Alain Delon, a famous French actor, has died at the age of 88. He was well- known in the 1960s and 1970s and worked with many great film directors. Delon was famous for playing tough characters like gangsters and lovers in movies. He was born on November 8, 1935, near Paris, France. When hewas young, he had trouble in school and was even expelled. Later, he joined the French Navy but was discharged after some issues. His life changed in 1957 when he was discovered at the Cannes Film Festival and started his acting
career.
Delon acted in many popular films like "Rocco and His Brothers" (1960), "Le Samouraï" (1967), and "The Leopard" (1963). He was very handsome, which helped him become a star, but he was alsoknown for his talent. In 1984, he won a César Award, which is like the French version of the Oscars.
Delon had a complicated personal life, with many relationships and some controversies. He wasmarried once and had three children. In his later years, he had health problems after a stroke in 2019. He retired from acting and made his last film appearance in 2012. Even after his retirement, his oldmovies remained popular and were shown in cinemas again.
Delon will be remembered as a significant figure in French cinema, known for his good looks and strong screen presence.
Multiple Choice Questions
1.In which decade was Alain Delon most famous?
a) 1940s
b) 1950s
c) 1960s
d) 1980s
2.Which film earned Alain Delon a César Award in 1984?
a) "Le Samouraï"
b) "Notre Histoire"
c) "The Leopard"
d) "La Piscine"
3.Where was Alain Delon discovered, leading to the start of his acting career?
a) Paris
b) Hollywood
c) Cannes Film Festival
d) New York City
4.What kind of characters was Alain Delon famous for playing?
a) Comedians
b) Musicians
c) Gangsters and lovers
d) Scientists
5.Which movie did Alain Delon play Julius Caesar?
a) "La Piscine"
b) "Astérix aux Jeux Olympiques"
c) "Le Cercle Rouge"
d) "The Talented Mr. Ripley"
True/False Questions
1.Alain Delon won a César Award for his role in "Le Samouraï."
True/False
2.Alain Delon was discovered at the Cannes Film Festival.
True/False
3.Alain Delon had a long career in Hollywood, making many successful American films.
True/False
4.Alain Delon’s last movie appearance was in 2012.
True/False
5.Alain Delon had a stroke in 2019, which affected his health.
True/False
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