Darry Cowl established his distinctive physical comedy and unique voice in popular films like Cette sacrée gamine and En effeuillant la marguerite, gaining significant recognition as a rising comedic talent. These early roles alongside Brigitte Bardot helped define his screen persona.
He achieved widespread stardom with the lead role in the highly successful film Le Triporteur. This film cemented his reputation as a major comedic actor in French cinema, demonstrating his ability to carry a movie as the central character.