Darry Cowl

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. Source: Article "Darry Cowl" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA 3.0.

Movies & TV Shows

1. Quarter to Two Before Jesus Christ (1982) — Faucuius
2. Up to His Ears (1965) — Biscoton
3. If I Were a Rich Man (2002) — Monsieur Sylvain
4. Les Miserables (1995) — Bookseller
5. For 200 Grand, You Get Nothing Now (1982) — Le gardien de l'immeuble de Caroline
6. The Telephone Always Rings Twice (1985) — L'agent de police
7. Dandelions by the Roots (1964) — Gratiopoulos
8. Don't Touch the White Woman! (1974) — Maj. Archibald
9. The Magnificent Tramp (1959) — Arsène, un clochard
10. How to Keep the Red Lamp Burning (1965) — Avocat de Léonard Maburon (sketch "Le Procès")
11. Not on the Lips (2003) — Madame Foin
12. Le Jour de gloire (1976) — Le curé
13. People in Luck (1963) — Simon Taquet (« Une nuit avec la vedette »)
14. Be Beautiful and Shut Up (1958) — l'inspecteur Jérôme, adjoint de Morel
15. Totò, Vittorio and the Doctor (1957) — Egisto
16. She No Longer Talks, She Shoots (1972) — Commissioner Adrien Bondu
17. The Tricyclist (1957) — Antoine Peyralout
18. The Seasons of Pleasure (1988) — Daniel D.
19. That Naughty Girl (1956) — Man with Suitcase
20. Plucking the Daisy (1956) — Hubert Dumont
21. Hello Smile! (1956) — Doctor
22. Augustin, King of Kung-Fu (1999) — René
23. The Men in the Family (1968) — Albert Pelletier
24. Murderers and Thieves (1956) — Jules Henri Lardenois, le témoin égaré
25. Liberté, égalité, choucroute (1985) — Rouget de l'Isle
26. Sweet Skin (1963) — Paul, le directeur du Crazy-Horse
27. Your Money or Your Life (1966) — Marquy
28. Love and the Frenchwoman (1960) — Le professeur Dufieux (segment "L'Enfance")
29. Lost Seamen (2003) — Falco
30. On Foot, on Horse, and on Wheels (1957) — Hubert
31. The Lions Are Loose (1961) — Richard, le polytechnicien, amateur de voitures
32. Three Make a Pair (1957) — Henri Valpreux, le réalisateur
33. Robinson et le triporteur (1960) — Antoine Peyralout
34. Tales of Paris (1962) — Hubert Parker (segment "Ella")
35. Stop Fooling Around... Soldier! (1977) — Colonel Lessard
36. My Pastor Among the Thais (1983) — Tête-de-Fer, le pirate
37. The Great Gadget (1967) — Barratier
38. There's a Bone in the Mill (1974) — Gaston
39. Slightly Ahead (1956) — Le réceptionniste de l'hôtel Lutécia
40. C'est jeune et ça sait tout ! (1974) — Le livreur

Directed

1. Jaloux comme un tigre (1964) — Director