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Benoît-Constant Coquelin (French pronunciation: [bənwa kɔ̃stɑ̃ kɔklɛ̃]; 23 January 1841 – 27 January 1909), known as Coquelin aîné ("Coquelin the Elder"), was a French actor, "one of the greatest theatrical figures of the age."
Benoît-Constant Coquelin (born Jan. 23, 1841, Boulogne, France—died Jan. 27, 1909) was a French actor of unusual range and versatility. Coquelin studied acting at the Conservatoire in 1859 and in 1860 made his debut at the Comédie-Française. At the age of 23 he was a full member of the company.
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Benoît Constant Coquelin, dit Coquelin aîné pour le distinguer de son frère Ernest, dit Coquelin cadet, né à Boulogne-sur-Mer le 23 janvier 1841 et mort à Couilly-Pont-aux-Dames le 27 janvier 1909 [1], est un comédien français.
- 25 janvier 1842Boulogne-sur-Mer
- Couilly-Pont-aux-Dames
- Benoît Constant Coquelin
One of the greatest theatrical performers of the time Benoit Constant Coquelin born in Boulogne-sur-Mer, Pas-de-Calais, France in 1841. Made his professional stage debut at 19 as the comic valet in Moliere's 'Le Depit amoureux' at the Comedie-Francaise in 1860, his first great success was as Figaro in 'The Barber of Saville'.
- Actor
- January 22, 1841
- Benoît-Constant Coquelin
- January 27, 1909
French actor Benoît-Constant Coquelin was arguably one of the greatest of modern French actors. He brought an unusual range and versatility to his craft and was perhaps best known for his portrayal of Cyrano de Bergerac.
Benoît Constant Coquelin (bənwä´ kôNstäN´ kôklăN´), 1841–1909, French actor, known as Coquelin aîné [the elder]. He made his debut at the Comédie française in 1860 and achieved fame in classic comic roles, such as the valets in Molière's plays and Beaumarchais's Figaro.
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BENOIT CONSTANT COQUELIN (1841-1909), French actor, known as Coquelin aine, was born at Boulogne on the 23rd of January 1841. He was originally intended to follow his father's trade of baker (he was once called un boulanger manqué by a hostile critic), but his love of acting led him to the Conservatoire, where he entered Regnier's class in 1859.
