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Memorial Page for Claude Rich (née Claude Robert Rich)

Feb 8, 1929 – Jul 20, 2017(88 years)Died in:Orgeval, Île-de-France

French actor

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Biography

Birthplace

Strasbourg, Grand Est

Place of Death

Orgeval, Île-de-France

Nationality

France

Cause of Death

cancer

Religion

Roman Catholic

Occupation(6)

actor screenwriter stage actor film actor television actor playwright

Awards(5)

César Award for Best ActorHonorary CésarPrize for the best actor of the Union of criticismCommandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎Henri-Langlois award

Spouse(1)

Catherine Rich

Education(2)

Conservatoire national supérieur d'art dramatiqueCours Simon

Claude Rich (* February 8, 1929 in Strasbourg; † July 20, 2017 in Orgeval) was a french actor. He was 88 years old. He was married to Catherine Rich. His education included Conservatoire national supérieur d'art dramatique and Cours Simon. His faith was Roman Catholic. He received 5 awards, including César Award for Best Actor, Honorary César. His cause of death was cancer.

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Born in Strasbourg, Grand Est

1929

Married Catherine Rich

1959

Prize for the best actor of the Union of criticism

1971

César Award for Best Actor

1993

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Honorary César

2002

Died in Orgeval, Île-de-France (cancer)

2017

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Claude Rich (née Claude Robert Rich). Forever remembered.