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Gérard Philipe (Gérard Philip) was born on 4 December, 1922 in Cannes, Alpes-Maritimes, France, is an actor,director,writer. Discover Gérard Philipe's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 37 years old?

Popular As Gérard Philip
Occupation actor,director,writer
Age 37 years old
Zodiac Sign Sagittarius
Born 4 December, 1922
Birthday 4 December
Birthplace Cannes, Alpes-Maritimes, France
Date of death 25 November, 1959
Died Place Paris, France
Nationality France

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Gérard Philipe Height, Weight & Measurements

At 37 years old, Gérard Philipe height is 6' (1.83 m) .

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Height 6' (1.83 m)
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Who Is Gérard Philipe's Wife?

His wife is Anne Philipe (29 November 1951 - 25 November 1959) ( his death) ( 2 children)

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Wife Anne Philipe (29 November 1951 - 25 November 1959) ( his death) ( 2 children)
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Gérard Philipe Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Gérard Philipe worth at the age of 37 years old? Gérard Philipe’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from France. We have estimated Gérard Philipe's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2024 Under Review
Net Worth in 2023 Pending
Salary in 2023 Under Review
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Source of Income Actor

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Timeline

1923

Friend from theater school with writer Georges Perros (1923-1978) on which his son in law Jérôme Garcin did a TV documentary.

1940

In 1940 Gerard left school and his parents wanted him be a lawyer. But soon his mother noticed that he was only interested in acting, although his father was against the idea. After timely intervention from Marc Allégret, who decided he showed some promise, Gerard's debut was in Claude Dauphin's play "One plain girl". After this, Gerard decided to get into the conservatory. He was wonder even in music. He himself used to find necessary sounds - exact, unexpected, and unforeseen. All this helped him to portray amazing characters. Millions of people were inspired by him.

1942

Introduced to the stage in 1942 by actor Claude Dauphin. Rave reviews in a 1945 production of "Caligula" opened the doors for him to film stardom.

1946

One day Georges Lacombe offered Philipe a part in his movie Le pays sans étoiles (1946).

Critical reaction was very favourable and he became a star, taking on prominent roles in films such as L'idiot (1946), Devil in the Flesh (1947), La Chartreuse de Parme (1948), Une si jolie petite plage (1949), Juliette ou La clef des songes (1951), FanFan la Tulipe (1952), Beauties of the Night (1952), Le rouge et le noir (1954), La meilleure part (1955) and Le joueur (1958).

1951

In 1951 Gerard Philipe married Annie. He dreamed of his own home and family, children.

1954

Their first child, Ann-Marie, was born in 1954, and in 1956 came Olivie.

1957

Founding president in 1957 of the Comité National des Acteurs for which he also gave money.

1959

In 1959 Gerard returned to France. He seemed to be very tired. Doctors then gave him the bad news that he had a liver cancer. "He'll live 15 days or 6 months", - they decided. After that Gerard waited for death very calmly.