Jacques Dufilho

Biography

Jacques Dufilho was a French comedian and actor born on February 19, 1914, in Bègles (Gironde, France), where he later returned after studying agriculture. He gained recognition for his cabaret-theatre debut in 1951 with Agnès Capri and went on to appear in notable films such as "Le Crabe-Tambour" and "Un mauvais fils", earning two César Awards for Best Supporting Actor. Dufilho also made a lasting impact on the theater scene, starring in productions of Dostoyevsky's "The Brothers Karamazov".