- Among the longest careers of any film actor, has appeared in over 200 films since his debut at the age of 16 in 1908.
- Only other actors with 80-year film careers are 'Mickey Rooney' and German Curt Bois.
- Distinguished French star character actor, on stage from 1908, in films from 1912. Did his best work for director Henri-Georges Clouzot, achieving international stardom with Diabolique (1955) and (as Yves Montand's co-driver) in the riveting The Wages of Fear (1953). Winner of both a 1953 Best Actor Award, and a 1970 Lifetime Achievement Award, at the Cannes Film Festival.
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