The funeral of actor Bruno Salomone, who died on Sunday at the age of 55, will be held on Monday in Joinville-le-Pont, in the Val-de-Marne department, near Paris. This information was confirmed on Wednesday by his agent to AFP. According to details released on behalf of the family, "The church and the cemetery will be open to all those who wish to pay their last respects to Bruno."
The religious ceremony will begin at 10:00 AM at the Sainte-Anne church in Polangis. At 11:00 AM, the funeral procession will proceed to the municipal cemetery.
A disappearance that has sparked strong emotions
The announcement of Bruno Salomone's death from cancer sparked a wave of tributes from the entertainment world and the general public. Numerous film and television personalities paid homage to this popular actor, known for his discretion and the diversity of his roles.
Known to a wide audience, he notably played Denis Bouley in the hit series Don't do this, don't do that It was broadcast on France 2, a role that allowed him to establish himself in the French audiovisual landscape.
A career marked by comedy and television
Bruno Salomone had also distinguished himself in cinema, notably in Brice de Nicewhere he played Igor d'Hossegor, rival of the character played by Jean Dujardin. This film, which became a cult classic for an entire generation, helped to increase his fame.
In addition, he was the voice-over for the television game show. Burger Quiz, created by Alain Chabat, thus contributing to the sonic identity of this iconic show.
A start in comedy and an eclectic career
Before becoming known to the general public, Bruno Salomone had started out as a comedian in the troupe "Nous Ç Nous", alongside Jean Dujardin in particular.
Over the years, he distinguished himself in film, television, and theater, while also regularly lending his voice to dubbing productions. He notably provided the voice for Jolly Jumper in the film Lucky Luke directed by James Huth, in which Jean Dujardin played the lead role.
