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Darry Cowl

Darry Cowl (born André Darricau; 27 August 1925 – 14 February 2006) was a French comedian, actor and musician. In 2001, he was honoured with an Honorary César before winning a César Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role three years later (in 2004) for his role as a concierge in Pas sur la bouche (Not on the lips), which was his last appearance. Following this he turned to acting in cinema roles and soon gained celebrity status with his role as Antoine Péralou in Le Triporteur (1957) (The Tricycle).

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Darry Cowl

Le comédien français Darry Cowl, photographié par le Studio Harcourt dans les années 1950.

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Name
Darry Cowl
Birth Name
André Darricau
Born
27 August 1925
Birthplace
Vittel, France
Died
14 February 2006
Place of death
Neuilly-sur-Seine, France
Occupation
Actor, musician
Full name
André Pierre Darricau.
Nationality
France.
Honours
Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎, César Award for Best Supporting Actor, Honorary César and Molière Award for Best Supporting Actor.
Languages
French.

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Darry Cowl lived from 27 August 1925 to 14 February 2006 and was an actor and musician.

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Darry Cowl was born on 27 August 1925 and died on 14 February 2006. Darry Cowl was born in Vittel, according to the Bibliothèque nationale de France and the Deutsche Nationalbibliothek. The Bibliothèque nationale de France records the fuller form Vittel (Vosges). Darry Cowl died in Neuilly-sur-Seine, according to the Bibliothèque nationale de France and the Deutsche Nationalbibliothek. The Bibliothèque nationale de France records the fuller form Neuilly-sur-Seine (Hauts-de-Seine).

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