THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME
Fernandel
French actor and singer (1903-1971)
Fernandel was born on May 8, 1903 in 5th arrondissement of Marseille, France and died on February 26, 1971, aged 67.
Born
May 8, 1903
Fernandel died aged 67.
Died: February 26, 1971
Source:
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.
- Birthplace
- 5th arrondissement of Marseille, France, Métropole Aix-Marseille-Provence, France
- Birthplace detail
- Born at Marseille
- Professions
- stage actor, film actor, film director, television actor, singer, comedian, director, actor
- Citizenship
- France
More about Fernandel
- Zodiac sign
- Taurus
- Birth name
- Fernand Joseph Désiré Contandin
- Pseudonyms
- Fernandel
Official links & social profiles
All birth date sources
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- Find a Grave
- Roglo
- Gran Enciclopèdia Catalana
- Proleksis Encyclopedia
- Encyclopædia Britannica Online
- Integrated Authority File
- birth certificate
- SNAC
- GeneaStar
- Brockhaus Enzyklopädie
- Czech National Authority Database
- filmportal.de
- Léonore database
- Discogs
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026. View Wikidata record
Questions people ask
How old was Fernandel when they died?
Fernandel died aged 67.
When is Fernandel’s birthday?
Fernandel’s recorded birthday is May 8.
Where was Fernandel born?
Fernandel was born in 5th arrondissement of Marseille, France; Métropole Aix-Marseille-Provence, France.
What was Fernandel’s name at birth?
Fernandel’s recorded birth name is Fernand Joseph Désiré Contandin.
When did Fernandel die?
Fernandel died on February 26, 1971.