André Deed

Actor

Biography

Henri André Chapais, known as André Deed (22 February 1879 – 4 October 1940), was a French actor and director, best known for his Foolshead comedies, produced in the 1900s and 1910s. André Deed was one of the first named actors in cinema, and his film series based around Foolshead were a global success.

Date of birth 1879-02-22

Place of birth Le Havre, Seine-Inférieure [now Seine-Maritime], France