The Greatest French Comedians

Birthdate: December 16, 1883

Sun Sign: Sagittarius

Birthplace: Cavernes, Saint-Loubès, Gironde, French Third Republic

Died: November 1, 1925

French comedian, filmmaker, and screenwriter of the silent-film era, Gabriel Leuvielle, better known as Max Linder, is remembered as the world’s first movie star. He is known to have influenced Charlie Chaplin. He also created his iconic character Max, beginning with The Skater's Debut, and played it in several comedies later.