Xavier Gélin was an American actor born on June 21, 1946, in Paris, France. He is best known for his roles in Coup de jeune (1993), L’homme idéal (1997), and The Man with One Red Shoe (1985). He passed away on July 2, 1999, in Paris, France.
Personal and Family Life
Xavier Gélin was married twice. His first marriage was to Anne Ventura from June 2, 1973, until their divorce on April 22, 1976. He later married Evelyne Gélin on July 7, 1979, and they had two children together, Sarah and Hugo.
Career
Gélin’s acting career began in the late 1960s and continued through the 1990s. He appeared in numerous popular films in France and had a diverse range of roles. Known for his charm and talent, he left a lasting mark on the French film industry.
Death and Legacy
Xavier Gélin died from cancer on July 2, 1999, in his hometown of Paris. He is remembered for his contributions to French cinema and the performances that captivated audiences throughout his career.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Les Aventures de Rabbi Jacob | 1973-10-17 | Alexandre, general’s son |
| Le Grand Blond avec une chaussure noire | 1972-12-06 | Motorist in his convertible |
| SPYS | 1974-09-05 | Paul |
| La Gifle | 1974-10-23 | Xavier |
| Le diable par la queue | 1969-02-07 | Charly – le garagiste |
| On peut le dire sans se fâcher | 1978-01-11 | Un automobiliste |
| La Maison de campagne | 1969-11-10 | Gérard |
| Signé Furax | 1981-04-01 | Théo Courant |
| L’Aventure c’est l’aventure | 1972-05-04 | Daniel Massar, Lino’s son |
| La Décharge | 1976-01-14 | Un jeune cadre |
| Le juge | 1971-03-03 | Antonio |
| Absences répétées | 1972-11-01 | Le 2e flic |
| Macédoine | 1971-01-01 | The photograph |
| Mise à sac | 1967-11-15 | Michel Castagnier |
| Les yeux de l’été | 1969-01-01 | L’ami |
| Un enfant dans la ville | 1971-12-12 | Patrick |
| L’Ours et la Poupée | 1970-02-04 | |
| Vas-y maman | 1978-08-09 | Le mari |
| Salut l’artiste | 1973-12-06 | Zeller, un jeune réalisateur (non crédité) |
| La Boum 2 | 1982-12-08 | Gilles, collègue de travail de Françoise (uncredited) |
| Le Grand Échiquier | 1972-01-12 | Self |
| Numéro un | 1975-04-05 | Self |