**Philippe Leroy** (born in Paris in 1930) is a French actor who became an iconic face of Italian cinema, where he built a significant part of his prolific career.

His career, which began in the 1950s, gained momentum in the 1960s, quickly establishing himself in leading roles. He often embodied enigmatic, sophisticated, sometimes cynical or aristocratic characters, with a distinctive elegance and intensity.

His most significant films include auteur works such as *Il conformista* (Bernardo Bertolucci, 1970), where he played an ambiguous fascist, and *Mafioso* (Alberto Lattuada, 1962), which earned him a Nastro d'Argento. He also starred in popular genres such as comedy and crime thrillers, shining in films like *Seven Golden Men* (Marco Vicario, 1965). His charismatic presence made him an appreciated actor even in recent impactful roles, such as that of the rich and mysterious character in *The Consequences of Love* (Paolo Sorrentino, 2004).