With this death on Sunday at age 88, Alain Delon left behind a robust cinematic legacy.

Here, in his honor, a closer look at some of Alain Delons most memorableand brilliantperformances.

Plein Soleil(1960)

1960 marked the start of Alain Delons legendary film career.

Alain Delon sur le tournage du film Le Samouraï de JeanPierre Melville.

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It was the kind of role that Delon would return to time and time again.

La Piscine(1969)

IsLa Piscinethe most sensual film in the history of cinema?

Such wasBorsalinos popularity that it was nominated for a Golden Globe for best foreign film in 1971.

Mr. Klein(1976)

It wasnt untilMr.

Kleinin 1976 that Delon earned his first Cesar nomination for best actor.

The winner of three Cesars, including best film,Mr.

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