Michel Simon

Michel Simon (1901–1975, Switzerland/France) was a Swiss actor who became a prominent figure in French cinema during the 20th century. Known for his versatile performances in over 130 films, he gained acclaim for roles in Jean Renoir’s Boudu Saved from Drowning (1932) and The Crime of Monsieur Lange (1936), often embodying eccentric, humorous, or tragic characters with a distinctive gravelly voice. Simon’s career spanned sound films from the 1930s to the 1970s, earning him recognition as one of Europe’s most influential character actors.