About René Simon
Lived 1898 – 1971 (aged 72). René Simon was a French film actor.
René Simon (1898 in Troyes – 1971) was a French actor and founder in 1925 of the Cours Simon drama school in Paris. Notable alumni of Cours Simon include Benoît Petitjean and Jean Reno.
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Who was René Simon?
French actor (1898-1971)
When was René Simon born?
René Simon was born on 18 May 1898 in Sainte-Savine.
When did René Simon die?
René Simon died on 17 February 1971 in 7th arrondissement of Paris.
What was René Simon's occupation?
René Simon was a film actor.
What nationality was René Simon?
René Simon was French.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). René Simon. https://biography.guide/rene-simon-film-actor/
MLA: "René Simon." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/rene-simon-film-actor/.
Chicago: "René Simon." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/rene-simon-film-actor/.
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