Trivia

Was originally cast to play Ali in Lawrence of Arabia (1962) but was replaced on location by Omar Sharif.

Popular smooth and slick French leading man of the 1950s and 1960s who played continental lover types and appeared with such top-notch directors as Louis Malle and Claude Chabrol.

Studied at the Paris Conservatoire and made his stage debut at age 20.

Partner of Josephine Chaplin (1977-1983), one son Julien Ronet, born in 1980.

Appeared in four films for director Claude Chabrol.

Studied philosophy. Had a passion for literature, music and painting.

Directed two films - Le voleur du Tibidabo (1965) and Bartleby (1976).

He wrote 2 books : "L'ile des dragons" (1973) et "Le métier de comédien" (1977).

One of his mentors was actor Jean-Louis Barrault.

Son of Émile Ronet and Paule De Breuil.

Was diagnosed with lung cancer in 1980, during a medical examination following a motorcycle accident.