Robert le Flon (1887-1972) was a French actor and director, a prominent figure in 20th-century theatre and cinema. A leading member of the Comédie-Française, where he became a *sociétaire* in 1926, he was distinguished by his interpretive rigor and stage presence, also working as a director of acclaimed productions. His film career, which spanned from the 1920s to the 1960s, is characterized by a long series of supporting roles in landmark films of French cinema. His most memorable film appearances include roles in Jacques Feyder's *Carnival in Flanders* (1935), Henri-Georges Clouzot's *Le Corbeau* (1943), and Marcel Carné's masterpiece *Children of Paradise* (1945). Recognized for his versatility, Le Flon was an actor capable of bringing depth and authority to each of his characters, leaving a significant mark both on stage and on screen.