André Pousse
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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Acting
Movie
The Sicilian Clan
as G. Malik, photographe d'art et faussaire de papiers à ses heures
1969
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The Seventh Company Outdoors
as Lambert, chef de la milice française locale
1977
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A Cop
as Marc Albouis
1972
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Quarter to Two Before Jesus Christ
as Centurion
1982
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Let's Not Get Angry
as Crook on the run
1966
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Flic Story
as Jean-Baptiste Buisson
1975
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Pasha
as Marcel Lurat, dit Quinquin
1968
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Don't Take God's Children for Wild Geese
as Fred aka 'L'élégant', fiancé of Rita
1968
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Some Too Quiet Gentlemen
as Gérard
1973
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She No Longer Talks, She Shoots
as Max
1972
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Idiot in Paris
as Marcel, le chauffeur de taxi
1967
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From Hong Kong with Love
as René
1975
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A Golden Widow
as Pierre Déricourt de Savignac
1969
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Kisses Till Monday
as L'automobiliste
1974
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Like a Fish Out of Water
as 'Le Faucheur'
1999
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Sorrel Flower
as Albert Roza, caïd d'une bande
1967
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Countdown to Vengeance
as Gilbert Levasseur
1970
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Let's Make a Dirty Movie
as Rotberger
1976
Movie
The Black Flag Waves Over the Scow
as Balloche
1971
TV
Champs-Elysées
as Self
1982
TV
Vivement dimanche
as Self
1998
Movie
OK Patron
as Charles Laurent
1974
Movie
Too Small My Friend
as Inspector Terrell
1971
Movie
Where Are You From, Johnny?
as M. Franck
1963