Photo: Luigi Russo (director), Mario Capriotti (cinematographer), Daino Film (production). / Public domain (source: Wikimedia Commons)
Philippe Leroy was credited as a film actor, military officer and television actor. Born on October 15, 1930, Philippe Leroy was from 16th arrondissement of Paris, France. Death is recorded on June 1, 2024, at the age of 93. Listed accolades include Knight of the Legion of Honour, Croix de guerre des théâtres d'opérations extérieures, Cross for Military Valour and 1 more. The listed height was 186 cm.
My Take
What strikes me about Philippe Leroy is how long and how borderless his career ran. Over 150 films between 1960 and 2019 is a staggering body of work, and the fact that he built so much of it in Italian cinema rather than just France tells me he was the kind of actor directors trusted to slot into any production. He worked nearly six decades, which is rare for anyone. I also notice the military honors, the Legion of Honour and a war cross, sitting alongside the acting credits. That combination of soldier and screen presence gives him a weight you can't manufacture. He passed in June 2024 at 93.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Philippe Leroy
- Name (Japanese)
- フィリップ・ルロワ
- Reading
- ふぃりっぷ・るろわ
- Born
- October 15, 1930 – June 1, 2024
- Origin
- 16th arrondissement of Paris, France
- Height
- 186 cm
- Occupation
- film actor / military officer / television actor / actor / military personnel
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Horse
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- Knight of the Legion of Honour
- Croix de guerre des théâtres d'opérations extérieures
- Cross for Military Valour
- 2009 Golden Duck Award
3. Links
4. About this entry
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Philippe Leroy born?
Born October 15, 1930.
When did Philippe Leroy die?
Died June 1, 2024, aged 93.
Where was Philippe Leroy from?
Philippe Leroy was from 16th arrondissement of Paris, France.
What did Philippe Leroy do?
Philippe Leroy worked as film actor, military officer, television actor, actor, military personnel.
How tall was Philippe Leroy?
Philippe Leroy was 186 cm.
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