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Michel Galabru
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Michel Galabru in 1999
Born (1922-10-27)27 October 1922
Died 4 January 2016(2016-01-04) (aged 93)
Occupation Actor
Years active 1949–2016

Michel Louis Edmond Galabru (born October 27, 1922 – died January 4, 2016) was a famous French actor. He was known for his many roles in movies and on stage. He appeared in over 250 films during his long career.

Early Life and Beginnings

Michel Galabru was born in Safi, Morocco. His parents were French. He grew up near Paris, France. From a young age, he showed a talent for acting. He studied at the French National Academy of Dramatic Arts. This is a very important school for actors in France.

A Long Acting Career

Michel Galabru started acting in 1949. His career lasted for many years, until 2016. He worked with famous directors like Luc Besson. He was known for his ability to play many different kinds of characters. He acted in over 250 movies. This shows how busy and popular he was.

Famous Roles

Michel Galabru played many memorable characters. Some of his well-known movies include:

  • Subway (1985)
  • Belle époque (1992)
  • As Abraracourcix in Asterix & Obelix Take On Caesar (1999)

He was also a talented stage actor. He was part of the Comédie-Française acting group. This is one of the oldest and most respected theater groups in the world.

Awards and Recognition

Michel Galabru won important awards for his acting. He received the Best Actor César Award. This is one of the highest honors for actors in France. He won it for his role in the movie Le Juge et l'Assassin (The Judge and the Assassin).

Later Years and Death

Michel Galabru continued acting almost until his death. He passed away on January 4, 2016. He was 93 years old. He died at his home in Paris, France. He left behind a huge collection of work. He is remembered as one of France's most beloved actors.

See also

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