Eddie Constantine: Biography, Facts and Career
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Israel Constantine (born Edward Israel Constantinowsky; October 29, 1913 – February 25, 1993), known as Eddie Constantine, was an American singer, actor and entertainer who spent most of his career in France. He became well-known to film audiences for his portrayal of secret agent Lemmy Caution and other, similar pulp heroes in French B-movies of the 1950s and 1960s. His celebrity and status as something of a pop icon saw him work with prominent arthouse directors like Jean-Luc Godard (as Caution in Alphaville and Germany Year 90 Nine Zero), Rainer Werner Fassbinder (as himself in Beware of a Holy Whore 1971 and also World on a Wire), Agnès Varda, Rosa von Praunheim, Lars von Trier, William Klein and Mika Kaurismäki.
Quick facts about Eddie Constantine
- Full name: Eddie Constantine
- Born: 1913-10-29
- Nationality: United States
- Known as: Musician
- Wikidata ID: Q561234
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Who is Eddie Constantine?
Israel Constantine (born Edward Israel Constantinowsky; October 29, 1913 – February 25, 1993), known as Eddie Constantine, was an American singer, actor and entertainer who spent most of his career in France.
What nationality is Eddie Constantine?
Eddie Constantine is United States.
When was Eddie Constantine born?
Eddie Constantine was born on 1913-10-29.
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