The modern generation is not very familiar with retro artists, especially if it is not about domestic idols of the past, but about foreign ones. In the ranks of little known in our circles, but very popular in Europe, can be attributed Jacques Dynamo. This is a French actor who played in several popular films, took part in a television show. His work in the theater is also invaluable. He was an outstanding star of the era of the 50-60s. He played both comic and dramatic roles, and also took part in various television projects.
The beginning of the creative path
Famous in the middle of the 20th century, Jacques Dinam was born in a suburb of Paris, in a small settlement called Montrouge, on December 30, 1923. It is noteworthy that the name given to the future actor at birth was slightly different - Jacques Andre Francois Joseph Barbe. Very little is known about the parents of the future star of French cinema and about his own plans for his future life. But we can say with full confidence that at the age of 20, Jacques already knew for sure that he wanted to play on stage and act in films.
In the early 1940s he joins the ranks of the theater troupe of Jean Daste. There he works and simultaneously learns all the practical tricks of acting for three years. By the way, it was upon arrival in the troupe that the artist decided to change the last name to a more harmonious and short one - Jacques Dinam.
First work in front of the camera
Having revealed his talents in the theater, the artist was spotted by leading French directors. In the period from 1941 to 1944. Jacques received minor roles in the movie, starred in episodes. In 1945, a sensation occurred in the life of the artist. He was invited to the first significant role in his career in the film "Demons of the Dawn", where his partner on the set was also the famous actress of those times - Simone Signoret. Since then, the whole country has started talking about Jacques Dynamo. Photos of the actor began to appear in newspapers, his face became recognizable, the first fans of creativity appeared.
The peak of a creative career
In the late 40s, fame came to Jacques Dynamo in its original form. He was snapped up not only among his fans, but also remained a tidbit for directors. A distinctive feature of this artist’s talent was his ability to quickly transform from a comedian to a playwright, from a criminal authority to a simple-minded postman or locksmith.
In the early 50s, he starred not only in the most famous films, but also collaborated along the way with no less bright than himself movie stars of French cinema. In the 1948 film Barry, Jacques played in tandem with Pierre Frenet. Next came the picture "Dr. Lenneck", where the actor collaborated with Pierre Blanchan. In 1950, the movie "My Apple" was released with Dynamo and Maurice Chevalier in the lead roles. In 1953, Jacques was honored to play in the same production with the greatest French comedian under the pseudonym Fernandel - Mademoiselle Nitouche. He also played in 1955 with Michelle Simon in the movie The Unbearable Mr. Chatterbox.
Great creative friendship
There are frequent cases when an actor makes friends with a director. Such a phenomenon also took place in the life of Jacques Dynamo. The films in which he was shot in his young years were at the peak of popularity, and they belonged to Andre Yunebel.
The first role of the actor in the picture of his comrade was the role of Dr. Michel in the film "Millionaires for One Day." He also played the role of "scapegoat" - Inspector Bertrand in the series of films about Fantomas. Friends also had lesser known collaborations that did not reach Russian viewers from the depths of France in the mid-20th century.
Filmography
It is impossible to list all the works in the movie of Jacques Dynamo. About many of the films in which he starred, there is not even data, they are simply forgotten. But there is a list of films in which the artist played key roles:
- "Fantastic Symphony" - 1942;
- "Millionaires for a Day" - 1949;
- "Judgment of God" - 1952;
- "The Unbearable Mr. Chatterbox" - 1955;
- "Taxi, trailer and bullfighting" - 1958;
- The Mouse Among Men - 1964;
- Fantomas - 1964;
- "Fantomas raged" - 1965;
- "Restaurant of Mr. Septim" - 1966;
- Fantomas vs Scotland Yard - 1966;
- "Great Vacation" - 1966;
- "Murderous Summer" - 1983;
- "Fanfan Tulip" - 2003;
- "Plush Syndrome" - 2005.
Conclusion
The last film, dated 2005, was released several months after the death of the actor. He died on November 12, 2004 due to complications after pneumonia. He was 80 years old at that time. The most interesting thing is that many people know the films in which this artist starred, are familiar with the television shows in which he participated, and some even attended the performances in which he played. But at the same time, nothing is known about the family of Jacques Dynamo and his personal life. The actor devoted all his time to creativity, and left his personal behind closed doors.