Comic actor Jacques

TATI

His iconic character often stumbled through life in a trench coat and bowler hat.

This clue refers to Jacques Tati, the famous French filmmaker and comic actor known for his slapstick humor and iconic character Monsieur Hulot. The answer "TATI" is simply his last name, which is often how crosswords shorten names for brevity. If you're familiar with classic European cinema, his films like Playtime or Mon Oncle might ring a bell—otherwise, it’s a straightforward reference to a well-known figure in comedy.