Philippe Nahon facts for kids
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Philippe Nahon
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Philippe Nahon in 1999
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| Born | 24 December 1938 Paris, France
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| Died | 19 April 2020 (aged 81) Paris, France
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| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1962–2019 |
Philippe Nahon (born 24 December 1938 – died 19 April 2020) was a French actor. He was known for playing many different characters in films and on stage.
His Most Famous Films
Philippe Nahon was especially known for his roles in French scary movies (horror films) and exciting mystery films (thrillers). Some of his well-known movies include I Stand Alone, Humains, Calvaire, The Pack, and Haute Tension.
He also played a character called "The Butcher" in three films by director Gaspar Noé: Carne, I Stand Alone, and a small part in Irréversible.
Philippe Nahon passed away on 19 April 2020, due to an illness that became worse because of COVID-19.
His Work in Theater
Philippe Nahon also had a long career acting in plays. He performed in many famous theater productions. Some of the plays he appeared in include Trumpets and Drums by Bertolt Brecht, Cyrano de Bergerac by Edmond Rostand, and King Lear by William Shakespeare. He worked with several well-known directors during his time on stage.
His Film Career
Philippe Nahon appeared in a very large number of films and television shows throughout his career, which lasted from 1962 to 2019. He played many different kinds of roles, from small parts to more important characters. Some of his notable film appearances include Le Doulos (1962), La Haine (1995), The Crimson Rivers (2000), Brotherhood of the Wolf (2001), and War Horse (2011), which was directed by Steven Spielberg. He also acted in popular TV series like Kaamelott and Mafiosa.
See also
In Spanish: Philippe Nahon para niños
