French actor. He was born 22 December 1905 in Paris, France and died 14 August 1972 in Bruneck, Italy. He is the father of Claude Brasseur.
Father of Claude Brasseur.
Grandfather of Alexandre Brasseur.
His grave is situated in the Pre Lachaise cemetery (Paris, France).
"Le marchand dtoiles", "Lencre noir", "Grisou", "Un ange passe", "Sainte Ccile" are some of the plays he wrote and performed on stage
Died while filming La pi bella serata della mia vita directed by Ettore Scola.
Distinguished French leading actor, poet and playwright, noted for his wit and poise. The son of actors, he began on stage in 1920, appearing in occasional films by 1925. Brasseur first came to the fore in Marcel Carns Le quai des brumes and excelled as 19th century actor Frederick Lemaitre in Les enfants du paradis , also directed by Carn.
