Claude Dauphin
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Claude Dauphin (19 August 1903 – 16 November 1978) was a French actor. He appeared in over 130 films between 1930 and 1978. He was born in Corbeil-Essonnes, Essonne. His father was Maurice Étienne Legrand, a poet who wrote as Franc-Nohain, and who was the librettist for Maurice Ravel's opera L'heure espagnole. Claude Dauphin died in Paris. Description above from the Wikipedia article Ry Claude Dauphin (actor), licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Claude Dauphin 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: Drama
The majority of Claude Dauphin's filmography leans towards the Drama 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 50% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Claude Dauphin remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Dédé, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Claude Dauphin Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Claude Dauphin's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Claude Dauphin.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Les Misérables | Bishop Myriel | Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Le Pion | Albert Carreaud | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | Madame Rosa | Le docteur Katz | Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | Mado | Vaudable | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | The Anchorite | Boswell | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | The Tenant | Husband at accident | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Wild Goose Chase | De Rovère | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | That Most Important Thing: Love | Mazelli | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | We Want the Colonels | Il Presidente della Repubblica | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Most Wonderful Evening of My Life | Cancelliere Bouisson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Églantine | Clément | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | The Madwoman of Chaillot | Dr. Jadin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Barbarella | President of Earth | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Tender Age | Monsieur Rebeque | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Two for the Road | Maurice Dalbret | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Grand Prix | Hugo Simon | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Is Paris Burning? | Colonel Lebel | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Lady L | Inspector Mercier | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Sleeping Car Murder | Le frère d'Eliane (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | The Visit | Lawyer Bardick | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | Symphony for a Massacre | Valoti | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | The Devil and the Ten Commandments | Georges Beaufort | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | Tiara Tahiti | Henri Farengue | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Full Treatment | David Prade | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | Too Late to Love | René Dargillière | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Quiet American | Inspector Vigot | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Phantom of the Rue Morgue | Insp. Bonnard | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | The Three Musketeers | Commentant le film par la voix de (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | Little Boy Lost | Pierre Verdier | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Casque d'Or | Félix | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Le Plaisir | le docteur | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Deported | Vito Bucelli | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | The Chocolate Girl | Paul Normand | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | Firemen's Ball | Camille, Olivier and Henri Grégeois | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | Van Gogh | Narrator | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Cruise for the Unknown One | Clément Fournil | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | Twilight | Aimé Cavalier | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | English Without Tears | François de Freycinet | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Little Nothings | Drial (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | The Tale of the Fox | Monkey | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Paris - New-York | Paul Landry | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Beating Heart | Pierre de Rougemont | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | The World Will Shake | Jean Durand | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Conflit | Gérard | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | The Curtain Rises | François Polti | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | The Spanking | Robert Grésillon | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | The Pearls of the Crown | Le prisonnier Italien en Abyssinie | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | Let's Make a Dream | Un Invité (Prologue) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Dédé | André 'Dédé' de la Huchette | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Don't Need Money | Paul | Average | Similar → |
Claude Dauphin - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Claude Dauphin?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Claude Dauphin is "Dédé" with a rating of 9.0/10.
How many movies has Claude Dauphin acted in?
Claude Dauphin has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Claude Dauphin?
Other notable films include "The Tender Age", "The Curtain Rises", and "Little Boy Lost".