Darry Cowl
Darry Cowl (born André Darricau; 27 August 1925 – 14 February 2006) was a French actor and musician. He won a César Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role in 2004 for his role as a concierge in Pas sur la bouche (Not on the lips), which was his last appearance.
He was born in Vittel and came to prominence when he was cast by Sacha Guitry in Assassins et voleurs (1956) (Assassins and Robbers). Following this he turned to acting in cinema roles and soon gained celebrity status with his role as Antoine Péralou in Le Triporteur (1957) (The Tricycle).
A game addict, he often acted only for money in films that did not stretch his acting ability. He explained this by noting he did not read the script (or, on occasion, know the title) of the work in which he was to act.
He played Major Archibald in the 1974 film Don't Touch the White Woman!.
He had hoped to return to theatre acting in Hold Up in September 2005 but ill-health prevented this. At age 80, he died in Neuilly-sur-Seine from complications of lung cancer.
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Acting
Movie
Quarter to Two Before Jesus Christ
as Faucuius
1982
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Up to His Ears
as Biscoton
1965
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If I Were a Rich Man
as Monsieur Sylvain
2002
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Les Miserables
as Bookseller
1995
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For 200 Grand, You Get Nothing Now
as Le gardien de l'immeuble de Caroline
1982
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The Telephone Always Rings Twice
as L'agent de police
1985
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Dandelions by the Roots
as Gratiopoulos, le milliardaire à la soirée
1964
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Don't Touch the White Woman!
as Maj. Archibald
1974
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The Magnificent Tramp
as Arsène, un clochard
1959
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How to Keep the Red Lamp Burning
as Avocat de Léonard Maburon (sketch "Le Procès")
1965
Movie
Not on the Lips
as Madame Foin
2003
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Le Jour de gloire
as Le curé
1976
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People in Luck
as Simon Taquet (« Une nuit avec la vedette »)
1963
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Totò, Vittorio and the Doctor
as Egisto
1957
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Be Beautiful and Shut Up
as l'inspecteur Jérôme, adjoint de Morel
1958
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She No Longer Talks, She Shoots
as Commissioner Adrien Bondu
1972
Movie
The Tricyclist
as Antoine Peyralout
1957
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The Seasons of Pleasure
as Daniel D.
1988
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That Naughty Girl
as Man with Suitcase
1956
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Plucking the Daisy
as Hubert Dumont
1956
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Hello Smile!
as Doctor
1956
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Augustin, King of Kung-Fu
as René
1999
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The Men in the Family
as Albert Pelletier
1968
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Murderers and Thieves
as Jules Henri Lardenois, le témoin égaré
1956
