What is Fernandel's full name?
Fernand Joseph Désiré Contandin
Fernandel nickname(s):
Fernand Joseph Désiré Contandin, Fernandel
Fernandel date of birth:
May 8, 1903
How old was Fernandel when died?
67
Where was Fernandel born?
Marseille, France
When did Fernandel die?
February 26, 1971
Where did Fernandel die?
Paris, France
Why did Fernandel die?
Lung Cancer
Is Fernandel gay or straight?
Straight
What is Fernandel nationality?
French
What is Fernandel's occupation?
Actor
Short Biography
Fernand Joseph Désiré Contandin (8 May 1903 – 26 February 1971), better known as Fernandel, was a French actor and singer. Born in Marseille, France, to Désirée Bedouin and Denis Contandin, originating in Perosa Argentina, an Occitan town located in the province of Turin. He was a comedy star who first gained popularity in French vaudeville, operettas, and music-hall revues. His stage name originated from his marriage to Henriette Manse, the sister of his best friend and frequent cinematic collaborator Jean Manse. So attentive was he to his wife that his mother-in-law amusingly referred to him as Fernand d'elle ("her Fernand").