Fernandel, born Fernand Joseph Désiré Contandin, was a French actor and singer renowned for his comedic talent. He was born in Marseille on May 8, 1903, to a family with origins in Italy. He rose to fame through French vaudeville, operettes, and music-hall revues. His stage name came from his marriage to Henriette Manse, sister of his close friend and frequent film collaborator, Jean Manse. Fernandel was deeply attached to his wife, earning him the affectionate nickname of 'Fernand d'elle' from his mother-in-law, meaning 'Her Fernand.'
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Time Zone - Europe/Paris (0:9 E)
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Meaning of the name - Fernandel
Brave, bold (derived from the name Fernand)
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Place of Birth: 5th arrondissement of Marseille
Place of Death: 16th arrondissement of Paris
Cause of Death: lung cancer
Occupation: film actor | television actor | director | film director | stage actor | comedian | singer | actor
Spouses: Henriette-Félicie Manse
Children: Franck Fernandel
Employers: Banque nationale de crédit
Awards Received: officier de l’Instruction publique | Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres | Knight of the National Order of Merit | Golden Leopard | honorary citizenship | Knight of the Legion of Honour | National Order of Merit
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 8, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for May 8, 2024 |
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| Sun | 16 Taurus 42 | 18 Taurus 23 | 12 Virgo 42 |
| Moon | 9 Libra 57 | 23 Taurus 10 | 7 Pisces 1 |
| Mercury | 7 Gemini 54 | 22 Aries 14 | 9 Libra 34 |
| Venus | 23 Gemini 57 | 11 Taurus 6 | 29 Virgo 50 |
| Mars | 27 Virgo 25 | 6 Aries 2 | 19 Scorpio 10 |
| Jupiter | 16 Pisces 37 | 25 Taurus 52 | 18 Pisces 41 |
| Saturn | 9 Aquarius 40 | 17 Pisces 11 | 4 Aquarius 0 |
| Uranus | 25 Sagittarius 0 | 22 Taurus 51 | 21 Sagittarius 35 |
| Neptune | 1 Cancer 46 | 29 Pisces 8 | 5 Cancer 39 |
| Pluto | 18 Gemini 26 | 2 Aquarius 5 | 20 Gemini 40 |
| Rahu | 14 Libra 25 | 14 Aries 4 | 8 Libra 0 |
| Ketu | 14 Aries 25 | 14 Libra 4 | 8 Aries 0 |
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