Roland Toutain | |
Birth Date: | 15 October 1905 |
Birth Place: | Paris, France |
Death Place: | Argenteuil (Val-d'Oise), France |
Occupation: | Stuntman, Actor |
Yearsactive: | 1923–1957 |
Spouse: | Odette Calais (divorced) (??) (divorced) (??) (divorced) |
Children: | Jacques Maire |
Roland Toutain (October 18, 1905 - October 16, 1977) was a French actor, songwriter and stuntman. He appeared in 55 films between 1924 and 1957, both in leading and supporting roles.
Toutain is known for playing the aviator André Jurieux in Jean Renoir's film The Rules of the Game (La Règle du jeu).[1] The role suited him: Toutain was also an avid hobby aviator, as well as an acrobat. He first gained fame as an actor in the adventure film and its sequel . Toutain also appeared in Fritz Lang's Liliom (1934).[2] His film career slowed down in the late 1940s and he made his final movie in 1956. He was a good friend of fellow actor Jean Marais,[3] who organized his funeral.[4]