Bourvil [SEP] place of death
Bourvil
André Bourvil, born André Robert Raimbourg (; 27 July 1917, Prétot-Vicquemare, France – 23 September 1970, Paris), often known mononymously as Bourvil, was a French actor and singer best known for his roles in comedy films, most notably in his collaboration with Louis de Funès in the films "Le Corniaud" (1965) and "La Grande Vadrouille" (1966). For his performance in "Le Corniaud", he won a Special Diploma at the 4th Moscow International Film Festival.
was banned; the first version by a British group named Sounds Nice (featuring Tim Mycroft on keyboard) became a top 20 hit. (The group's name "sounds nice" actually represents the two words Paul McCartney said when he heard this instrumental cover of the song). The first parody was written in 1970 by Gainsbourg himself and . Titled "Ça", it was recorded by Bourvil and , Bourvil's last release before his death. Other comedy versions were made by Frankie Howerd and June Whitfield, Judge Dread