Darry Cowl
Actor
Biography
Darry Cowl (born André Darricau; 27 August 1925 – 14 February 2006) was a French actor and musician. He won a César Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role in 2004 for his role as a concierge in Pas sur la bouche (Not on the lips), which was his last appearance.
He was born in Vittel and came to prominence when he was cast by Sacha Guitry in Assassins et voleurs (1956) (Assassins and Robbers). Following this he turned to acting in cinema roles and soon gained celebrity status with his role as Antoine Péralou in Le Triporteur (1957) (The Tricycle).
A game addict, he often acted only for money in films that did not stretch his acting ability. He explained this by noting he did not read the script (or, on occasion, know the title) of the work in which he was to act.
He played Major Archibald in the 1974 film Don't Touch the White Woman!.
He had hoped to return to theatre acting in Hold Up in September 2005 but ill-health prevented this. At age 80, he died in Neuilly-sur-Seine from complications of lung cancer.
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As Director
Filmography
Quarter to Two Before Jesus Christ
as Faucuius 1982
Up to His Ears
as Biscoton 1965
If I Were a Rich Man
as Monsieur Sylvain 2002
Les Miserables
as Bookseller 1995
For 200 Grand, You Get Nothing Now
as Le gardien de l'immeuble de Caroline 1982
The Telephone Always Rings Twice
as L'agent de police 1985
Dandelions by the Roots
as Gratiopoulos, le milliardaire à la soirée 1964
Don't Touch the White Woman!
as Maj. Archibald 1974
The Magnificent Tramp
as Arsène, un clochard 1959
How to Keep the Red Lamp Burning
as Avocat de Léonard Maburon (sketch "Le Procès") 1965
Not on the Lips
as Madame Foin 2003
Le Jour de gloire
as Le curé 1976
People in Luck
as Simon Taquet (« Une nuit avec la vedette ») 1963
Totò, Vittorio and the Doctor
as Egisto 1957
She No Longer Talks, She Shoots
as Commissioner Adrien Bondu 1972
The Tricyclist
as Antoine Peyralout 1957
Be Beautiful and Shut Up
as l'inspecteur Jérôme, adjoint de Morel 1958