Biography
Victor Lanoux, born Victor Robert Nataf, was a French actor. He began his career in cabaret, collaborating with Pierre Richard, before making his film debut in The Shameless Old Lady (1965).
Lanoux received two César Award nominations in 1976, for his performances in Cousin, Cousine and Adieu poulet. He appeared in numerous French films, including Two Men in Town (1973), The French Detective (1975), Pardon Mon Affaire (1976) and We Will All Meet in Paradise (1977). His best-known role for English-speaking audiences was as the Thief in National Lampoon's European Vacation (1985). He also had a long-running television role in the series Louis la Brocante.
Lanoux was born on 18 June 1936 in Paris and died on 4 May 2017 in Vaux-sur-Mer, France.
