Louis de Funès (
hear] 31 July 1914 – 27 January 1983), born
Louis Germain David de Funès de Galarza, was a popular
French actor of
Spanish origin and one of the giants of French
comedy alongside
André Bourvil and
Fernandel. His acting style is remembered for its high energy performance, wide range of facial expressions and engaging, snappy impatience and selfishness. A big part of his most famous work was in collaboration with director
Jean Girault, and together, they wrote and directed the French classic
L'avare (1980) in which he also starred.