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Philippe Clay

Bio: Philippe Clay, born Philippe Mathevet, (March 7, 1927 – December 13, 2007) was a French mime artist, singer and actor. He was known for his tall and slim silhouette (he was 1,90 m tall) and for his interpretations of songs by Charles Aznavour, Claude Nougaro, Jean-Roger Caussimon, Boris Vian, Serge Gainsbourg, Jean Yanne, Léo Ferré, Jacques Datin, Jean-Claude Massoulier or Bernard Dimey
Born: Mon, Mar 07 1927
Birthplace: Paris, France

Death: Thu, Dec 13 2007
Philippe Clay is 80 years old
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Poster of La TV des 70's : Quand Giscard était président
La TV des 70's : Quand Giscard était président
Philippe Clay would have been no older than 80 in La TV des 70's : Quand Giscard était président as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 07 2022
Poster of Boris Vian, un cœur qui battait trop fort
Boris Vian, un cœur qui battait trop fort
Philippe Clay would have been no older than 80 in Boris Vian, un cœur qui battait trop fort as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 13 2020
Poster of Dombey and Son
Dombey and Son
Philippe Clay was 80 in Dombey and Son as 'Jérémie'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 07 2007
Poster of 1974, une partie de campagne
1974, une partie de campagne
Philippe Clay was 74 in 1974, une partie de campagne as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 20 2002
Poster of Des croix sur la mer
Des croix sur la mer
Philippe Clay was 74 in Des croix sur la mer as 'Napoléon'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 13 2001
Poster of Tuvalu
Tuvalu
Philippe Clay was 72 in Tuvalu as 'Karl'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 19 1999
Poster of Alexina's House
Alexina's House
Philippe Clay was 72 in Alexina's House as 'Raffin'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 11 1999
Poster of The Freelancers
The Freelancers
Philippe Clay was 72 in The Freelancers as 'Le Chatelain'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 24 1999
Poster of Lautrec
Lautrec
Philippe Clay was 71 in Lautrec as 'Auguste Renoir'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 09 1998
Poster of Marceeel!!!
Marceeel!!!
Philippe Clay was 71 in Marceeel!!!
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 16 1998
Poster of Krim
Krim
Philippe Clay was 68 in Krim as 'Eugène'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 31 1995
Poster of Die Wildnis
Die Wildnis
Philippe Clay was 66 in Die Wildnis as 'Peasant'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 01 1993
Poster of Le gourou occidental
Le gourou occidental
Philippe Clay was 65 in Le gourou occidental
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 03 1993
Poster of L'Herbe rouge
L'Herbe rouge
Philippe Clay was 58 in L'Herbe rouge as 'Mr. Perle'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 11 1985
Poster of A Good Little Devil
A Good Little Devil
Philippe Clay was 56 in A Good Little Devil as 'Le Juge'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 21 1983
Poster of Salut la puce
Salut la puce
Philippe Clay was 55 in Salut la puce as 'Rigodo-Cartecolin, un marionnettiste'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 12 1983
Poster of Quarter to Two Before Jesus Christ
Quarter to Two Before Jesus Christ
Philippe Clay was 55 in Quarter to Two Before Jesus Christ as 'Herald of the arena'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 06 1982
Poster of Ubu cocu ou l'archéoptéryx
Ubu cocu ou l'archéoptéryx
Philippe Clay was 54 in Ubu cocu ou l'archéoptéryx as 'L'ébéniste'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 06 1981
Poster of Shanks
Shanks
Philippe Clay was 47 in Shanks as 'Mr. Barton'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 09 1974
Poster of The Three Musketeers
The Three Musketeers
Philippe Clay was 46 in The Three Musketeers as 'Richelieu'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 02 1974
Poster of The Insolent
The Insolent
Philippe Clay was 45 in The Insolent as 'Dargnac'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 25 1973
Poster of Les joyeux lurons
Les joyeux lurons
Philippe Clay was 45 in Les joyeux lurons as 'L'abbé Larivière'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 22 1972
Poster of Not Dumb, the Bird
Not Dumb, the Bird
Philippe Clay was 45 in Not Dumb, the Bird as 'Jack Bromfield'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 15 1972
Poster of Armiamoci e partite!
Armiamoci e partite!
Philippe Clay was 44 in Armiamoci e partite! as 'generale McMaster'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 21 1971
Poster of Pour un sourire
Pour un sourire
Philippe Clay was 43 in Pour un sourire as 'Nicolas'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 29 1970
Poster of The Hotheads
The Hotheads
Philippe Clay was 40 in The Hotheads as 'Prêcheur'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 08 1967
Poster of Sale temps pour les mouches
Sale temps pour les mouches
Philippe Clay was 39 in Sale temps pour les mouches as 'Pierre Mazaud, aka 'Félix''.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 23 1966
Poster of Ivory Coast Adventure
Ivory Coast Adventure
Philippe Clay was 38 in Ivory Coast Adventure as 'Renaud Lefranc'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 01 1965
Poster of Musketeers of the Sea
Musketeers of the Sea
Philippe Clay was 34 in Musketeers of the Sea as 'Gosselin'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 23 1962
Poster of In The Water... Which Makes Bubbles!
In The Water... Which Makes Bubbles!
Philippe Clay was 34 in In The Water... Which Makes Bubbles! as 'Jean-Louis Preminger (voice)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 25 1961
Poster of Lay Off Blondes
Lay Off Blondes
Philippe Clay was 33 in Lay Off Blondes as 'L'inspecteur Al Wheeler'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 07 1960
Poster of Take Me As I Am
Take Me As I Am
Philippe Clay was 32 in Take Me As I Am as 'Carlo'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 29 1960
Poster of The Night of the Hunted
The Night of the Hunted
Philippe Clay was 32 in The Night of the Hunted as 'Taretta'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 01 1959
Poster of The Bureaucrats
The Bureaucrats
Philippe Clay was 32 in The Bureaucrats as 'Letondu'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 30 1959
Poster of The Road to Shame
The Road to Shame
Philippe Clay was 32 in The Road to Shame as 'Tom'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 30 1959
Poster of Drôles de phénomènes
Drôles de phénomènes
Philippe Clay was 31 in Drôles de phénomènes as 'The Butler Barns'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 04 1959
Poster of Bell, Book and Candle
Bell, Book and Candle
Philippe Clay was 31 in Bell, Book and Candle as 'French Singer at the Zodiac Club'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 25 1958
Poster of Toto in Paris
Toto in Paris
Philippe Clay was 31 in Toto in Paris as 'il finto maggiordomo'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 23 1958
Poster of En bordée
En bordée
Philippe Clay was 31 in En bordée
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 10 1958
Poster of Nathalie
Nathalie
Philippe Clay was 30 in Nathalie as 'Adolphe Faisant'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 04 1957
Poster of It Happened on the 36 Candles
It Happened on the 36 Candles
Philippe Clay was 30 in It Happened on the 36 Candles as 'Self (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 16 1957
Poster of The Hunchback of Notre Dame
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Philippe Clay was 29 in The Hunchback of Notre Dame as 'Clopin Trouillefou'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 19 1956
Poster of Life is beautiful
Life is beautiful
Philippe Clay was 29 in Life is beautiful as 'le pasteur'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 05 1956
Poster of French Cancan
French Cancan
Philippe Clay was 27 in French Cancan as 'Casimir le Serpentin'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 27 1954
Poster of Le crime du Bouif
Le crime du Bouif
Philippe Clay was 24 in Le crime du Bouif
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 05 1952
Poster of Rome Express
Rome Express
Philippe Clay was 22 in Rome Express
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 18 1950

