Alain Delon, born Alain Fabien Maurice Marcel Delon on November 8, 1935, in Sceaux, France, was a renowned French actor, film producer, screenwriter, and singer. He was known for his striking good looks and became an international sex symbol and one of the foremost European actors of the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s.

Alain Delon had a tumultuous childhood, with his parents divorcing early on. He was frequently expelled from school and had a rebellious nature. He served with the French Marines in Indochina in the early 1950s before deciding to pursue an acting career.

His career began in the late 1950s, and he quickly gained international recognition with his role in Purple Noon in 1960. He went on to star in several critically acclaimed films, including Rocco and His Brothers, L'Eclisse, The Leopard, Le Samouraï, and La Piscine.

Alain Delon worked with many prominent directors, such as Luchino Visconti, Jean-Luc Godard, Jean-Pierre Melville, Michelangelo Antonioni, and Louis Malle. Over his career, he starred in over 90 films and became known for his roles in gangster films and crime dramas.

In his personal life, Alain Delon had several high-profile relationships. He was married to Nathalie Barthélémy from 1964 to 1969, and they had a son named Anthony Delon. He also had relationships with Romy Schneider, Mireille Darc, and Rosalie van Breemen, with whom he had two more children, Anouchka and Alain-Fabien.

He was known for his tumultuous love life and his connections with the underworld, which often made headlines.

Throughout his career, He received numerous awards and honors. He won the César Award for Best Actor for his performance in Notre histoire in 1985. He was also honored with the Honorary Golden Bear at the Berlin International Film Festival in 1995 and the Honorary Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival in 2019.

He was made a Chevalier (Knight) of the Légion d'honneur in 1991. In addition to his acting career, Alain Delon also recorded the spoken part in the popular 1973 song "Paroles, paroles," a duet with Dalida.

Alain Delon passed away on August 18, 2024, at the age of 88 in Douchy, France. He left behind a legacy as one of the most iconic and influential actors in European cinema. His contributions to the film industry and his enduring popularity have cemented his place as a cultural and cinematic legend.