Darry Cowl

About

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...

Known for

PalaceSeries • 1988That Naughty GirlMovie • 1956The Telephone Always Rings TwiceMovie • 1985If I Were a Rich ManMovie • 2002Up to His EarsMovie • 1965The TricyclistMovie • 1957Be Beautiful and Shut UpMovie • 1958Plucking the DaisyMovie • 1956Quarter to Two Before Jesus ChristMovie • 1982The Magnificent TrampMovie • 1959Don't Touch the White Woman!Movie • 1974How to Keep the Red Lamp BurningMovie • 1965Les MiserablesMovie • 1995Totò, Vittorio and the DoctorMovie • 1957Dandelions by the RootsMovie • 1964The Seasons of PleasureMovie • 1988People in LuckMovie • 1963Not on the LipsMovie • 2003For 200 Grand, You Get Nothing NowMovie • 1982She No Longer Talks, She ShootsMovie • 1972Le Jour de gloireMovie • 1976