Andrex was an American actor who is best known for Manon, Hotel du Nord, and Madame et son flirt. Born on January 23, 1907, in Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhône, France, he enjoyed a successful acting career.
Personal and Family Life
Andrex was married to Ginette Baudin from June 25, 1952, until her death on March 26, 1971. They had one child together. He was also known to be a close friend of fellow actor Fernandel, who often tried to include him in movie roles for fun and camaraderie during filming.
Career Highlights
Throughout his career, Andrex appeared in numerous films, showcasing his talent in various roles. He also sang the French song “Le Régiment des Mandolines” in a performance with Georges Derveaux and his Orchestra. His work spanned several decades, indicating his long-standing presence in the film industry.
Death and Legacy
Andrex passed away on July 9, 1989, in Paris, France. His contributions to French cinema and his memorable roles left a lasting impact on audiences and the film community.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Monsieur | 1964-04-22 | Antoine, un truand |
| Boniface somnambule | 1951-04-05 | Charlie, le chef des gangsters |
| Circonstances atténuantes | 1939-07-26 | Môme de Dieu (Kid of God) |
| Hôtel du Nord | 1938-12-17 | Kenel |
| L’Aîné des Ferchaux | 1963-09-25 | M. Andrei |
| La Cuisine au beurre | 1963-12-20 | Pelletan |
| Toni | 1935-02-22 | Gaby |
| Un chapeau de paille d’Italie | 1941-06-01 | Achille de Rosalba |
| Adhémar ou le jouet de la fatalité | 1951-09-14 | Tisalé, l’ami d’Adhémar |
| Honoré de Marseille | 1956-12-12 | Pastèque, le mécanicien |
| Uniformes et grandes manœuvres | 1950-11-08 | André Duroc, noceur et Luc |
| Ignace | 1937-04-30 | Serge de Montroc |
| La Table-aux-Crevés | 1951-10-10 | Frédéric Gari, contrebandier et frère de Jeanne |
| Le printemps, l’automne et l’amour | 1955-04-12 | Blancard, le chef de gare |
| Simplet | 1942-09-11 | Rascasse |
| Les Cinq Sous de Lavarède | 1939-03-07 | Jim Strong |
| Barnabé | 1938-05-14 | André Dubreuil |
| L’Héroïque monsieur Boniface | 1949-10-19 | Charlie |
| Manon | 1949-03-09 | Smuggler |
| L’Étrange Monsieur Victor | 1938-05-04 | Robert Cerani |
| Cocagne | 1961-03-08 | Amédée |
| Vacances explosives | 1957-08-09 | Joe Ravello dit Monsieur Jo |