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Daniel GelinFrench actor
Date of Birth: 19.05.1921
Country:  France |
Content:
- Biography of Daniel Gélin
- Early Life and Career
- Career Success
- Personal Life
- Daniel Gélin passed away on November 29, 2002, due to kidney failure.
Biography of Daniel Gélin
Daniel Yves Alfred Gélin, known as Daniel Gélin, was a French actor born in 1921 in Angers, Maine-et-Loire, France.
Early Life and Career
At the age of 10, Daniel moved with his family to Saint-Malo, where he attended college but was soon expelled. His father then made him work as a salesperson in a shop. However, Daniel's passion for cinema grew after watching the popular drama film "Entrée des artistes" directed by Marc Allégret.
At the age of 16, Daniel went to Paris to pursue his dreams of becoming an actor. He studied acting at the Cours Simon and later at the Conservatoire national d'art dramatique. He made his film debut in 1940 in Jean Boyer's film "Miquette". Two years later, in 1942, he played a role in the comedy "Soyez les bienvenus".
Career Success
In 1946, Daniel had a significant role in the famous melodrama "Martin Roumagnac" directed by Georges Lacombe, where he had the opportunity to work with Jean Gabin and Marlene Dietrich. The following year, he acted alongside Gabin again in Raymond Lémy's drama "Miroir". In 1949, he played the lead character, Lucien, in Jean Becker's comedy drama "Rendez-vous de juillet".
During the 1950s, Daniel became a sought-after actor and a favorite among audiences. He appeared in numerous films, including Max Ophüls' "La ronde", Guy Lefranc's "Une histoire d'amour", and Jean Delannoy's "La Minute de vérité" where he reunited with Jean Gabin.
In 1952, Daniel directed, wrote the screenplay for, and starred in the drama film "Les dents longues". It is worth noting that the legendary Louis de Funès also had a role in the film. However, it remained Daniel's only directorial experience. Throughout his career, Daniel appeared in more than 190 films.
In the 1954 film "La Romana", he played the lead role alongside Gina Lollobrigida. He also appeared in the historical drama "Napoléon" in 1955, although his role was minor. Daniel portrayed the main character in "En effeuillant la marguerite" opposite Brigitte Bardot and starred in Alfred Hitchcock's thriller "The Man Who Knew Too Much" alongside Doris Day.
In 1982, Daniel played a supporting role in the historical drama "La Nuit de Varennes", where Marcello Mastroianni shone. In the 1990s, he appeared in films such as Nadine Trintignant's "Fugueuses", Gérard Oury's "Fantôme avec chauffeur", and Peter Sehr's "Obsession".
Daniel Gélin continued working in film until his death, with his last film being the short film "À l'abri des regards indiscrets" directed by Ruben Alves in 2002.
Personal Life
From 1945 to 1954, Daniel Gélin was married to the well-known actress Danièle Delorme, with whom he had two children. In his second marriage to Sylvie Hirsh, he also had two children. They divorced in 1968.
In 1973, Daniel married Lydie Zaks, and they remained together until his death. They had one child together. All of Daniel's children, Fiona, Xavier, Manuel, Patricia, and Hugo, also pursued careers in the film industry. Additionally, his extramarital daughter, Marie Schneider, born to actress and model Marie Christine Schneider, also became an actress.
