Robert Le Vigan: Biography, Facts and Career
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Robert Le Vigan (born Robert Coquillaud, 7 January 1900 – 12 October 1972) was a French actor. He appeared in more than 60 films between 1931 and 1943 almost exclusively in small or supporting roles. He was, according to film academic Ginette Vincendeau, a "brilliant, extravagant actor" who "specialised in louche, menacing or diabolical characters". A collaborator with the Nazis during the occupation, who openly expressed fascist attitudes, he vanished while playing Jéricho in Children of Paradise (Les Enfants du Paradis), a film deliberately released in May 1945 shortly after the liberation of Europe; Le Vigan was replaced by Pierre Renoir. He was sentenced to forced labour for 10 years in 1946. Released on parole after three years working in a camp, Le Vigan absconded to Spain, and then Argentina, appearing in several films in both countries in supporting roles. Le Vigan died on 12 October 1972 in the city of Tandil.
Quick facts about Robert Le Vigan
- Full name: Robert Le Vigan
- Born: 1900-01-07
- Nationality: France
- Known as: Actor
- Wikidata ID: Q466317
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Who is Robert Le Vigan?
Robert Le Vigan (born Robert Coquillaud, 7 January 1900 – 12 October 1972) was a French actor. He appeared in more than 60 films between 1931 and 1943 almost exclusively in small or supporting roles.
What nationality is Robert Le Vigan?
Robert Le Vigan is France.
When was Robert Le Vigan born?
Robert Le Vigan was born on 1900-01-07.
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