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Louis de Funès was a French actor and director who was one of the most popular and beloved comedians in France. He was known for his slapstick comedy and his ability to make people laugh. He was born on July 31, 1914 in Courbevoie, France. He began his career as a stage actor in the 1930s and made his film debut in 1939. He went on to star in over 100 films, including the popular "The Gendarme" series. He also directed several films, including "The Mad Adventures of Rabbi Jacob" (1973). He was married to Jeanne Barthelemy from 1940 until his death in 1983. He had two children, Olivier and Marie-Christine. Louis de Funès was one of the most popular and beloved comedians in France. He was known for his slapstick comedy and his ability to make people laugh. He was also a successful actor and director, having starred in over 100 films and directed several films. He was married to Jeanne Barthelemy from 1940 until his death in 1983. At the time of his death, Louis de Funès had an estimated net worth of $20 million.

Popular As Louis Germain David de Funès de Galarza
Occupation actor,writer,soundtrack
Age 69 years old
Zodiac Sign Leo
Born 31 July 1914
Birthday 31 July
Birthplace Courbevoie, France
Date of death January 27, 1983
Died Place Nantes, France
Nationality France

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Louis de Funès Height, Weight & Measurements

At 69 years old, Louis de Funès height is 5′ 5″ .

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Height 5′ 5″
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Who Is Louis de Funès's Wife?

His wife is Germaine Louise Elodie Carroyer (m. 1936; div. 1942) Jeanne Barthelémy de Maupassant (m. 1943)

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Wife Germaine Louise Elodie Carroyer (m. 1936; div. 1942) Jeanne Barthelémy de Maupassant (m. 1943)
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Children 3, including Olivier

Louis de Funès Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Louis de Funès worth at the age of 69 years old? Louis de Funès’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from France. We have estimated Louis de Funès's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2023 Under Review
Net Worth in 2022 Pending
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Source of Income Actor

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2007

The character "Skinner" in Ratatouille (2007) was loosely based on him.

1998

Portrayed on a postage stamp issued on Oct. 3, 1998 by the French Post Office.

1976

In a departure from the Gendarme image, Funès collaborated with Claude Zidi, who wrote for him a new character full of nuances and frankness in L'aile ou la cuisse (1976), which is arguably the best of his roles. Funès played over 130 roles in film and over 100 roles on stage.

1973

Became a knight of France's Légion d'Honneur in 1973.

1968

Funès was voted the most favorite actor in France in 1968, and remained very popular in Europe during the 1970's. He also continued to play on stage during his career as a film star, and was acclaimed for his stage works in classic French theatre. Funès was instrumental in making film adaptations of such theatre plays as 'Oscar continues' and the Molière's 'The Miser', among other plays. Nicknamed "the man with the forty faces per minute", Louis de Funès played bit parts in over eighty films, before he got his first leading roles, eventually becoming the leading French comedian. He co-starred with the major French actors of the time, including Jean Marais and Mylène Demongeot in the Fantomas trilogy, and also Jean Gabin, Fernandel, Bourvil, Coluche, Annie Girardot, and Yves Montand. Funès's collaboration with director Gérard Oury produced a memorable tandem of Funès-Bourvil. He also worked with Jean Girault in the famous 'Gendarmes' series.

1964

Tropez (1964) and the Fantomas (1964) trilogy. He brilliantly portrayed a funny French policeman, whose hilarious hyperactivity, uncontrolled anger, and sardonic laughter produced a highly comic effect.

1960

Louis de Funès shot to international fame in the 1960's after his roles in such slapstick comedies as The Troops of St.

1945

He made his film debut in 1945, at the age of 31, and went on playing about one hundred film roles in the next twenty years.

1943

She had fallen in love with "the young man who played jazz like god"; they married in 1943, and had two sons born in 1944 and 1949. Funès continued playing piano at clubs, knowing there wasn't much call for a short, balding, skinny actor. His wife and Daniel Gelin encouraged him until he managed to overcome his rejection.

From 1943-1983 Louis de Funès was married to Jeanne Barthelemy de Maupassant. Their son, Olivier De Funès , had a brief acting career before becoming a pilot with Air France, his other son, named Patric de Funes, became a medical doctor. Louis de Funès was also a rose grower, a variety of roses has been named the "Louis de Funès rose" after him.

1937

Father of Daniel Charles Louis de Funès de Galarza (b. 12 July 1937), Patrick Charles de Funès de Galarza (b. 27 January 1944) and actor Olivier De Funès.

1914

Louis Germain David de Funès de Galarza was born on July 31, 1914, in Courbevoie, France. His father, named Carlos Luis de Funes de Galarza, was a former lawyer of Seville, Spain, who became a diamond cutter. His mother, named Leonor Soto Reguera, was of Spanish and Portugese extraction. Young Louis de Funès was fond of drawing and piano playing. He dropped out of school and worked various jobs, mostly as a jazz pianist at Pigalle, making his customers laugh every time he made a grimace. He studied acting for one year at the Simon acting school. There he made some useful contacts, including Daniel Gélin among others. During the occupation of Paris in the Second World War, he continued his piano studies at a music school, where he fell in love with a secretary, named Jeanne de Maupassant, a grand-niece of writer Guy de Maupassant.

1871

Born to Carlos Louis de Funes de Galarza (1871-1934), a lawyer, and his wife Leonor Soto Reguera (1879-1957), who emigrated to France in 1904 because their families opposed their marriage.