Pierre Fresnay
ActingAbout Pierre Fresnay
Pierre Fresnay was a French stage and film actor.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Pierre Fresnay 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 Fresnay'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 40% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Pierre Fresnay remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Grand Illusion, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Pierre Fresnay Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Pierre Fresnay's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Pierre Fresnay.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Clock Head | Tête d'horloge | Flop | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Old Guard | Baptiste Talon, retired SNCF employee | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Thousandth Window | Armand Vallin | Flop | Similar → |
| 1959 | The Dreadful | César Dandieu | Flop | Similar → |
| 1958 | Et ta sœur… | Bastien | Flop | Similar → |
| 1957 | A Bomb for a Dictator | Luis Vargas | Flop | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Ostrich Has Two Eggs | Hippolyte Barjus | Flop | Similar → |
| 1956 | L'Homme aux clés d'or | Antoine Fournier | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Aristocrats | Marquis de Maubrun et maire | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Fugitives | Lieutenant Pierre Keller, instituteur | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | The Unfrocked One | Maurice Morand | Flop | Similar → |
| 1953 | Napoleon Road | Edouard Martel | Flop | Similar → |
| 1952 | Dr. Schweitzer | Dr. Albert Schweitzer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1951 | Perfectionist | Professor Louis Delage | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Trip to America | Gaston Fournier | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Amazing Monsieur Fabre | M. Fabre | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | God Needs Men | Thomas Gourvennec | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | Justice Is Done | Narrator (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | Paris Waltz | Jacques Offenbach | Flop | Similar → |
| 1949 | At the Grand Balcony | Carbot | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | Just Out | Moscat | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | Monsieur Vincent | Vincent de Paul | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Tainted | Sauval | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Devil's Daughter | Ludovic Mercier / Saget | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | The Traveler Without Luggage | Gaston | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | I Am with You | François Laferrière | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Le Corbeau | Le docteur Rémy Germain | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Carnival of Sinners | Roland Brissot | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | The Murderer Lives at Number 21 | Commissaire Wens | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | The Newspaper Falls at Five O'Clock | Pierre Rabaud | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Strangers in the House | Le narrateur (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | The Chain Breaker | Marcus | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | The Last One of the Six | Commissaire Wens | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | The Phantom Wagon | David Holm | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Three Waltzes | Octave, Philippe & Gérard de Chalencey | Flop | Similar → |
| 1938 | Adrienne Lecouvreur | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1938 | S.O.S. Mediterranean | Commander Lestailleur | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Chéri-Bibi | Francis aka 'Chéri-Bibi' | Flop | Similar → |
| 1938 | The Puritan | Le commissaire Lavan | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Grand Illusion | Le capitaine de Boëldieu | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Street of Shadows | le capitaine Georges Carrère | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Under Western Eyes | Razumov | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | César | Marius Ollivier | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Crimson Dynasty | Raoul Vignerte | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | Le Roman d'un jeune homme pauvre | Maxime Hauterive de Champcey | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Man Who Knew Too Much | Louis Bernard | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | La Dame aux camélias | Armand Duval | Flop | Similar → |
| 1933 | Âme de clown | Jack | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | Fanny | Marius Olivier | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Marius | Marius Ollivier, fils de César | Hit | Similar → |
Pierre Fresnay - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Pierre Fresnay?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Pierre Fresnay is "Grand Illusion" with a rating of 7.9/10.
How many movies has Pierre Fresnay acted in?
Pierre Fresnay has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Pierre Fresnay?
Other notable films include "César", "The Fugitives", and "Le Corbeau".