Alain Delon , the French cinema icon who recently passed away, was more than just an actor; he was a symbol of an era, embodying the allure and complexity that defined the golden age of European cinema. Over a career that spanned five decades and more than 100 films, Delon captivated audiences worldwide with a unique Alain Fabien Maurice Marcel Delon (French pronunciation: [alɛ̃ dəlɔ̃]; 8 November 1935 – 18 August 2024) was a French actor. He became famous quickly, and by the age of 23, he was already being compared to French actors like Gérard Philipe and Jean Marais. Delon starred in more than 80 movies over six decades, including such classics as "Le Samouraï" and "The Leopard." He was 88. Alain Delon . Actor: Le Samouraï. Alain Fabien Maurice Marcel Delon was born in Sceaux, Hauts-de-Seine, France, to Édith (Arnold) and Fabien Delon . His father was of French and Corsican Italian descent, and his mother was of French and German ancestry.