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Vivement dimanche
Vivement dimanche
Philippe Clay was 71+ in Vivement dimanche as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 20 1998
Poster of The Count of Monte Cristo
The Count of Monte Cristo
Philippe Clay was 71+ in The Count of Monte Cristo as 'Chanteur Complainte'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 07 1998
Poster of La Grande Béké
La Grande Béké
Philippe Clay was 71+ in La Grande Béké as 'Fifi Zecotte'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Mar 14 1998
Poster of Les Allumettes suédoises
Les Allumettes suédoises
Philippe Clay was 68+ in Les Allumettes suédoises as 'l'Araignée'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Mar 04 1996
Poster of La Comtesse de Charny
La Comtesse de Charny
Philippe Clay was 62+ in La Comtesse de Charny as 'Le baron de Taverney'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 05 1989
Poster of Le Gerfaut
Le Gerfaut
Philippe Clay was 60+ in Le Gerfaut as 'Le baron von Winkleried'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jul 08 1987
Poster of Catherine
Catherine
Philippe Clay was 59+ in Catherine as 'Barnabé'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Mar 19 1986
Poster of Marianne, une étoile pour Napoléon
Marianne, une étoile pour Napoléon
Philippe Clay was 56+ in Marianne, une étoile pour Napoléon as ''Black-Fish''.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Nov 21 1983
Poster of Champs-Elysées
Champs-Elysées
Philippe Clay was 54+ in Champs-Elysées as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 16 1982
Poster of 30 millions d'amis
30 millions d'amis
Philippe Clay was 48+ in 30 millions d'amis as 'Self, Self - Host'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 06 1976
Poster of Système 2
Système 2
Philippe Clay was 47+ in Système 2 as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 19 1975
Poster of Les Rendez-vous du dimanche
Les Rendez-vous du dimanche
Philippe Clay was 47+ in Les Rendez-vous du dimanche as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 12 1975
Poster of Midi trente
Midi trente
Philippe Clay was 44+ in Midi trente as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Mar 06 1972
Poster of Cadet Rousselle
Cadet Rousselle
Philippe Clay was 44+ in Cadet Rousselle as 'Self - Coup de chapeau'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Nov 04 1971
Poster of Samedi soir
Samedi soir
Philippe Clay was 43+ in Samedi soir as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 09 1971
Poster of À bout portant
À bout portant
Philippe Clay was 41+ in À bout portant as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 16 1968
Poster of Discorama
Discorama
Philippe Clay was 31+ in Discorama as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Feb 04 1959