Charles Ferdinand Ramuz was born on September 24, 1878 in Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland. He was a writer and actor, known for The Soldier's Tale (1964), Farinet ou l'or dans la montagne (1939) and Prica o vojniku (1976). He was married to Cécile Cellier. He died on May 23, 1947 in Pully, Vaud.