Raymond Devos

Raymond Devos ( born November 9, 1922 in Mouscron, Belgium, † June 15, 2006 in Saint- Rémy -lès- Chevreuse, Yvelines, France) was a French comedian, comedian and clown.

Devos was known primarily for his puns with appearances on television and for his surreal humor. The French public Devos rose to a star. His first success he achieved in the 1950s.

He was inducted into the Legion of Honor and received the " Grand Prix du Théâtre " of the Académie française.

Works (selection)

Skits

Novels

  • 2002: Les Quarantièmes délirants
  • 2003: Une chenille nommée Vanessa ( with Yves Saint -Laurent )
  • 2005: Sans titre de noblesse
  • 2005: Raymond Devos, funambule des mots

Movies

Awards and prizes

  • Commander of the Legion of Honor
  • 1975: Grand Prize of the Academy Charles Cros
  • 1989: Molière for best one- man show
  • 2000: Molière honorary
  • 2001: Large Humor Price SACEM
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