Guy Grosso
Biography
Guy Grosso was a French actor and humorist. His real name was Guy Marcel Sarrazin. He was born on August 19, 1933, in Beauvais, Oise, France. Grosso was known for his work in film and television, with a career spanning at least 49 credits. He passed away on February 14, 2001, at the age of 67. Grosso was part of the comedy duo Grosso and Modo, alongside Michel Modo. He is also known for his role as a gendarme in the film "Četník ze Saint Tropez" and other films, where he played the role of a gendarme named Tricard.
Career overview
Guy Grosso was a French actor and humorist whose birth name was Guy Marcel Sarrazin. He was born on August 19, 1933, in Beauvais, Oise, France, and passed away on February 14, 2001, in Saint-Germain-en-Laye at the age of sixty-seven. Throughout his career, he accumulated forty-nine known credits in the field of acting. He was probably best known as half of the comedy duo Grosso and Modo, performing alongside Michel Modo.
In his film career, Guy Grosso appeared in the movie Cetnik ze Saint Tropez, also known as The Gendarme of St. Tropez, alongside other films where he played the role of the gendarme Tricard. His work encompassed both film and television projects, establishing his presence as a recognizable comedic performer in French cinema.
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Full Filmography
50 titles- Faites comme chez nous (1993) Author
- Une clef pour deux (1988) as Jean-Pierre Delage
- Y a-t-il un pirate sur l'antenne ? (1983) as Agent Bauju
- The Gendarme and the Gendarmettes (1982) as Maréchal des Logis Tricard
- Salut, j'arrive (1982) as Police officer
- The Miser (1980) as Brindavoine
- Les Phallocrates (1980) as Corbeau
- The Gendarme and the Creatures from Outer Space (1979) as Gaston Tricard
- L'Étrange Monsieur Duvallier (1979) as Pibarot
- Charles and Lucie (1979) as De la Madrigière
- Les coucous (1978) as Monjambier
- Les coucous (1978) Author
- The Centipede Is Tap Dancing (1977) as Le brigadier de gendarmerie
- 30 millions d'amis (1976) as Self
- Minichronique (1976) as L'arbitre de boxe
- The Carpathian Castle (1976) as Docteur Patak
- Don't Bite, We Love You (1976)
- Les Rendez-vous du dimanche (1975) as Self
- Système 2 (1975) as Self
- That's Show Business (1975) as Frère Boussenard
- Operation Lady Marlene (1974) as Le brigadier
- The Funny Guys in a Crazy World (1974) Writer
- Molière pour rire et pour pleurer (1973) as Du Parc
- The Edifying and Joyous Story of Colinot (1973) as Lucas
- Midi trente (1972) as Self
- Seduction Squad (1972) Writer
- Samedi soir (1971) as Self
- The Gendarme Takes Off (1970) as Gaston Tricard
- Alice au pays des merveilles (1970) as White rabbit
- The Killer Strikes at Dawn (1970) as Acteur dans le film publicitaire
- A Midsummer Night's Dream (1969) as Lecoing
- La Honte de la famille (1969) as Dieudonné Hadol
- The Gendarme Gets Married (1968) as Gaston Tricard
- The Exchange Student (1967) as Chastenet
- Don't Look Now... We're Being Shot At! (1966) as Talkative Bassoonist
- The Restaurant (1966) as Un serveur
- The Sucker (1965) as Un douanier
- The Gendarme in New York (1965) as Gaston Tricard
- How to Keep the Red Lamp Burning (1965) as Gédéon, un souteneur (sketch "Les Bons Vivants")
- Me and the Forty Year Old Man (1965) as Le valet du Casino (uncredited)
- Killer Spy (1965) as Officer on the bicycle who issues tickets
- Le Gendarme de Saint-Tropez (1964) as Gaston Tricard
- Les Gorilles (1964) as A cycling agent
- Dandelions by the Roots (1964) as Émile, le barman
- Let's Rob the Bank (1964) as Customer
- Cherchez l'idole (1964) as Visitor to Europe 1
- Bebert and the Train (1963) as Gendarme
- Josefa's Loot (1963) as Villager
- The Blockhead Fair (1963)
- The American Beauty (1961) as Barbemont
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Guy Grosso best known for?
Guy Grosso is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Gendarme and the Gendarmettes (1982), The Miser (1980), The Gendarme and the Creatures from Outer Space (1979), Les coucous (1978).
When and where was Guy Grosso born?
Guy Grosso was born on August 19, 1933 in Beauvais, Oise, France. They passed away on February 14, 2001.
How many credits does Guy Grosso have?
Guy Grosso has accumulated over 50 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1961 to 1993.
What is Guy Grosso's background in cinema and television?
Guy Grosso was a French actor and humorist. His real name was Guy Marcel Sarrazin. He was born on August 19, 1933, in Beauvais, Oise, France. Grosso was known for his work in film and television, with a career spanning at least 49 credits. He passed away on February 14, 2001, at the age of 67. Grosso was part of the co...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Don't Look Now... We're Being Shot At! (1966) as Talkative Bassoonist — aged about 32
- The Sucker (1965) as Un douanier — aged about 31
- Le Gendarme de Saint-Tropez (1964) as Gaston Tricard — aged about 30
- The Exchange Student (1967) as Chastenet — aged about 33
- The Restaurant (1966) as Un serveur — aged about 32
- The Gendarme Gets Married (1968) as Gaston Tricard — aged about 34
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