Born 1922 in Cannes, French actor Gérard Philipe made his film debut in Les Petites du quai aux fleurs (1943) in an uncredited role. When he was 19 years old, he made his stage debut at a theater in Nice; and the following year his strong performance in the Albert Camus play Caligula made his reputation.
Philipe appeared in 34 films between 1944 and 1959. Active in both theater and cinema, he was, until his untimely death, one of the main stars of the post-war period. His image has remained youthful and romantic, which has made him one of the icons of French cinema.
Philipe died from liver cancer while working on a film project in Paris, a few days short of his 37th birthday.
Take a look at these vintage pics to see the romantic beauty of Gérard Philipe in the 1940s and 1950s.
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