Pierre Brasseur
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Pierre Brasseur, born Pierre-Albert Espinasse (22 December 1905, Paris – 16 August 1972, Bruneck, Italy) was a French actor. He was the son of actor Georges Espinasse and actress Germaine Brasseur while the latter was married to Albert Brasseur. His grandfather, Jules Brasseur, was an actor as well. The family tradition of using the name Brasseur was continued by his son Claude and his grandson Alexandre. Renowned for playing outsized characters, Brasseur is probably best known in the anglophone world for his (semi-fictionalised) portrayal of the actor Frédérick Lemaître in Les Enfants du Paradis (Children of Paradise, 1945) and as Docteur Génessier (more subdued) in the horror film Eyes Without a Face (Les Yeux sans visage, 1960) co-starring with Alida Valli. On May 30, 1927, Brasseur performed the spoken role of the Narrator in the world premiere of Igor Stravinsky's opera-oratorio Oedipus rex. Description above from the Wikipedia article Pierre Brasseur, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Pierre Brasseur 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 Pierre Brasseur'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 60% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Pierre Brasseur remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in My Friend Victor, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Pierre Brasseur Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Pierre Brasseur's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Pierre Brasseur.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Michel Audiard et le mystère du triangle des Bermudes | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Most Wonderful Evening of My Life | La Brunetière | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | The Married Couple of the Year Two | Gosselin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Goto, Island of Love | Le Gouverneur-Roi Goto III | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | Sous le signe de Monte-Cristo | Faria | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | A Little Virtuous | Jules Polnick | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | The Madman of Lab Four | Father Ballanchon | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | King of Hearts | General Géranium | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | A Matter of Resistance | Dimanche | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Two Hours to Kill | Laurent | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | Fortuna | Nissim Buzaglo | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | Cloportes | Demuldère aka 'Tonton le Brocanteur', receiver | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | Lucky Jo | Loudéac | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | A Very Handy Man | Simone Palumbo | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | Don't Tempt the Devil | Charles Cassidi, lawyer for Mrs. Dupré | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | Emile's Boat | François Larmentiel | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | Rencontres | Carl Krasner | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | Spotlight on a Murderer | Comte de Kerloquen | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Candide or The Optimism in the 20th Century | Pangloss | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Dialogue of the Carmelites | Commissioner of the Republic | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Il bell'Antonio | Alfio Magnano | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Eyes Without a Face | Professor Génessier | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Head Against the Wall | Dr. Varmont | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | The Law | Don Cesare | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Possessors | Lucien Maublanc, le cousin oisif | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Gates of Paris | Juju | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Napoleon | Barras | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | The Curious Adventures of Mr. Wonderbird | Bird (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Crimson Curtain | Ludovic Arn / Macbeth | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | Le Plaisir | Julien Ledentu | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Skipper Next to God | Captain Joris KnAipper | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | Cruise for the Unknown One | Emile Fréchisse | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | Gates of the Night | Georges | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Pétrus | Rodrigue | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | Land Without Stars | Jean-Thomas Pellerin / François-Charles Talacayud | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Children of Paradise | Frédérick Lemaître | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Summer Light | Roland | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Le soleil a toujours raison | Gabriel | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | The Path of Honor | Philippe | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Café de Paris | Le Rec | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | The Life of Giuseppe Verdi | Alexandre Dumas figlio | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Port of Shadows | Lucien | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Grisou | Hagnauer | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Heartbeat | Cousine (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Hercule | Bastien | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | The Virgin Bride | Georges Letournel, fils du mari de Jacqueline | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | A Rare Bird | Jean Berthier | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Amorous Garrison | Paul, rider | Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | My Friend Victor | Edgar Flachon | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | Backbiters | Le type de l'appareil à sous | Average | Similar → |
Pierre Brasseur - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Pierre Brasseur?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Pierre Brasseur is "My Friend Victor" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Pierre Brasseur acted in?
Pierre Brasseur has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Pierre Brasseur?
Other notable films include "The Life of Giuseppe Verdi", "A Very Handy Man", and "The Path of Honor".