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André Pousse
Actor
Died September 9, 2005 (85 years)
André Pousse (20 October 1919 – 9 September 2005) was a noted French actor and, in his youth, also a notable cyclist
While primarily known as a leading French actor, André Pousse began his professional career as a cyclist (primarily track). His greatest cycling achievements took place in the infamous Vél d'Hiv (Vélodrome d'Hiver or Winter Velodrome), in Paris, where he won the prestigious "six days of Vél d'Hiv" races from 1942 to 1949. Indeed, Pousse is the record holder in this event, and will remain so as the Vél d'Hiv has since been torn down. The "race," as it was, took place in front of 20,000 spectators and was a major French cultural and sporting event. It lasted six days and nights and, until two-man teams were established, it was apt to land exhausted participants in hospital, as Pousse himself remarked. Alain Delon, who as a child attended the races as an ardent admirer of Pousse, remembers competing with other children for the honor of bringing Pousse his bicycle at the beginning of a race. André Pousse retired from the track in 1950; and later, from 1960, went on to his better known years as an actor in cinema and television. He played mostly gangster roles in police films of the time. For many years, he was the artistic director of the Moulin Rouge in Paris and many other establishments, including the Casino of Lebanon. He also served as the agent of many French actors.
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While primarily known as a leading French actor, André Pousse began his professional career as a cyclist (primarily track). His greatest cycling achievements took place in the infamous Vél d'Hiv (Vélodrome d'Hiver or Winter Velodrome), in Paris, where he won the prestigious "six days of Vél d'Hiv" races from 1942 to 1949. Indeed, Pousse is the record holder in this event, and will remain so as the Vél d'Hiv has since been torn down. The "race," as it was, took place in front of 20,000 spectators and was a major French cultural and sporting event. It lasted six days and nights and, until two-man teams were established, it was apt to land exhausted participants in hospital, as Pousse himself remarked. Alain Delon, who as a child attended the races as an ardent admirer of Pousse, remembers competing with other children for the honor of bringing Pousse his bicycle at the beginning of a race. André Pousse retired from the track in 1950; and later, from 1960, went on to his better known years as an actor in cinema and television. He played mostly gangster roles in police films of the time. For many years, he was the artistic director of the Moulin Rouge in Paris and many other establishments, including the Casino of Lebanon. He also served as the agent of many French actors.
Source: Article "André Pousse" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA 3.0.
Known For
Filmography
| 2003 | Frank Riva (TV Series) · as Paul Pontevecchio |
| 1999 | Comme un poisson hors de l'eau · as 'le Faucheur' |
| 1999 | L'âme-soeur · as Archbishop Lacaze |
| 1987 | Marc et Sophie (TV Series) · as Cast |
| 1986 | Pepe Carvalho (TV Series) · as Rino |
| 1985 | Maguy (TV Series) · as Malabou |
| 1982 | Quarter to Two Before Jesus Christ · as Centurion |
| 1981 | Les héroïques · as Laffont |
| 1981 | Salut champion (TV Series) · as Cast |
| 1981 | Le mythomane (TV Series) · as Frédo |
| 1979 | Les égouts du paradis · as Le Chauve |
| 1978 | Sam et Sally (TV Series) · as Joseph Mestre |
| 1978 | Her Ladyship the Judge (1978) (TV Series) · as L'inspecteur Bastiani |
| 1977 | The Seventh Company Outdoors · as Lambert, Chef De La Milice Française Locale |
| 1977 | Le coeur froid · as Le Docteur |
| 1977 | Drôles de zèbres · as L'homme De Mauvais Conseil |
| 1976 | Let's Make a Dirty Movie · as Rotberger |
| 1975 | From Hong Kong with Love · as René |
| 1975 | Cinéma 16 (TV Series) · as Maurice Morvan |
| 1975 | Flic Story · as Jean-Baptiste Buisson |
| 1974 | Kisses Till Monday · as L'automobiliste |
| 1974 | OK Patron · as Charles Laurent |
| 1973 | Some Too Quiet Gentlemen · as Gérard |
| 1973 | L'insolent · as Milan |
| 1972 | A Cop · as Marc Albouis |
| 1972 | Elle cause plus... Elle flingue · as Max |
| 1971 | The Black Flag Waves Over the Scow · as Balloche |
| 1971 | Countdown to Vengeance · as Gilbert Levasseur |
| 1970 | Trop petit mon ami · as Inspector Terrell |
| 1969 | The Sicilian Clan · as Malik |
| 1969 | A Golden Widow · as Pierre Déricourt De Savignac |
| 1969 | Catherine · as Barnabé |
| 1968 | Don't Take God's Children for Wild Geese · as Fred Aka 'l'élégant', Fiancé Of Rita |
| 1968 | Pasha · as Marcel Lurat, Dit Quinquin |
| 1967 | Sorrel Flower · as Albert Roza, Caïd D'une Bande |
| 1967 | An Idiot in Paris · as Marcel, Le Chauffeur De Taxi |
| 1966 | Let's Not Get Angry · as Un Truand En Fuite |
| 1966 | At the Theater Tonight (TV Series) · as Crochard |
| 1963 | Where Are You From, Johnny? · as M. Franck |