Louis de Funès

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Louis de Funès born?July 31, 1914
2. Where was Louis de Funès born?Paris, France
3. Who was Louis de Funès?Louis de Funès was a famous French comedian and actor who made people laugh with his energetic faces and silly characters.
4. What made his comedy so funny?His comedy used fast movements, funny facial expressions, and loud sounds that made his characters laugh at themselves.

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