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Yves Montand Biography

Birth Name:Ivo Livi

Birth Place:Monsummano, Italy

Profession Actor, Soundtrack, Producer

Fast Facts

  • Frequently advocated for human-rights issues
  • Was nominated for a 1980 César Award for Best Actor
  • Got his start in performing after being asked to join the stage with singer Edith Piaf
  • Was well known for his smooth singing voice

Awards

  • 1957Best Actor-: winner
  • 1961BAFTA Film Award-Best Foreign Actor: nominated
  • 1967NYFCC Award-Best Actor: nominated
  • 1968NSFC Award-Best Actor: nominated
  • 1973David-Best Foreign Actor (Migliore Attore Straniero): winner
  • 1976Bambi-Film - International: winner
  • 1976Best Actor-: winner
  • 1980César-Best Actor (Meilleur acteur): nominated
  • 1984César-Best Actor (Meilleur acteur): nominated
  • 1988BAFTA Film Award-Best Actor: nominated