About René Navarre
Lived 1877 – 1968 (aged 90). René Navarre was a French film director, stage actor, film actor, film producer, actor and director.
René Navarre (8 July 1877 – 8 February 1968) was a French actor of the silent era. He appeared in 109 films between 1910 and 1946, and was often credited simply as Navarre. His most famous role was probably the master criminal Fantômas.
Selected filmography La Hantise (1912) Fantômas (1913) Ferragus (1923) Vidocq (1923) Jean Chouan (1926) Belphégor (1927) The Veil Dancer (1929) Prince Jean (1934) Mam'zelle Spahi (1934) Judex (1934) Chéri-Bibi (1938) His Uncle from Normandy (1939) Radio Surprises (1940)
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Who was René Navarre?
actor (1877-1968)
When was René Navarre born?
René Navarre was born on 8 July 1877 in Limoges.
When did René Navarre die?
René Navarre died on 8 February 1968 in Azay-sur-Cher.
What was René Navarre's occupation?
René Navarre was a film director, stage actor, film actor, film producer, actor and director.
What nationality was René Navarre?
René Navarre was French.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). René Navarre. https://biography.guide/rene-navarre/
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