Yves Montand was a French actor and singer who was active in cinema from the 1940s to the 1980s. He is best known for his roles in films such as 'The Wages of Fear' (1953), 'La Strada' (1954), 'The Night Porter' (1974) and 'LET's Make Love' (1960). He also had a successful singing career, with hits such as 'Les Feuilles Mortes' and 'Autumn Leaves'. Montand was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor for his performance in 'The Wages of Fear'.