Henri Cogan

Henri Cogan was an American actor known for his roles in The Three Musketeers: Part I – The Queen’s Diamonds, Coffin from Hong Kong, and Angélique. He was born on September 13, 1914, in Paris, France, and passed away on September 23, 2003, in Boulogne-Billancourt, Hauts-de-Seine, France.

Personal and Family Life

Henri Cogan was born into a Russian Jewish family that had emigrated to France. His father worked as a tailor, and part of his family was lost during the Holocaust. He was a professional wrestler before becoming an actor and was known to have broken the leg of fellow wrestler Lino Ventura during a match. This incident led Ventura to pursue a career in acting as well. Cogan was also the father of Dany Kogan.

Career

Cogan’s acting career began after his wrestling days, and he gained fame in various films, showcasing his diverse talents. He starred in several notable productions throughout the 1960s and 1970s, becoming a recognized face in the French film industry. His roles often included memorable characters in classic films that remain popular to this day.

Death and Legacy

Henri Cogan passed away due to natural causes on September 23, 2003. His contributions to both wrestling and acting left a lasting impact on the entertainment industry. Cogan is remembered not only for his performances but also for his inspiring journey from a challenging early life to becoming a celebrated actor.

Filmography

Title Release Date Character
Jerry Cotton – Mordnacht in Manhattan 1965-11-24 Bruce
Estambul 65 1965-08-11 Cogan
Les Tontons flingueurs 1963-11-27 Freddy
L’Œil du Monocle 1962-11-14 Archiloque
Fleur d’oseille 1967-09-22 Riton Godot, caïd de la bande rivale
Pas de problème! 1975-06-18 le tueur en noir conducteur de l’ auto
Marche ou crève 1960-04-14 Kasger
Hit! 1973-09-18 Bornou
Angélique, marquise des anges 1964-12-08 Cul-de-Bois
Merveilleuse Angélique 1965-07-07 Cul-de-Bois
Angélique et le Sultan 1968-03-13 Simon Bolbec
La Bigorne, caporal de France 1958-04-24 Tom Wright
Il était une fois un flic… 1972-02-11 Jeannot, Manoni’s man (uncredited)
Les Trois Mousquetaires (1ère époque) Les Ferrets de la Reine 1961-10-04 Mousqueton
Les trois mousquetaires: Tome II – La vengeance de Milady 1961-10-25 Mousqueton
Joyeuses Pâques 1984-10-24
À toi de faire… mignonne 1963-09-25 Pierrot
La tela de araña 1963-04-02 Thug
Goubbiah, mon amour 1956-03-14 The Scarface
Agente 3S3: Passaporto per l’inferno 1965-05-25 Sanz
Quand la femme s’en mêle 1957-11-15 Alberti
Votre dévoué Blake 1954-12-01 Sam
Toute la ville accuse 1956-05-23 A gangster
Le pacha 1968-03-14 Riton
Hardi ! Pardaillan ! 1964-02-21 Un sbire du Duc de Guise
Chien de pique 1960-12-21 A guardian
Une parisienne 1957-12-16 Un bagarreur
Ça va barder 1955-03-29 Sailor of ‘Mozambique’ (uncredited)
Un flic 1947-12-03 Un homme de Zattore
La Môme vert-de-gris 1953-05-26 Un copain de l’électricien (uncredited)
Ein Sarg aus Hongkong 1964-08-21
Incognito 1958-04-09 Antoine
Les chiffonniers d’Emmaüs 1955-02-23 Le bagarreur (uncredited)
Pas de pitié pour les caves 1955-10-31
Ça n’arrive qu’aux vivants 1959-05-06
L’homme et l’enfant 1956-11-28
Le grand bluff 1957-05-14 Un joueur