Guy Decomble
ActingAbout Guy Decomble
Guy Decomble (1910–1964) was a French film and television actor. A character actor he played in a number of supporting parts in postwar cinema. One of his better known roles is as the teacher in The 400 Blows by François Truffaut.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Guy Decomble 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 Guy Decomble'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 34% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Guy Decomble remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The 400 Blows, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Guy Decomble Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Guy Decomble's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Guy Decomble.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Maigret Sees Red | l'inspecteur Lognon | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | Smrt na Cukrovém ostrově | Jean | Flop | Similar → |
| 1961 | The Nina B. Affair | Lofting | Flop | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Old Guard | Coach driver | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | Atomic Agent | Pageot | Flop | Similar → |
| 1959 | The 400 Blows | French Teacher | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | The Magnificent Tramp | Le chef de station de la R.A.T.P. | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | The Cousins | Le libraire | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Guinguette | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | The Wreckers | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | Maigret Sets a Trap | Mazet | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | La dame de Noël | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | Police Judiciaire | Inspector Mercier | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | Bob le Flambeur | Police Commissary Ledru | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Les Assassins du dimanche | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Aristocrats | Gustave, alcoolique, gardien de l'école communale | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | Black Dossier | Ll'inspecteur Leroy | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | The Unfrocked One | Le père Mascle | Flop | Similar → |
| 1953 | This Man Is Dangerous | Jacques 'le Dingue' | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | Follow That Man | Emile Kortenwirth | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | The Case Against X | Le concierge | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | We Are All Murderers | Un inspecteur | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | The House on the Dune | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | The First Weapons | Émile | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | Unusual Tales | The Obsessed Killer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Jour de Fête | Roger | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Scandal on the Champs-Élysées | Pascaud | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | Vire-vent | Justin | Flop | Similar → |
| 1947 | The Lost Village | Jean Pétrat | Flop | Similar → |
| 1947 | The House Under the Sea | Lucien | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | The Chips Are Down | Poulain | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Dreams of Love | Hurau | Flop | Similar → |
| 1946 | Homeland | un échevin | Flop | Similar → |
| 1946 | The Ideal Couple | Operator | Flop | Similar → |
| 1946 | Song of the Clouds | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1946 | The Last Penny | Richard | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | Hanged Man's Farm | Bénoni | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | The Great Pack | Me Frouas | Flop | Similar → |
| 1945 | Farandole | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1944 | Florence is Crazy | (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | First in Line | Warfield | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Adieu Léonard | Knife-grinder | Flop | Similar → |
| 1943 | Madame et le mort | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1943 | Le Voyageur de la Toussaint | Robert (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | The Trump Card | Aspirant | Flop | Similar → |
| 1938 | The Time of the Cherries | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1937 | Forfaiture | Un joueur | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Bizarre, Bizarre | le maquereau (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Crime of Monsieur Lange | Typesetter (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | It's in the Bag | Le pasteur (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
Guy Decomble - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Guy Decomble?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Guy Decomble is "The 400 Blows" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has Guy Decomble acted in?
Guy Decomble has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Guy Decomble?
Other notable films include "Florence is Crazy", "Bob le Flambeur", and "First in Line".