French actor and singer
Fernandel, born Fernand Joseph Désiré Contandin, was a French comedian, film director, and singer. He was born on May 8, 1903, in Marseille, France, and held French citizenship. Fernandel is known for his various occupations in the entertainment industry in France.
In his lifetime, Fernandel received several prestigious awards, including the Légion d'honneur and the Ordre national du Mérite. He had a child named Franck Fernandel.
Fernandel passed away on February 26, 1971, in Paris, France.