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Philippe Leroy

Philippe Leroy - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

BornOctober 15, 1930
Age95
BirthplaceParis, France
Zodiac SignLibra - (see also Philippe Leroy's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese ZodiacHorse
GenerationSilent Generation
Known ForNotable roles in films such as 'The Night Porter,' 'La Femme Nikita,' and a long-running career in European cinema.

Intro

Philippe Leroy is a French actor best known for his versatile film and television career, including prominent roles in European cinema such as "The Night Porter" and "La Femme Nikita." He has appeared in over 150 films since the early 1960s and is renowned for both his leading and supporting roles across decades.

Early Life & Background

Philippe Leroy was born in Paris, France. Before becoming an actor, he served as an officer in the French Foreign Legion, which profoundly influenced his early life. After his military career, he entered the film industry in the early 1960s.

Career Highlights

  • Received a Nastro d'Argento (Italian film award) for Best Supporting Actor for 'The Life of Leonardo da Vinci' (1971) [1][2].
  • Starred in 'The Night Porter' (1974) alongside Charlotte Rampling [1][3].
  • Featured in 'La Femme Nikita' (1990) directed by Luc Besson [1][3].
  • Acted in over 150 films and television productions throughout his career [1][2].

Trivia

  • Leroy has been credited under the name Philippe Leroy-Beaulieu in some productions [1][2].
  • He is the father of actress Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu [2][3].
  • He is also an experienced skydiver and has participated in parachuting competitions [2].

FAQs

People also ask

How old is Philippe Leroy?

Philippe Leroy is 95 years old.

When was Philippe Leroy born?

Philippe Leroy was born the 15 October 1930.

Where is Philippe Leroy from?

Paris, France.

On His Birth-Day

About October 15th, 1930, in brief:

  • Historical events: FM-2030, born Fereidoun M. Esfandiary on October 15, 1930, in Brussels, Belgium, was an Iranian-American author, teacher, and transhumanist philosopher. He is best known for his work in futurology and his book 'Are You a Transhuman?', published in 1989.
  • Day of the week: October 15th, 1930 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase:
  • Popular movie: All Quiet on the Western Front directed by Lewis Milestone

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Sources

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philippe_Leroy
  2. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0504049/