Christian Duvaleix, a talented comedic actor, was a faithful companion of French light theatre, music-hall, stand-up comedy, and radio for nearly four decades. He was a member of Robert Dhéry's famous company of loonies, "Les Branquignols", from 1948 and appeared in numerous movie comedies, showcasing his subtle style of comic effects.
Some of his notable film appearances include Robert Dhéry's "Branquignol" in 1949, "The American Beauty" in 1961, and "Vos gueules les mouettes!" in 1974, as well as Norbert Carbonnaux's "Les corsaires du Bois de Boulogne" in 1954. He also appeared in three of Jean-Pierre Mocky's movies, but surprisingly, not in comedies, including "Un couple" in 1960, "Solo" in 1970, and "Un linceul n'a pas de poches" in 1974.
Christian Duvaleix was often chosen for supporting roles in international English-speaking productions, such as "Paris When It Sizzles" in 1964 and "Isadora" in 1968, due to his typically French looks. Born in Tunis in 1923, he was the son of comedian Albert Duvaleix and the father of painter Jean-Pierre Duvaleix.
Christian Duvaleix was an amateur artist himself, just like his father and son. He died at the age of 56 and is buried beside his father in the cemetery of Garches, near Paris.
