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Fernand Joseph Désiré Contandin (French pronunciation:[fɛʁnɑ̃ʒozɛfdeziʁekɔ̃tɑ̃dɛ̃]; 8 May 1903 – 26 February 1971),[1] better known asFernandel ([fɛʁnɑ̃dɛl]), was a French comic actor. Born inMarseille, France, to Désirée Bedouin and Denis Contandin, originating inPerosa Argentina, a town located in theprovince of Turin, Italy,[2] he became a comedy star, first gaining popularity in Frenchvaudeville,operettas, andmusic-hall revues. Hisstage name originated from his marriage to Henriette Manse, the sister of his best friend and frequent cinematic collaboratorJean Manse. So attentive was he to his wife that his mother-in-law amusingly referred to him asFernand d'elle ("Fernand of her").[3][failed verification][4]
Appearing as Fernandel since 1922,[1] in 1930, Fernandel appeared in his first[1]motion picture and for more than forty years he would be one of France's top comic actors. He was perhaps best loved for his portrayal of the irascible Italian village priest at war with the town's Communist mayor in theDon Camillo[5] series of motion pictures. His horse-like teeth became part of his trademark.
In addition to acting, Fernandel also directed or co-produced several of his own films. His profile was raised in Britain by the 60s TV advertisements forDubonnet in which he would say "Do 'Ave A Dubonnet"
InThe Stranger byAlbert Camus, Meursault and his female friend Marie Cordona watch a movie starring Fernandel on the day after the funeral of Meursault's mother. According to Meursault, "The movie was funny in parts, but otherwise it was just too stupid."[8]
^Camus, Albert (1989).The Stranger. Translated by Ward, Matthew (1st Vintage International ed.). New York: Vintage International.ISBN978-0-679-72020-1.
