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Actor Born: December 17, 1883 in Toulon, France Death: September 20, 1946 in Paris, France Biography:French actor "Raimu" (sometimes billed as Jules Raimu) was on-stage from the age of 15, performing at "coffee concerts" and appearing as a supernumerary in casino shows in his native Toulon. After several years' ascendency in music halls and regional shows, "Raimu" was "discovered" for the legitimate stage in 1916 by writer/director "Sacha Guitry". Throughout the 1920s, "Raimu" was a leading light of the Parisian theater scene, alternating between classic comedy roles, modern-dress fare, and well-received appearances at the Cigale and the Folies Bergere. In 1929, "Raimu" was cast in what was considered his finest role to date, the philosophical Marseilles tavern keeper Cesar in "Marcel Pagnol"'s "Marius". When time came to commit "Marius" to film in 1931, it was a "given" that "Raimu" would re-create his roles. An unhappy fling at moviemaking some 20 years earlier had made him reluctant to stand before... Full Biography
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