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French actors Jean-Paul Belmondo (L) and Alain Delon (R) attend the inauguration of Paul Belmondo museum dedicated to the work of Jean-Paul Belmondo's father, in Boulogne-Billancourt, outside Paris, on Septembre 14, 2010 in Boulogne-Billancourt. The Paul Belmondo museum houses an important collection of his sculptures, moulds, medals and drawings. AFP PHOTO / PATRICK KOVARIK

Jean-Paul Belmondo, French actor, in "Cyrano". Paris, on January 29, 1990.

Jean-Paul Belmondo, French actor, in his study. Paris, avenue Montaigne, 1988.

May 14, 1972 - Nice, FRANCE - French actor JEAN-PAUL BELMONDO arriving at Victoria Studios with CLAUDIA CARDINALE, who was originally touted as Italy's answer to Brigitte Bardot. Once a key face of the French New Wave and one of the most famous actors in French film, Jean-Paul Belmondo strayed from his art cinema roots and morphed into a prolific, bankable action comedy star from the mid-'60s on. (Credit Image: ? KEYSTONE Pictures USA)/ eyevine

Jan 01, 1971 - Paris, FRANCE - French actor JEAN-PAUL BELMONDO pictured during shooting of 'The Burglars'. Once a key face of the French New Wave and one of the most famous actors in French film, Jean-Paul Belmondo strayed from his art cinema roots and morphed into a prolific, bankable action comedy star from the mid-'60s on. (Credit Image: ? KEYSTONE Pictures USA)/ eyevine

Jan 01, 1970 - Paris, FRANCE - French actor JEAN-PAUL BELMONDO with URSULA ANDRESS during an art exhibition. Ursula Andress became an international sensation through her bikini-clad appearance as Honey Rider in the first James Bond movie Dr. No (1962), a role for which she was paid 10,000 dollars. Once a key face of the French New Wave and one of the most famous actors in French film, Jean-Paul Belmondo strayed from his art cinema roots and morphed into a prolific, bankable action comedy star from the mid-'60s on. (Credit Image: ? KEYSTONE Pictures USA)/ eyevine

Mar 26, 1963 - Paris, FRANCE - French actors JEAN-PAUL BELMONDO and JEANNE MOREAU. Once a key face of the French New Wave and one of the most famous actors in French film, Jean-Paul Belmondo strayed from his art cinema roots and morphed into a prolific, bankable action comedy star from the mid-'60s on. (Credit Image: ? KEYSTONE Pictures USA)/ eyevine

Les acteurs fran??ais Jeanne Moreau (D) et Jean-Paul Belmondo (L) posent pour les photographes sur la terrasse de l'h??tel Carlton, sur la Croisette, le 20 mai 1960 ?. Cannes, lors du Festival de Cannes, o?? ils sont venus pr??senter le film dont ils sont les vedettes "Moderato Cantabile".