Photo: Marisa Rastellini (Mondadori Publisher) / Public domain (source: Wikimedia Commons)
My Take
To me, Louis de Funès is something close to the patron saint of French comedy. His rubber-faced, bug-eyed, frantic style is unmistakable—pure physical timing distilled into a single twitching expression. That a small man from Courbevoie could make an entire nation laugh using nothing but face and rhythm is a genuine feat of craft. Earning the Legion of Honour in 1973 confirmed he was treated not as a mere clown but as a national treasure. His collaborations with director Jean Girault still hold up decades later. He died in 1983, but mastering comedy—the hardest art of all—earns my lasting respect.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Louis de Funès
- Name (Japanese)
- ルイ・ド・フュネス
- Reading
- るい・ど・ふゅねす
- Born
- July 31, 1914 – January 27, 1983
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Tiger
- Origin
- Courbevoie, Hauts-de-Seine, France
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- comedian / film actor / film director / film producer / dub actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- 1973 Knight of the Legion of Honour
- César Award
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Louis de Funès born?
July 31, 1914 – January 27, 1983.
Where is Louis de Funès from?
Louis de Funès is from Courbevoie, Hauts-de-Seine, France.
What does Louis de Funès do?
Louis de Funès works as comedian, film actor, film director, film producer, dub actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-18
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.