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Michel Simon

Swiss French language actor (1895-1975)

  • Fame54.6
  • Momentum0.3
  • Wikipedia9.2K
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Lived 1895–1975, aged 80Switzerland
SwitzerlandSwitzerlandActorsActor
  • Wikipedia
    29 languages
    Cross-language footprint
  • Era
    1895–1975
    Aged 80
  • Known for
    The Passion of Joan of…
    1928
Summary
Updated 2026-06-19

Michel Simon was a Swiss actor of German origin active primarily in France. He appeared in many notable French films, including La Chienne (1931), Boudu Saved from Drowning (1932), L'Atalante (1934), Port of Shadows (1938), The Head (1959), and The Train (1964). Charlie Chaplin said he was ‘the greatest actor in the world’.

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  • Swiss Grand Prix for performing arts / Hans Reinhart Ring
  • Silver Bear
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54.6
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Momentum0.3
Historical23.3
Now attention1.2
Source confidence65.0
Completeness75.0
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