Philippe Clay

Born in March 7th, 1927

From Paris, France

Philippe Clay Biography

Philippe Clay, born Philippe Mathevet, (March 7, 1927 – December 13, 2007) was a French mime artist, singer and actor. He was known for his tall and slim silhouette (he was 1,90 m tall) and for his interpretations of songs by Charles Aznavour, Claude Nougaro, Jean-Roger Caussimon, Boris Vian, Serge Gainsbourg, Jean Yanne, Léo Ferré, Jacques Datin, Jean-Claude Massoulier or Bernard Dimey.

He interpreted “La Complainte des Apaches” for the TV series Les Brigades du Tigre, written by Henri Djian and composed by Claude Bolling. As an actor, he appeared in many movies (Bell, Book and Candle) and television films. One of his famous roles is in the Jean Renoir film, French Cancan, where he played Casimir le Serpentin (a character inspired by Valentin le désossé).

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Philippe Clay Movies

Tuvalu Poster
November 19, 1999
Lautrec Poster
March 27, 1999
Bell, Book and Candle Poster
November 11, 1958
French Cancan Poster
April 16, 1956

Philippe Clay TV Shows

The Count of Monte Cristo Poster
September 7, 1998
Catherine Poster
March 19, 1986

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