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Philippe Noiret was born on October 1, 1930 in Lille, Nord, France. Philippe Noiret was listed as a film actor, cabaret performer and voice actor. Death is recorded on November 23, 2006, at the age of 76. Schooling on record includes College of Juilly. Recorded honors include Knight of the Legion of Honour, David di Donatello for Best Foreign Actor (1976, 1990), César Award for Best Actor (1976, 1990) and 3 more.
My Take
Philippe Noiret is one of those actors I treasure precisely because he never seemed to be acting. That weary, kindly face could carry comedy and heartbreak in the same breath, and his projectionist in Cinema Paradiso made him beloved far beyond France. What strikes me most is the range hiding behind such warmth: two Cesars, a BAFTA, decades of work that began on cabaret stages. He brought dignity to ordinary men. I admire performers who disappear into roles rather than dominate them, and Noiret did exactly that. His 2006 passing closed a chapter of effortless, deeply human cinema that I still return to.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Philippe Noiret
- Name (Japanese)
- フィリップ・ノワレ
- Reading
- ふぃりっぷ・のわれ
- Born
- October 1, 1930 – November 23, 2006
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Horse
- Origin
- Lille, Nord, France
- Occupation
- film actor / cabaret performer / voice actor / comedian / stage actor
2. Background
- University
- College of Juilly
Awards & achievements
- Knight of the Legion of Honour
- 1976 David di Donatello for Best Foreign Actor
- 1976 César Award for Best Actor
- 1990 London Film Critics Circle Award for Actor of the Year
- 1990 David di Donatello for Best Foreign Actor
- 1990 César Award for Best Actor
- 1991 BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role
- César Award
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4. About this entry
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- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
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 Noiret born?
Born October 1, 1930.
When did Philippe Noiret die?
Died November 23, 2006, aged 76.
Where was Philippe Noiret from?
Philippe Noiret was from Lille, Nord, France.
What did Philippe Noiret do?
Philippe Noiret worked as film actor, cabaret performer, voice actor, comedian, stage actor.