Fernandel

Fernand Joseph Désiré Contandin (8 May 1903 – 26 February 1971), better known as Fernandel, was a French comic actor. Born near Marseille, France, to Désirée Bedouin and Denis Contandin, originating in Perosa Argentina, an Occitan town located in the province of Turin, Italy, he became a comedy star, first gaining popularity in French vaudeville, operettas, and music-hall revues. His stage name originated from his marriage to Henriette Manse, the sister of his best friend and frequent cinematic collaborator Jean Manse. So attentive was he to his wife that his mother-in-law amusingly referred to him as Fernand d'elle ("Fernand of her").

Birth and Death Data: Born May 8, 1903 (Marseille), Died February 26, 1971 (Paris)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1936 - 1947

Roles Represented in DAHR: vocalist, speaker

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Recordings (Results 26-50 of 74 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Columbia (U.K.)	CL6373	10-in.	10/6/1937	Un homme	Pierre Chagnon ; Germaine Duclos ; Fernandel	Female-male vocal duet, with instrumental ensemble	vocalist
Columbia (U.K.)	CL6604	10-in.	3/5/1938	Es-tu sûr?	Pierre Chagnon ; Fernandel	Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble	vocalist
Columbia (U.K.)	CL6605	10-in.	3/5/1938	Ne me dis plus "tu"	Pierre Chagnon ; Fernandel	Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble	vocalist
Columbia (U.K.)	CL6606	10-in.	3/5/1938	Barnabé	Pierre Chagnon ; Fernandel	Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble	vocalist
Columbia (U.K.)	CL6607	10-in.	3/5/1938	L'amour incompris	Pierre Chagnon ; Fernandel	Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble	vocalist
Columbia (U.K.)	CL6626	10-in.	3/18/1938	Scène de l'épicerie, 1re partie	Henri Borel ; Fernand Charpin ; Fernandel ; Odette Roger	Comic scene	speaker
Columbia (U.K.)	CL6627	10-in.	3/18/1938	Scène de l'épicerie, 2e partie	Henri Borel ; Fernand Charpin ; Fernandel ; Odette Roger	Comic scene	speaker
Columbia (U.K.)	CL6880	10-in.	12/9/1938	Si je jouais du trombone	Pierre Chagnon ; Fernandel	Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble	vocalist
Columbia (U.K.)	CL6881	10-in.	12/9/1938	Un dur, un vrai, un tatoué	Pierre Chagnon ; Fernandel	Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble	vocalist
Columbia (U.K.)	CL6882	10-in.	12/9/1938	Ernestito	Pierre Chagnon ; Fernandel	Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble	vocalist
Columbia (U.K.)	CL6883	10-in.	12/9/1938	Ma créole	Pierre Chagnon ; Fernandel	Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble	vocalist
Columbia (U.K.)	CL6884	10-in.	12/9/1938	C'est comme ça à Calcutta	Pierre Chagnon ; Fernandel	Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble	vocalist
Columbia (U.K.)	CL6885	10-in.	12/9/1938	Je suis une petite nature	Pierre Chagnon ; Fernandel	Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble	vocalist
Columbia (U.K.)	CL7019	10-in.	4/6/1939	Politesse	Pierre Chagnon ; Fernandel	Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble	vocalist
Columbia (U.K.)	CL7020	10-in.	4/6/1939	Pourquoi donc que tun me vexes, Victor?	Pierre Chagnon ; Fernandel	Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble	vocalist
Columbia (U.K.)	CL7021	10-in.	4/6/1939	La chanson du forçat	Pierre Chagnon ; Fernandel	Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble	vocalist
Columbia (U.K.)	CL7022	10-in.	4/6/1939	T'aimer une demi-journée	Pierre Chagnon ; Fernandel	Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble	vocalist
Columbia (U.K.)	CL7037	10-in.	4/18/1939	Idylle à Bois-le-Roi	Pierre Chagnon ; Fernandel	Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble	vocalist
Columbia (U.K.)	CL7038	10-in.	4/18/1939	Félicie aussi	Pierre Chagnon ; Fernandel	Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble	vocalist
Columbia (U.K.)	CL7039	10-in.	4/18/1939	Le grand séducteur aux yeux noirs	Pierre Chagnon ; Fernandel	Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble	vocalist
Columbia (U.K.)	CL7040	10-in.	4/18/1939	Je me mens	Pierre Chagnon ; Fernandel	Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble	vocalist
Columbia (U.K.)	CL7041	10-in.	4/18/1939	Le petit harem	Pierre Chagnon ; Fernandel	Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble	vocalist
Columbia (U.K.)	CL7158	10-in.	12/4/1939	Francine	Pierre Chagnon ; Fernandel	Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble	vocalist
Columbia (U.K.)	CL7159	10-in.	12/4/1939	On n'est jamais tout seul	Pierre Chagnon ; Fernandel	Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble	vocalist
Columbia (U.K.)	CL7217	10-in.	1/20/1940	Seccotine	Pierre Chagnon ; Fernandel	Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble	vocalist