Moustache
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- February 14, 1929 in Paris, France
- Died
- March 25, 1987
- Active Years
- 1951–1988 (38 Years)
- Total Credits
- 45 credits in database
Biography
François-Alexandre Galepides was a French actor and jazz drummer of Greek descent who used the stage name Moustache. He was born in Paris on February 14, 1929, and died on March 25, 1987, in a car accident in Arpajon at the age of 58. He joined Claude Luter's orchestra as a drummer in 1948 and played in Saint-Germain-des-Prés clubs while regularly accompanying Sidney Bechet in France. Beginning in 1950, he led his own bands, including Les sept complices and Les gros minets. From 1956, with his group Moustache et ses Moustachus, he recorded rock and roll novelty songs as a drummer and singer, including Le Croque-Skull-Creux with a text by Boris Vian, and he later formed the group Les petits Français in 1978.
Career overview
Francais-Alexandre Galepides, known by the stage name Moustache, was a French actor and jazz drummer of Greek descent. He was born on February 14, 1929, in Paris, and died on March 25, 1987, in a car accident in Arpajon. His known credits include forty-five acting appearances.
In his musical career, he joined Claude Luter's orchestra, named Lorient, as a drummer in 1948 and played in the clubs of Saint-Germain-des-Pres. He also regularly accompanied Sidney Bechet in France. Beginning in 1950, he led his own bands, which were called Les sept complices and Les gros minets. Starting in 1956, with the group Moustache et ses Moustachus, he recorded several rock and roll novelty songs as both a drummer and a singer, including Le Croque-Skull-Creux, which featured a text by Boris Vian. Later, in 1978, he formed the group Les petits Francais.
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Full Filmography
45 titles- War and Remembrance (1988) as Mr. Gaffori
- Champs-Elysées (1982) as Self
- Quarter to Two Before Jesus Christ (1982) as Emir
- Swimming Instructor (1979) as Zopoulos
- The Last Romantic Lover (1978) as Le pêcheur
- Silver Bears (1977) as Signore Bendetti
- Monsieur Papa (1977) as Gilles' father
- Les Jeux de 20 heures (1976) as Self
- Let's Make a Dirty Movie (1976)
- Midi Première (1975) as Self
- Les Rendez-vous du dimanche (1975) as Self
- Système 2 (1975) as Self
- Zorro (1975) as Sgt. Garcia
- Beyond Fear (1975) as Raoul Georgeaud
- Le Grand Échiquier (1972) as Self
- Midi trente (1972) as Self
- Cadet Rousselle (1971) as Self
- Ubu enchaîné (1971)
- Le Cri du cormoran, le soir au-dessus des jonques (1971) as Henchman of Mr. K.
- Istanbul Express (1969) as Gustav
- Avalanche (1969)
- Mayerling (1968)
- A Flea in Her Ear (1968) as Fat Man in Room 11
- Two for the Road (1967) as Bit part (uncredited)
- Deux Romains en Gaule (1967) as Un ancien combattant gaulois
- How to Steal a Million (1966) as Guard
- Circus World (1964) as Bartender
- The Abominable Man of Customs (1963) as Inspector
- In the French Style (1963) as Bistro Owner
- Paris Blues (1961) as Mustachio
- Goodbye Again (1961) as Personality Dancing at the Épi Club
- Long Live Henry IV... Long Live Love! (1961) as La Ferrière
- Jack of Spades (1960)
- Tonight We Kill (1959) as (uncredited)
- Island Fisherman (1959) as Gendarme
- Neither Seen Nor Recognized (1958) as Ovide Parju
- Three Days to Live (1958) as Davros
- Ramuntcho (1958) as 'The Chilean', innkeeper
- Incognito (1958) as Taxi driver
- Love in the Afternoon (1957) as Butcher (uncredited)
- Crazy in the Noodle (1957) as Orchestra's drummer
- The Big Bluff (1957) as Moustache, friend of Morgan
- Law of the Streets (1956) as Road worker
- The Lebanese Mission (1956) as Hassan - le patron de la boîte de nuit
- My Seal and Them (1951) as Le Phoque
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What movies or TV shows is Moustache best known for?
Moustache is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including War and Remembrance (1988), Champs-Elysées (1982), Silver Bears (1977), Goodbye, Till Tomorrow (1960).
When and where was Moustache born?
Moustache was born on February 14, 1929 in Paris, France. They passed away on March 25, 1987.
How many credits does Moustache have?
Moustache has accumulated over 45 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1951 to 1988.
What is Moustache's background in cinema and television?
François-Alexandre Galepides was a French actor and jazz drummer of Greek descent who used the stage name Moustache. He was born in Paris on February 14, 1929, and died on March 25, 1987, in a car accident in Arpajon at the age of 58. He joined Claude Luter's orchestra as a drummer in 1948 and played in Saint-Germain-d...
Moustache by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Midi Première (1975) as Self — aged about 46
- Le Grand Échiquier (1972) as Self — aged about 43
- War and Remembrance (1988) as Mr. Gaffori — aged about 59
- How to Steal a Million (1966) as Guard — aged about 37
- Goodbye Again (1961) as Personality Dancing at the Épi Club — aged about 32
- Les Jeux de 20 heures (1976) as Self — aged about 47
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