Philippe Leroy (actor)
French actor / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about Philippe Leroy (actor)?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS
Philippe Leroy-Beaulieu (born 15 October 1930) is a French actor. He has appeared in over 150 films since 1960, and has worked extensively in Italian cinema, as well as in his native country.[1] He was nominated for the BAFTA Award for Best Foreign Actor for his debut performance in Jacques Becker’s The Hole (1960), and for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie for playing the title role in the Italian miniseries The Life of Leonardo da Vinci (1971). He was previously a decorated paratrooper in the French Foreign Legion, where he served in the First Indochina War and the Algerian War.
Quick Facts Born, Occupation ...
Philippe Leroy | |
---|---|
Born | Philippe Leroy-Beaulieu (1930-10-15) 15 October 1930 (age 93) Paris, France |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1960–present |
Spouses | |
Children | 3; including Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu |
Military career | |
Allegiance | France |
Service/ | French Foreign Legion |
Years of service | 1953–1960 |
Rank | Captain |
Commands held | 2nd Foreign Parachute Regiment |
Battles/wars | French Indochina War Algerian War |
Awards | Chevalier Légion d'Honneur Croix de la Valeur Militaire Croix de Guerre des Theatres d'Operations Exterieurs Medaille commemorative de la Campagne d'Indochine |
Close