François Lacenaire) in Marcel Carné's Children of Paradise (Les Enfants du Paradis, 1945).

What nationality is Marcel Herrand?

Marcel Herrand is France.

When was Marcel Herrand born?

Marcel Herrand was born on 1897-10-08.

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