Alain Delon

Alain Fabien Maurice Marcel Delon (8 November 1935 – 18 August 2024) was a French actor, film producer, screenwriter, and singer. He emerged as one of the leading stars of the French and European cinema in the 1960's and continued his career through several decades. Delon was recognized for his remarkable performances in prominent films like Women Are Weak (1959), Purple Noon (1960), Rocco and His Brothers (1960), L'Eclisse (1962), The Leopard (1963), The Black Tulip (1964), The Last Adventure (1967), Le Samouraï (1967), The Girl on a Motorcycle (1968), La Piscine (1969), Le Cercle Rouge (1970), Un flic (1972), and Monsieur Klein (1976).

Despite his immense success and popularity, both in France and internationally, Delon was also a controversial figure. His relationships and personal life often made headlines. He was involved in a notorious murder case known as the "Markovic Affair" and was questioned about his connections to the French criminal underworld. Delon's enduring impact on popular culture extended beyond his film work. He became a prominent pop culture figure, with his face appearing on magazine covers, movie posters, and other media. He was also the subject of numerous songs and tributes, cementing his status as an icon of global cinema.