Jean Del Val was a French-born actor, also credited as Jean Gauthier and Jean Gautier.
He played roles during the Hollywood silent era, beginning with The Fortunes of Fifi in 1917. During the early days of talkies he served as a translator and vocal coach for French language versions of American-made films. Two of his notable credits include the classic 1942 film Casablanca in a small role as an announcer for a French radio station in one of the opening scenes, and historical figure Ferdinand Foch in the 1941 film Sergeant York, based on the life of Alvin York. His most well-known role was comatose scientist Dr. Jan Benes in the 1966 science fiction film Fantastic Voyage.
He also appeared on 5 episodes of the television series Combat!: first, uncredited in the episode "A Day in June", followed by "No Trumpets, No Drums" as Marceau, then as a French farmer in "Birthday Cake", Father Bomar in "The Steeple", and Brother Edmundo in "The Mockingbird".
| Date of Birth | 17th November 1891 |
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| Date of Death | 13th March 1975 |
| Age at Death | 83 Years |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
| Country | France |
| Current City | Paris |
| Birth Place | Paris |
| Nationality | France |
| Citizenship | France |
| Occupation | actor, vocal coach |
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