Trivia

Established reputation with first hit movie, La Guerre des boutons (1962).

Two children from first marriage: Anne and Jean-Denis.

Stepfather of Xavier Gélin.

French actor and director of comedies. With his wife, Danièle Delorme, set up the film production company La Guéville in 1961.

Uncle of actor Martin Lartigue and cinematographer François Lartigue.

Was typesetter at age 15 before taking up acting at 21.