A popular French performer adept in a variety of genres, Cassel came to prominence in Les Jeux de L'Amour (1960). Other notable films include Cyrano et d'Artagnan (1963), L'Armee des Ombres (1969), The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie (1972), The Three Musketeers (1973) and Murder on the Orient Express (1974).