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Serge Merlin (born Serge Merle; 29 December 1932 – 16 February 2019) was a French actor. He became internationally known for his role in the film Amélie (2001), which received widespread critical acclaim. On 9 July 2014, Merlin was made a Commander of the Order of the Arts and Letters. Source: Article "Serge Merlin" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA 3.0.
Serge Merlin was a respected French stage and screen actor known for his long career and distinct, intense performances in both arthouse cinema and mainstream dramas.
He is best known for his supporting roles in Jean-Pierre Jeunet's films, including the character of Raymond Dufayel in Amélie and Gabriel Marie in The City of Lost Children.
He was a Commander of the Order of the Arts and Letters and a significant figure in the French acting tradition.