Jean Del Val

Infobox actor
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name = Jean Del Val
birthdate = November 17, 1891
location = France
deathdate = March 13, 1975 (aged 83)

Jean Del Val (November 17, 1891 – March 13, 1975) was a French-born actor. He has also been credited as Jean Gauthier and Jean Gautier.

He has played roles during the Hollywood silent era, beginning with "The Fortunes of Fifi" in 1917. During the early days of talkies he served as a translator and vocal coach for French language versions of American-made films.

The classic 1942 film "Casablanca" featured Jean in the limited role as an announcer for a French radio station. In 1966 he played a non-speaking role as the comatose scientist in the science fiction film "Fantastic Voyage".

He died from a heart attack at Pacific Palisades, California and was buried in the Holy Cross Cemetery, Culver City.

elected filmograpgy

* Fantastic Voyage (1966)
* The Flying Deuces (1939)
* A Sainted Devil (1924)

External links

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