Charles Gérard
ActingAbout Charles Gérard
Charles Gérard (born Gérard Adjémian, 1 December 1922 – 19 September 2019) was a French actor and director. He appeared in more than fifty films beginning in 1957. In many films he worked with director Claude Lelouch. He was a close friend of Jean-Paul Belmondo for over 60 years. Gérard was of Armenian origin. Source: Article "Charles Gérard" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA 3.0.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Charles Gérard reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Comedy
The majority of Charles Gérard's filmography leans towards the Comedy genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 28% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Charles Gérard remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Deux mamans pour Noël, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Charles Gérard Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Charles Gérard's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Charles Gérard.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Belmondo, le magnifique | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Belmondo by Belmondo | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | The Final Lesson | Charly, le voisin de chambre de Madeleine | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Turf | Casquette | Flop | Similar → |
| 2012 | The Players | Richard | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | Belmondo, il était une fois le beau monde | Self (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Belmondo, itinéraire... | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | A Man and His Dog | Un SDF | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | The Courage to Love | un client de la bijouterie | Flop | Similar → |
| 2003 | The Car Keys | Man who sells his Mercedes | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | Chance or Coincidence | l'homme sur le bateau | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | Deux mamans pour Noël | Edouard | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | All That... for This?! | Policeman | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | The Beautiful Story | Didier Louis | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | There Were Days... and Moons | L'homme au couteau | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Bandits | Tonton | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Kamikaze | Le flic | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | A Man and a Woman: 20 Years Later | Charlot | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | Going and Coming Back | Ténardon | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | Long Live Life | Charles | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | Edith and Marcel | Charlot | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | The Graduates of the Last Row | Le colonel | Flop | Similar → |
| 1982 | Qu'est-ce qui fait courir David ? | William | Flop | Similar → |
| 1981 | Bolero | Charlot | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Pétrole ! Pétrole ! | Prince Atiz | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | Le Guignolo | Abdel Fahrad, sbire de Yasser | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | Les Charlots en délire | Charles Roger Chabot | Flop | Similar → |
| 1979 | The Bit Between the Teeth | Ménard | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | Cop or Hood | Cazauban | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | The Small Timers | Charlot, dit "L'Empereur" | Flop | Similar → |
| 1978 | Ne pleure pas | L'entraineur Deltreuil | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | Animal | Hyacinthe | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | The Toy | The photographer, colleague of François | Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | The Body of My Enemy | Le chauffeur de taxi | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | Incorrigible | Raoul | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | Un jour, la fête | Marcel | Average | Similar → |
| 1974 | Marriage | un ancien combattant | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | The Slap | Christine's neighbor (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | And Now My Love | Simon's Friend | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | Happy New Year | Charlot | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Money Money Money | Charlot | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | It Only Happens to Others | Un collègue de Marcello (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1971 | Smic, Smac, Smoc | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1971 | Smic, Smac, Smoc | Charlot 'Smic' | Flop | Similar → |
| 1970 | The Crook | Charlot | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Sleeping Car Murder | Un travesti près du kiosque à journaux (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Anyone Can Kill Me | Un détenu | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | Monsieur Vincent | Un galérien (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Mystery Tour | Strombolian (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1946 | Back Streets of Paris | Extra (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
Charles Gérard - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Charles Gérard?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Charles Gérard is "Deux mamans pour Noël" with a rating of 9.0/10.
How many movies has Charles Gérard acted in?
Charles Gérard has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Charles Gérard?
Other notable films include "Belmondo by Belmondo", "Belmondo, le magnifique", and "Belmondo, itinéraire...".