Photo: Luigi Russo (director), Mario Capriotti (cinematographer), Daino Film (production). / Public domain (source: Wikimedia Commons)
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.
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
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Horse
- Origin
- 16th arrondissement of Paris, France
- Height
- 2 cm
- Occupation
- film actor / military officer / television actor / actor / military personnel
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
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Philippe Leroy born?
October 15, 1930 – June 1, 2024.
Where is Philippe Leroy from?
Philippe Leroy is from 16th arrondissement of Paris, France.
What does Philippe Leroy do?
Philippe Leroy works as film actor, military officer, television actor, actor, military personnel.
How tall is Philippe Leroy?
Philippe Leroy is 2 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
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.