On November 8, 1935, in the quiet Parisian suburb of Sceaux, a boy was born who would one day be hailed as one of the most handsome men in the world and an icon of international cinema. His name was Alain Delon, and his journey from an unsettled childhood to worldwide fame remains one of the most fascinating stories in film history.
For seniors who grew up watching the golden age of cinema, Delon’s name still carries the glamour of a bygone era — when movie stars were larger than life, yet deeply human beneath the surface.
