Editing Louis de Funès (section)

== Theatrical career ==
De Funès began his show business career in the theatre, where he enjoyed moderate success and also played small roles in films. Even after he attained the status of a [[movie star]], he continued to play theatre roles. His stage career culminated in a magnificent performance in the play ''Oscar'', a role which he would reprise a few years later in [[Oscar (1967 film)|the film adaptation]].