7 Surprising Facts About the Iconic Alain Delon You Never Knew

7: Alain Delon was once considered for the role of James Bond but he refused to act in English.

6: Delon served in the French Navy during the First Indochina War before his acting career took off.

5: Despite his tough-guy image, Delon was an accomplished painter & art collector, owning works of Picasso & Modigliani.

4: He was once convicted of assaulting a paparazzo, showcasing his intense disdain for the invasive press.

3: Alain Delon’s face became the model for the famous animated character, Lupin III, created by manga artist Monkey Punch.

2: Delon was a trained butcher before entering the film industry, a job that honed his precision and discipline.

1: He was a close friend of both Jean-Paul Belmondo & Romy Schneider, creating one of cinema's most iconic friendships.