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Henri Debain

1886 – 1984

French actor

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Lived 1886 – 1984 (aged 98). Henri Debain was a French film director and film actor.

Henri Debain (3 August 1886 – 15 January 1983) was a French film actor.

He first appeared in Le Petit café in 1919, and appeared in more than 25 films between 1919 and 1956. He directed three films including Mephisto in 1931.

Filmography As director 1927 : Chantage 1928 : Hara-Kiri, achevé par Marie-Louise Iribe 1930 : Méphisto

As actor Châtelaine du Liban, La (1956) .... Un Invité Mon curé chez les pauvres (1956) Private Life (1942) .... Le dialoguiste Itto (1934) .... Le sergent La Maternelle, La (1933) .... Dr. Libois Le Béguin de la garnison, Le (1932) .... Le colonel La dame de chez Maxim's (1933) .... Etienne Gisèle and Partner (1932) Léon tout court (1932) .... Le speaker Maruche (1932) .... Pinchot The Foreigner (1931) .... Mister Clarkson Aiglon, L' (1931) .... Le sergent Monte Cristo (1929) .... Carderousse J'ai l'noir ou Le suicide de Dranem (1928) Marquitta (1927) Michel Strogoff (1926) .... Harry Blount Mots croisés (1926) Amour et carburateur (1925) A Son from America (1924) Les Grands (1924) Le Costaud des Épinettes (1923) Triplepatte (1922) La Maison vide (1921) Le Secret de Rosette Lambert (1920) The Little Cafe (1919)

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Who was Henri Debain?

French actor (1886-1983)

When was Henri Debain born?

Henri Debain was born on 3 August 1886 in 3rd arrondissement of Paris.

When did Henri Debain die?

Henri Debain died on 25 September 1984 in 18th arrondissement of Paris.

What was Henri Debain's occupation?

Henri Debain was a film director and film actor.

What nationality was Henri Debain?

Henri Debain was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Henri Debain

· Wikidata: Q3130926

· DBpedia: Henri Debain

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