Alain Delon
Alain Delon
- Full name: Alain Fabien Maurice Marcel Delon
- Date of birth: November 8, 1935
- Place of birth: Sceaux, Hauts-de-Seine, France
- Nationality: French
- Occupation: Actor, director, producer
- Known for: Rocco and His Brothers, Le Samouraï, Borsalino
Personal life
Alain Delon was born on November 8, 1935, in Sceaux, Hauts-de-Seine, France. His father, Fabien Delon, was a butcher, and his mother, Édith Arnold, was a pharmacist. Delon has two younger siblings, Colette and Pierre.
Delon's parents divorced when he was young, and he was raised by his mother and stepfather. He attended several schools, but he was expelled from all of them for his rebellious behavior.
Delon began his career as a waiter and a model. He made his film debut in 1957, in the film Quand la femme s'en mêle.
Delon's breakthrough role came in 1960, when he starred in the film Rocco and His Brothers. The film was a huge success, and it made Delon a star.
Delon went on to star in a number of other successful films, including Le Samouraï (1967), Borsalino (1970), and Monsieur Klein (1976).
Delon has also had a successful career as a director and producer. He has directed a number of films, including Pour la peau d'un flic (1981) and Un crime (1993).
Career
Alain Delon's acting career began in the late 1950s, with roles in small films. He made his breakthrough in 1960, with his role in Rocco and His Brothers. The film was a huge success, and it made Delon a star.
Delon went on to star in a number of other successful films, including Le Samouraï (1967), Borsalino (1970), and Monsieur Klein (1976).
Delon is known for his handsome features, his charismatic personality, and his intense acting style. He is considered one of the greatest French actors of all time.
Delon has also had a successful career as a director and producer. He has directed a number of films, including Pour la peau d'un flic (1981) and Un crime (1993).
Awards and honors
Alain Delon has won a number of awards for his work, including:
- A César Award
- A BAFTA Award
- A Golden Globe Award
- A Palme d'Or
Delon has also been inducted into the French Legion of Honour.
Personal life
Alain Delon has been married four times. His first marriage was to Francine Canovas, a French actress. They had one son together, Anthony. Delon's second marriage was to Nathalie Delon, a French actress. They had one son together, Alain-Fabien. Delon's third marriage was to Rosalie van Breemen, a Dutch model. They had two children together, Anouchka and Christian. Delon's fourth and current marriage is to Hiroko Kiko, a Japanese model.
Delon is a private person, and he rarely gives interviews. He is also known for his love of animals and his philanthropy.
Net worth
Alain Delon's net worth is estimated to be $200 million.
