Albert Simonin

Known for WritingBorn 1905-04-18 — died 1980-02-15Paris, France

Albert Simonin (1905–1980) was a French novelist and scriptwriter. He was born in the La Chapelle quarter of the 18th arrondissement of Paris. His father was a florist. Albert was orphaned by the age of 16. His novel Touchez Pas au Grisbi featuring the Parisian gangster Max le Menteur was turned into a movie starring Jean Gabin that is regarded as a classic example of French film noir. Simonin co-authored the screenplay for the movie. After World War II, he spent five years in prison for collaboration.

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Known for

A Bullet in the Gun Barrel

1958 · as Chang, the Chinese (uncredited)

Candide or The Optimism in the 20th Century

1960 · as Le major Simpson / Major Simpson

Michel Audiard et le mystère du triangle des Bermudes

2002 · as Self (archive footage)

Burning Fuse

1957 · as Albert (uncredited)