Paul Oettly - Actor Profile

Paul Oettly

Acting
Freshness: Jan 22, 2026
18Total Films
7.2 Highest Rated

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Paul Oettly reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 18 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Paul Oettly'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 33% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Paul Oettly remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Touchez Pas au Grisbi, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Paul Oettly Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Paul Oettly's career based on audience ratings.

★7.2
Touchez Pas au Grisbi (1954) movie poster
★7.2

Touchez Pas au Grisbi: Gentleman gangster Max and his partner, Riton, pull off their last, most successful heist and find themselves comfortabl

Touchez Pas au Grisbi

1954•Crime
★7.2
Douce (1943) movie poster
★7.2

Douce: In Paris in 1887, Irène works as a governess to Douce, the grand-daughter of the dowager Countess de Bonafé. Douce belie

Douce

1943•Drama
★7.0
La Rabouilleuse (1944) movie poster
★7.0

La Rabouilleuse: 1824 in Issoudun. A bourgeois, Rouget, lives as a husband and wife, La Rabouilleuse, who holds him in her power. The old

La Rabouilleuse

1944•Drama
★7.0
Holiday for Henrietta (1952) movie poster
★7.0

Holiday for Henrietta: Two scriptwriters argue about the fate of Henrietta, a charming and gamine shopgirl. One favors a comical path for their

Holiday for Henrietta

1952•Comedy
★6.8
Mirror (1947) movie poster
★6.8

Mirror: Portrait of a two-faced man. By day he is rich, brilliant and respectable financial officer Lussac; at night, he becomes

Mirror

1947•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Paul Oettly.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1956 Blood to the Head Julien Vauquier Average Similar →
1954 Touchez Pas au Grisbi Oscar Hit Similar →
1952 Holiday for Henrietta Destiny Hit Similar →
1950 Farewell Mister Grock Wittzec Flop Similar →
1948 La Danse de mort Le général / Il generale Average Similar →
1947 Lawless Paths - Flop Similar →
1947 Mirror (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1945 The Last Judgment Professor Yakocha Flop Similar →
1944 Le bal des passants The huckster Flop Similar →
1944 Good Evening Ladies, Good Evening Gentlemen - Flop Similar →
1944 La Rabouilleuse Orsanto Hit Similar →
1943 Douce Priest Hit Similar →
1943 Captain Fracasse Matamore Average Similar →
1941 The Pavilion Burns - Flop Similar →
1941 Mlle. Desiree Le chambellan traducteur Average Similar →
1937 Forfaiture Le président du tribunal Hit Similar →
1934 The Adventurer Le meneur Flop Similar →
1933 Le Jugement de minuit Doctor Lomond Flop Similar →

Paul Oettly - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Paul Oettly?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Paul Oettly is "Touchez Pas au Grisbi" with a rating of 7.2/10.

How many movies has Paul Oettly acted in?

Paul Oettly has been featured in at least 18 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Paul Oettly?

Other notable films include "Douce", "La Rabouilleuse", and "Holiday for Henrietta".