**Alain Delon (Sceaux, 1935)** is a French actor, one of the most iconic in European cinema. His career took off in the 1960s, establishing himself with the role of Tom Ripley in René Clément's *Plein Soleil* (1960).

He quickly became an iconic figure, thanks to his enigmatic beauty and his ability to portray complex and often ambiguous characters. Key collaborations with great directors such as Luchino Visconti (*Rocco and His Brothers*, 1960; *The Leopard*, 1963), Michelangelo Antonioni (*L'Eclisse*, 1962), and Jean-Pierre Melville (*Le Samouraï*, 1967; *Le Cercle Rouge*, 1970) defined his artistic stature.

His typical roles ranged from the melancholy nobleman to the cold and solitary gangster, often embodying an elegant and tormented anti-hero. Among his most memorable performances are also those in *Borsalino* (1970) and *Zorro* (1975). Delon has remained a legendary figure for his magnetic presence and unmistakable style.