Gabriel Gabrio was a French actor who is best known for his roles in “Les Misérables,” “Pépé le Moko,” and “Les Croix de Bois.” Born as Edouard Gabriel Lelièvre in 1887, he became a prominent figure in French cinema and theater.
Personal and Family Life
Gabriel Gabrio was the youngest of sixteen children, born in Reims, France. He grew up in a family that worked in the wine industry, but he found his true passion in acting at a young age. As a boy, he was enchanted by puppet theater and later pursued a career in acting after initially training as a stained glass painter.
Career
Gabrio’s acting career took off when he performed in various theaters in Paris after World War I. He gained fame for his role as Javert in the 1925 film adaptation of “Les Misérables.” His career flourished internationally, and he acted in films in several languages, including German, English, and Spanish. Many of his roles were memorable, reflecting his talents in portraying tough characters and complex personalities.
Death and Legacy
Gabriel Gabrio died on October 31, 1946, in Berchères-sur-Vesgre, France, at the age of 59. Although he passed away decades ago, his contributions to French cinema remain significant, and he is considered an important figure in the history of French film.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Les Croix de bois | 1932-03-17 | Sulphart |
| Pépé le Moko | 1937-01-28 | Carlos |
| Regain | 1937-10-28 | Panturle, le paysan d’Aubignane |
| Les Visiteurs du soir | 1942-12-05 | The Executioner |
| Lucrèce Borgia | 1935-12-20 | César Borgia |
| Cœurs joyeux | 1932-12-02 | Olivier |
| Le Juif Errant | 1926-12-24 | |
| Les Misérables | 1925-11-24 | Jean Valjean |
| La bodega | 1930-02-25 | Fermin |
| La rue sans nom | 1934-02-02 | Fiocle |
| Au nom de la loi | 1932-04-15 | Amédée |
| Les Deux Orphelines | 1933-03-03 | Jacques |
| Deuxième bureau contre kommandantur | 1939-06-07 | Heim |
| Le Val d’enfer | 1943-09-22 | Noël Bienvenu |
| La Bête errante | 1932-08-13 | Gregory |
| Les requins du pétrole | 1933-07-14 | James Godfrey |
| Une belle garce | 1930-12-19 | Rabbas |
| Giuseppe Verdi | 1938-08-01 | Honoré De Balzac |
| La fête espagnole | 1920-03-31 | |
| Antoinette Sabrier | 1927-01-01 | Germain Sabrier |
| L’homme qui assassina | 1931-01-16 | |
| Le roi de Paris | 1930-09-05 | |
| Le diable en bouteille | 1935-04-05 | Mounier |
| Campement 13 | 1940-12-13 | Charles |
| Le duel | 1928-10-10 | |
| Affaire classée | 1932-09-16 | |
| Le capitaine Rascasse | 1927-04-01 | |
| Le baron tzigane | 1935-07-05 | |
| Sous les yeux d’occident | 1936-03-20 | Nikita |
| Gigolette | 1937-02-19 | |
| Fünf bange Tage | 1928-12-18 |