Darry Cowl

Darry Cowl

Biography

Darry Cowl (born André Darricau; 27 August 1925 – 14 February 2006) was a French actor and musician. He won a César Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role in 2004 for his role as a concierge in Pas sur la bouche (Not on the lips), which was his last appearance.

He was born in Vittel and came to prominence when he was cast by Sacha Guitry in Assassins et voleurs (1956) (Assassins and Robbers). Following this he turned to acting in cinema roles and soon gained celebrity status with his role as Antoine Péralou in Le Triporteur (1957) (The Tricycle).

A game addict, he often acted only for money in films that did not stretch his acting ability. He explained this by noting he did not read the script (or, on occasion, know the title) of the work in which he was to act.

He played Major Archibald in the 1974 film Don't Touch the White Woman!.

He had hoped to return to theatre acting in Hold Up in September 2005 but ill-health prevented this. At age 80, he died in Neuilly-sur-Seine from complications of lung cancer.

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Personal info

Gender

Male

Birthday

1925-08-27

Place of birth

Vittel, Vosges, France

Images

Cast

Hello Smile!

Hello Smile!

1956

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Sweet Skin

Sweet Skin

1963

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Lost Seamen

Lost Seamen

2003

4.20

Hitch-Hike

Hitch-Hike

1962

5.50

Les Gorilles

Les Gorilles

1964

5.50

Cash-Cash

Cash-Cash

1971

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Marceeel!!!

Marceeel!!!

1998

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Microbidon

Microbidon

1983

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Totally Nuts

Totally Nuts

2004

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The Dreadful

The Dreadful

1959

3.00

Les Duraton

Les Duraton

1956

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La Surprise

La Surprise

1999

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Les Livreurs

Les Livreurs

1961

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Paris Loves

Paris Loves

1961

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Private Life

Private Life

2007

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White Smoke

White Smoke

1957

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