Alain Delon is a French actor, singer, filmmaker, and businessman, emerged as a leading figure in European cinema during the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s, renowned for his charismatic presence and screen allure. Delon’s acclaim culminated in his 1985 César Award win for Best Actor, recognized for his role in “Notre histoire.”
Bio/Wiki
Age- 88 years
Full name-Alain Fabien Maurice Marcel Delon
Height- 1.77 m
Weight- 75 kg
Born- 8 November 1935
Birthplace- Sceaux, France
Spouse-Nathalie Delon (m. 1964–1969)
Children-Anthony Delon, Anouchka Delon, Christian Aaron Boulogne, Alain-Fabien Delon
Profession-French actor and singer
Nationality- French, Swiss
Family
Alain Delon’s parents are Édith and Fabien Delon. Their divorce when he was four led to both of them remarrying, Delon gaining a half-sister and two half-brothers.
Wife and Children
In 1959, Alain Delon got engaged to actress Romy Schneider. During their relationship, he had an affair with German actress Nico, resulting in the birth of a son, Ari Päffgen. Delon and Schneider split in 1963. In the same year, Delon met Francine Canovas, known as Nathalie Barthélémy. They married in August 1964 and had a son, Anthony Delon, in September 1964. However, Delon filed for divorce in 1967, and they finalized it in February 1969. In 1987, Alain Delon began a relationship with Dutch model Rosalie van Breemen. They had two children together: Anouchka Delon, born on November 25, 1990, and Alain-Fabien Delon, born on March 18, 1994. However, their relationship ended in 2001.
Career
Delon garnered critical acclaim for his roles in films like “Purple Noon” (1960), “Rocco and His Brothers” (1960), “L’Eclisse” (1962), “The Leopard” (1963), “Le Samouraï” (1967), “La Piscine” (1969), “Le Cercle Rouge” (1970), “Un Flic” (1972), and “Monsieur Klein” (1976). Throughout his career, he collaborated with esteemed directors such as Luchino Visconti, Jean-Luc Godard, Jean-Pierre Melville, Michelangelo Antonioni, and Louis Malle. Delon also ventured into music, recording the popular duet “Paroles, paroles” (1973) with Dalida. He obtained Swiss citizenship in 1999.
In 2001, Delon starred in the French television drama “Fabio Montale” and directed a TV movie in 2008 titled “Love Letters,” co-starring Anouk Aimée. After a seven-year hiatus from cinema, Delon announced plans to star in a new movie titled “La Maison Vide,” alongside Juliette Binoche and directed by Patrice Leconte. In April 2019, at the age of 83, Delon released a new single. He was honored with an honorary Palme d’Or at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival for his distinguished career in the industry. In a July 2021 interview on TV5Monde, his first since experiencing two strokes, Delon expressed his intention to act in one more film. Additionally, he interviewed Ukrainian President Zelenskyy on TV5Monde in September 2022 as part of a special program on the situation in Ukraine, expressing his support for the Ukrainian people during the interview.
Alain Delon’s Allegation
Alain Delon Allegedly Had 72 Guns in Home, and Didn’t Have Permit
French actor, Alain Delon, reportedly had 72 firearms confiscated from his rural home in Douchy-Montcorbon, France. Prosecutors claimed that Delon lacked proper permits for any of the weapons. According to prosecutor Jean-Cédric Gaux, Delon “has no authorization” to possess firearms. Additionally, police discovered 3,000 rounds of ammunition and a shooting range on the property, located approximately 85 miles from Paris.
Net Worth
Alain Delon’s net worth is estimated to be around $250 million.
