Victor Lanoux

Victor Lanoux was an American actor who is best known for his roles in Cousin, Cousine, National Lampoon’s European Vacation, and Pardon Mon Affaire. Born on June 18, 1936, in Paris, France, he gained fame for his acting talent in various films and plays.

Personal and Family Life

Victor Lanoux was married three times. His first wife was Nicole Godefroy, with whom he had three children: Richard, Stéphanie, and Emmanuelle. He later married Jocelyne Girondeau and finally Véronique Langlois in December 2008, staying together until his death in May 2017. Lanoux had a humble start, leaving school at 14 to work in cabaret before entering the film industry.

Death and Legacy

Victor Lanoux passed away on May 4, 2017, in Vaux-sur-Mer, Charente-Maritime, France, due to complications following a stroke. His contributions to film and theater have left a lasting impact, and he is remembered as a talented actor and playwright who made a significant mark in French cinema.

Filmography

Title Release Date Character
Un éléphant ça trompe énormément 1976-09-22 Bouly
Deux hommes dans la ville 1973-10-24 Marcel
Une femme à sa fenêtre 1976-11-10 Michel Boutros
Cousin, Cousine 1975-11-19 Ludovic
Dupont Lajoie 1975-02-26 le costaud
Les Démons de Jésus 1997-01-01 Jo
Nous irons tous au paradis 1977-11-09 Boulifet, dit « Bouly »
La Carapate 1978-10-10 Martial Gaulard, le condamné à mort
La Triche 1984-08-08 Commissaire Michel Verta
Le Lieu du crime 1986-05-16 Maurice
Y a-t-il un Français dans la salle ? 1982-04-28 Horace Tumelat
Sale destin 1987-01-14 François Marboni
Reines d’un jour 2001-10-24 Maurice Degombert
La Smala 1984-08-29 Robert
Les chiens 1979-03-07 Dr Henry Ferret
Les Grandes Bouches 1999-02-24 Armand
Un moment d’égarement 1977-12-21 Jacques
Le bal des Casse-pieds 1992-02-12 Frank Salvage
Adieu poulet 1975-12-10 Pierre Lardatte
Canicule 1984-01-10 Horace
La Vieille Dame indigne 1965-03-24 pierre
Les Voleurs de la nuit 1984-02-27 Insp. Farbet
Louisiane 1984-01-25 Charles de Vigors
Elle court, elle court la banlieue 1973-02-22 Georges
La Revanche 1981-12-16 Alfred Jouvert
Boulevard des assassins 1982-03-29 Charles Vallorba
Retour en force 1980-01-01 Adrien Blausac
L’Invité surprise 1989-08-23 Charles Mazzena
Le Passé simple 1977-01-01 François
Un si joli village… 1979-02-28 Stéphane Bertin
Une sale affaire 1981-02-25
Dommages collatéraux 2014-02-23 Régis Morel
Un dimanche de flics 1983-10-31 Franck
Au bout du bout du banc 1979-06-06 Ben Oppenheim
Rouge Venise 1989-09-20 Le grand inquisiteur
Servante et maîtresse 1977-03-02 Jerome
Je sais rien mais je dirai tout 1973-09-11 Team Worker with Pierre
Mort d’Un Guide 1975-01-04 Maurice Merinchal
La Femme cachée 2012-04-28 Marc Delvaux
Folle à tuer 1975-08-20 Georges