- The son of a Spanish father and an Arab mother, he was a popular matinée idol, often playing heroic parts in French, Italian and (occasionally) American films. On stage from the age of seventeen, he achieved stardom after being picked by Jean Cocteau for a small part in La Belle et la Bête (1946). Turned to directing in the 60's and had a noteworthy hit with the spoof Candy (1968), before returning to the other side of the camera as a good character actor in international productions and made-for-TV movies.
- Marlon Brando named his son, Christian, after him.
- Spoke four languages.
- Brother-in-law of Jean-Louis Trintignant.
- Ex-brother-in-law of Jean-Louis Trintignant.
- Son-in-law of Jean-Pierre Aumont and Maria Montez.
- Older brother of Serge Marquand and Nadine Trintignant.
- Uncle of Marie Trintignant and Vincent Trintignant.
- Uncle-in-law of Samuel Benchetrit.
- Father, with Dominique Sanda, of son Yann Marquand.
- Granduncle-in-law of Samuel Benchetrit.
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