Fernand Raynaud

Fernand Raynaud (on the right), 1969

André Gustave Fernand Raynaud, best known as Fernand Raynaud (May 19, 1926 – September 28, 1973), was a French stand-up comic star, an actor and a singer. Born in Clermont-Ferrand, he died from a car crash at Le Cheix (Cheix-sur-Morge), near Riom, France.

Biography

Fernand Raynaud was one of the most renowned standup comedians among French comic actors of the 50s and 60s. He began his career playing and singing in cabarets and music halls, then he gained popularity through performances broadcast on television. He's renowned for playing typical, average Frenchmen characters, especially the silly ones, making funny faces and using mime and slapstick humor.

Sketch comedy

Filmography

Cinema
Television

Theatre

Songs

Fernand Raynaud sung the following songs, most of them written by Raymond Mamoudy and played by Marcel Rossi (piano player):

External links

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