**André Roanne** (1896 – 1959) was a French actor, a prominent figure of silent cinema and the early sound era. He established himself as an interpreter of young protagonists, often in romantic or 'seducer' roles, distinguishing himself with his natural elegance and refined demeanor.

His film career took off in the 1910s, becoming a familiar face in Louis Feuillade's serials. Among his most important roles were the hero Robert Estelle in **Judex** (1916) and René Villedieu in **Tih Minh** (1918), where he embodied the archetype of the gallant adventurer.

Roanne successfully adapted to the transition to sound. Among his most notable films from this period are Gaston Ravel's **Le Joueur** (1929) and, in particular, Raymond Bernard's masterful version of **Les Misérables** (1934), in which he played Marius Pontmercy. He continued to act, albeit in progressively minor roles, until the 1940s.