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Mel Ferrer: Biography, Facts and Career

Who is Mel Ferrer? An evergreen, sourced profile: biography, key facts and career.

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Melchor Gastón Ferrer (August 25, 1917 – June 2, 2008) was an American actor, director, and producer, active in film, theatre, and television. He achieved prominence on Broadway before scoring notable film hits with Scaramouche (1952), Lili (1953), and Knights of the Round Table (also 1953). He starred opposite his wife, actress Audrey Hepburn, in War and Peace (1956) and produced her film Wait Until Dark (1967). Beginning in the 1970s, Ferrer acted extensively in Italian films and appeared in several cult hits, including The Antichrist (1974), The Black Corsair (1976) and Nightmare City (1980). He was also a co-founder of the La Jolla Playhouse.

Quick facts about Mel Ferrer

  • Full name: Mel Ferrer
  • Born: 1917-08-25
  • Nationality: United States
  • Known as: Actor
  • Wikidata ID: Q333475

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Who is Mel Ferrer?

Melchor Gastón Ferrer (August 25, 1917 – June 2, 2008) was an American actor, director, and producer, active in film, theatre, and television.

What nationality is Mel Ferrer?

Mel Ferrer is United States.

When was Mel Ferrer born?

Mel Ferrer was born on 1917-08-25.

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