Jean Coquelin was a French actor who is best known for Café de Paris, L’abbé Constantin, and La chanson du souvenir. He was born on December 1, 1865, in Paris, France, and passed away on October 1, 1944.
Personal and Family Life
Jean Coquelin was the son of actor Benoît-Constant Coquelin and actress Antoine Mancy. He had two marriages, first to Blanche Miroir, with whom he had one child, and later to Louise Didès, with whom he also had one child. His daughter is actress Louise Didès, and he had a close relationship with playwright Edmond Rostand, who was a witness at his wedding.
Death and Legacy
Jean Coquelin died on October 1, 1944, in Couilly-Pont-aux-Dames, Seine-et-Marne, France. He is remembered for his contributions to theater and film, particularly in the early 20th century French cinema. His legacy continues through his family, particularly his daughter, who followed in his footsteps as an actress.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Un chien qui rapporte | 1932-01-01 | |
| Remontons les Champs-Elysées | 1938-12-02 | L’Apothicaire |
| David Golder | 1931-03-06 | Fischel |
| La Fin du jour | 1939-03-24 | Delormel |
| Faisons un rêve… | 1936-12-31 | Un Invité (Prologue) |
| L’Ami Fritz | 1933-11-10 | Christel |
| L’Abbé Constantin | 1925-10-09 | L’abbé Constantin |
| Monsieur de Pourceaugnac | 1932-10-16 | |
| La roche aux mouettes | 1933-06-09 | |
| Café de Paris | 1938-09-28 | |
| Caprices | 1942-02-16 | |
| Dernière aventure | 1942-03-26 | |
| Le Destin fabuleux de Désirée Clary | 1941-07-03 | Le greffier |
| Le Comte de Monte Cristo (1ère époque) Edmond Dantès | 1943-01-22 | Le médecin (uncredited) |
| La Main du Diable | 1943-03-21 | The notary (uncredited) |
| La chanson du souvenir | 1937-05-21 | Bibliotécaire |