**Raymond Devos (1922-2006)** was a celebrated French humorist and monologist, a master of wordplay and the absurd. Although his primary fame stemmed from his theatrical career, he also had a notable cinematic presence, often playing roles that extended his distinctive comedic style onto the screen.

Devos is known for bringing to his cinematic characters the same surreal humor and deep poetic vein that characterized his stage performances. Among his most significant performances is his role in **"Zazie in the Metro" (Zazie dans le Métro, 1960)** by Louis Malle, where his eccentricity perfectly blended with the film's atmosphere. He also appeared in successful films such as **"My Father's Glory" (La Gloire de mon père, 1990)** and **"My Mother's Castle" (Le Château de ma mère, 1990)**, adaptations of Marcel Pagnol's novels, in which he showed a sweeter and more melancholic side.

His typical roles were often eccentric characters, sometimes bizarre or philosophical, capable of delivering moments of brilliant humor through an impeccable use of language and an innate ability to observe the absurdity of everyday life.