Jean Gabin
Born Jean-Alexis Moncorgé in Paris , France , he grew up in the village of Meriel in the Seine-et-Oise departement about 22 miles (35 kilometers) north of the city of Paris . The son of cabaret entertainers, he worked as a laborer, but at age 19 entered show business with a bit part in a Folies Bergeres production. He continued performing in a variety of minor roles before going ...