A strange, scruffy, highly-depressed individual, he was best known for his light comedic work, but was actually more drawn to playing losers, misfits, rather luckless, sometimes tortured characters on film.
Brother of Jean-Pierre Maurin.
Daughter Angèle Herry-Leclerc, with actress Miou-Miou, born in 1974.
In his last completed film, entitled Paradise for All, his character suffers from depression and commits suicide.
In the late 60s he joined an experimental acting troupe called the 'Café de la Gare' -- a company that included future French star Miou-Miou, whom he subsequently co-starred with in movies.
Second daughter, Lola, was born around 1980.
Son of Mado Maurin.