Félix Marten was a German-American actor known for Elevator to the Gallows, The Dance of Death, and Vivre libre ou mourir. He was born on October 29, 1919, in Remagen, Germany, and he became a prominent figure in the film industry.
Personal and Family Life
Félix Marten was married to Fabienne Godard until his death in 1992. He was not only an actor but also a composer, known for his musical contributions, including the song “Rien dans les Mains, rien dans les Poches.” This song was performed in 1949 with Camille Sauvage and his Orchestra.
Death and Legacy
Marten passed away on November 20, 1992, in Saint-Cloud, Hauts-de-Seine, France, due to a pulmonary embolism. Throughout his career, he left a lasting impact on French cinema, remembered for his roles in various iconic films.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Ascenseur pour l’échafaud | 1958-01-29 | Christian Subervie |
| Le tueur | 1972-03-01 | Campana |
| Les Raisins de la mort | 1978-07-05 | Paul |
| La Guerre des espions | 1972-02-03 | Peter Finshh |
| Nathalie, agent secret | 1959-11-04 | Jacques Fabre |
| Délit de fuite | 1959-03-11 | Fred Bartel |
| Baby Cat | 1983-11-02 | Henry L. Romeux |
| Dans la gueule du loup | 1961-06-20 | Henri Barbier |
| En plein cirage | 1962-03-13 | Felix |
| Le huitième jour | 1960-02-24 | Georges |
| Coco la Fleur, candidat | 1979-02-14 | Denis Pauvert |
| Goubbiah, mon amour | 1956-03-14 | Spence |
| Petit Jour | 1962-01-01 | Self |
| Le roi des montagnes | 1964-09-02 | Stavros |
| La Bonne Soupe | 1964-01-29 | Odilon |
| Diamonds Are a Man’s Best Friend | 1966-12-01 | John Martin |
| Maxime | 1958-11-26 | Hubert de Treffujean |
| Le Saint mène la danse | 1960-05-25 | Simon Templar |
| La Horse | 1970-02-22 | Marc Grutti, emissary of the crooks |
| Escapade | 1957-06-07 | Angelo |
| Le Temps des loups | 1970-01-21 | Le patron du cabaret |
| Paris brûle-t-il? | 1966-10-26 | Georges Landrieu |
| La vedovella | 1965-11-17 | Corrado |
| Le pacha | 1968-03-14 | Ernest |
| Rêves d’amour | 1947-01-29 | |
| L’Affaire d’une nuit | 1960-09-13 | serveur restaurant |
| L’oeil en coulisse | 1953-07-19 | |
| Pitié pour les vamps | 1956-10-19 | |
| Le bluffeur | 1964-05-06 | |
| La corde au cou | 1965-08-04 | |
| Graf Yoster gibt sich die Ehre | 1967-09-15 | Guy Lebeau |
| Discorama | 1959-02-04 | Self |
| Le Temps des as | 1978-10-26 | Deperdussin |
| Mort au jury | 1974-09-24 | Michel Delupas dit Le Chirurgien |
| La Chance aux chansons | 1984-03-26 | Self |
| La Chance aux chansons | 1984-03-26 | Self (archive footage) |