Remembering Michel Galabru on the 10th Anniversary of his death
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It has been exactly 10 long years since Michel Galabru died in Paris on January 4, 2016 at the age of 93. As a number of online tributes attest, he was one of the most acclaimed actors of his generation.
Today, fans of Michel Galabru (Uranus, The gendarme, The Annuity, Good King Dagobert, ...) along with the rest of the film industry have been remembering the iconic man he was.
Galabru, a cultural icon
Born Michel Louis Edmond Galabru in Safi on October 27, 1922, his career spanned an arc over many different eras and tastes in French history. Galabru was not just a great actor, he was an icon, an all-around inspiration to everyone.
In 1963 he touched the hearts of millions as Pépin in ‘Good King Dagobert’. His legacy continues to grow as new generations of fans are discovering his unique heritage.
It's been 10 years since the tragic loss of Michel Galabru and his personality still resonate strongly within us all. Although Michel Galabru is no longer physically here, his presence is more powerful than ever. He left a void that has yet to be filled.
In memory of the Late Great Michel Galabru.
Michel Galabru career in pictures
Bienvenue chez les Ch'tis (2008)
The Car Keys (2003)
Let There Be Light (1998)
My Man (1996)
Uranus (1990)
One Deadly Summer (1983)
The gendarme (1964 - 1982)
The Under-Gifted (1980)
Birds of a Feather (1978)
The Holes (1974)
The Annuity (1972)
Les Baratineurs (1965)
Good King Dagobert (1963)
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