Nicole Courcel
ActingAbout Nicole Courcel
Nicole Marie Jeanne Andrieu (21 October 1931 – 25 June 2016), better known as Nicole Courcel, was a French actress who achieved popularity through the 1950s and 1960s, though she is mostly unknown outside of France. Born in Saint-Cloud, in the western suburbs of Paris, she appeared in 43 films between 1947 and 1979. After working as an extra in a few films, she won a major role in Rendez-vous de juillet (1949), with Brigitte Auber. In 1970 she turned to television, appearing in different television films and miniseries, in which she continued to work until 2004. Courcel is best known for her role in Serge Bourguignon's Sundays and Cybele (1962). She had notable parts in: La Marie du port (1950, opposite Jean Gabin), Sacha Guitry's Royal Affairs in Versailles (1954), and La Sorcière (1956, opposite Marina Vlady). Source: Article "Nicole Courcel" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA 3.0.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Nicole Courcel 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 Nicole Courcel'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 26% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Nicole Courcel remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Testament of Orpheus, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Nicole Courcel Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Nicole Courcel's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Nicole Courcel.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Milady | Jeanne De Breuil | Flop | Similar → |
| 1984 | Dialogues des Carmélites | Mère Marie de l'incarnation | Flop | Similar → |
| 1983 | Credo | Olga Talberg | Flop | Similar → |
| 1979 | L'Esprit de famille | Hélène Moreau | Flop | Similar → |
| 1975 | Thomas | Florence, the mother | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | Madame Bovary | Emma Bovary | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | The Slap | Madeleine | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | A Police Officer Without Importance | Fabienne Fresse | Flop | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Beguines | Tamara | Flop | Similar → |
| 1972 | Money Money Money | Nicole | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | The Strangler | Claire | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | La Parisienne | Clotilde Dumesnil | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | The Night of the Generals | Raymonde | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | The Devil's Tricks | La patronne de la guinguette | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | Nick Carter and Red Club | Dora Beckmann | Flop | Similar → |
| 1963 | Stop Train 349 | Nurse Kathy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Sundays and Cybele | Madeleine | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Konga Yo | Marie | Flop | Similar → |
| 1961 | Long Live Henry IV... Long Live Love! | Jacqueline de Bueil | Flop | Similar → |
| 1961 | Amazons of Rome | Lucilla, Porcenna's wife | Flop | Similar → |
| 1961 | Paris Loves | Nicole Lasnier | Flop | Similar → |
| 1960 | Tomorrow Is My Turn | Florence | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Arden de Faversham | Alice | Flop | Similar → |
| 1960 | Testament of Orpheus | The Young Mother (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | The Man Who Walked Through the Wall | Yvonne Steiner - eine Französin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Stars Meet in Moscow | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Lady and the Gipsy | Georgina Welles | Flop | Similar → |
| 1958 | La dame de Noël | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | La Peau de l'ours | Anne-Marie Ledrut | Flop | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Inspector Likes a Fight | Hélène Davault | Flop | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Case of Dr. Laurent | Francine Payot | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | The Blonde Witch | Kristina Lundgren | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | Club of Women | Nicole Leroy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1955 | Papa, Mama, My Wife and Me | Catherine Langlois, l'épouse de Robert | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | No Exit | Olga | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Papa, Mama, the Maid and I | Catherine Liseray, young neighbor | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Vice Dolls | Véronique Gaudin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Nights of Shame | Maria | Flop | Similar → |
| 1954 | The Big Flag | Madeleine | Flop | Similar → |
| 1954 | Le collège en folie | Lydia | Flop | Similar → |
| 1954 | Boom on Paris | elle-même | Flop | Similar → |
| 1954 | Royal Affairs in Versailles | Mrs. de Chalis | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Fatal Affair | Léone Fassler | Flop | Similar → |
| 1951 | Gigolo | Dominique | Flop | Similar → |
| 1951 | The Lovers of Bras-Mort | Monique Levers | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Marie of the Port | Marie Le Flem | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | Rendezvous in July | Christine Courcel | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | In the Eyes of Memory | A student from the Simon course | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Monelle | Waitress at the restaurant (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | Antoine & Antoinette | - | Average | Similar → |
Nicole Courcel - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Nicole Courcel?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Nicole Courcel is "Testament of Orpheus" with a rating of 7.7/10.
How many movies has Nicole Courcel acted in?
Nicole Courcel has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Nicole Courcel?
Other notable films include "Sundays and Cybele", "The Lovers of Bras-Mort", and "The Case of Dr. Laurent".