Albert Falco

Albert Falco (born October 17, 1927 in Marseille ; † April 21, 2012 ibid) was a French diver and researcher, who was best known for his collaboration with Jacques-Yves Cousteau .

Albert Falco was a long-time companion of Cousteau, who in the almost forty years at his side (1952–1990) earned the rank of "chief diver" and captain of the Calypso .

He played a leading role in several films conceived by Cousteau, such as in 1956 in Le monde du silence .

In 2010 he was accepted into the Legion of Honor as 'Chevalier de la Légion d'Honneur' .

Individual evidence

↑ ^a ^b Obituary of the Telegraph (Engl.)

Web links

Commons : Albert Falco - collection of images, videos and audio files

Albert Falco in the Internet Movie Database (English)

personal data
SURNAME	Falco, Albert
BRIEF DESCRIPTION	French diver
DATE OF BIRTH	October 17, 1927
PLACE OF BIRTH	Marseille
DATE OF DEATH	April 21, 2012
Place of death	Marseille

[telegraph-1] Obituary of the Telegraph (Engl.)