Raimu

Raimu (1883–1944, France) was a French stage and film actor renowned for his portrayals of working-class characters with humor and pathos. He rose to fame in the 1930s through his collaborations with director Marcel Pagnol, starring in the Marseille Trilogy—Marius (1931), Fanny (1932), and César (1936)—and other classics like The Baker’s Wife (1938). His career spanned over 70 films and numerous theater roles, earning him the Légion d’honneur in 1943 for his contributions to French cinema.