Pierre Richard
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Pierre Richard (born Pierre-Richard Maurice Charles Léopold Defays (originally de Fays, his grandfather changed the spelling for unknown reasons), 16 August 1934 in Valenciennes, Nord) is a popular French actor best known for the roles of a clumsy daydreamer in comedy films. Richard is considered by many, such as Louis de Funès and Gérard Depardieu, to be one of the greatest and most talented French comedians in the last 50 years. He is also a film director and occasional singer. Description above from the Wikipedia article Pierre Richard, licensed under CC-BY-SA,full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Pierre Richard 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: Comedy
The majority of Pierre Richard's filmography leans towards the Comedy 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 Richard remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Pierre Richard - Détournement de Mémoire, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Pierre Richard Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Pierre Richard's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Pierre Richard.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Sailing Home | Pierre Choveau | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Jeanne du Barry | Le Duc de Richelieu | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | La Plus belle pour aller danser | Albert | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Epic Tails | Zeus (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | The Angel in the Wall | Pietro | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Tricky Old Dogs | Pierrot | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | Pierre Richard, le discret | Himself | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Family Is Family | Joseph Duquesne, Valentine's father | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | À la recherche de... Pierre Richard | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Mr. Stein Goes Online | Pierre Stein | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | Lost in Paris | Duncan | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Gaumont, en effeuillant la marguerite | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Paper Souls | Victor | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Prodavets igrushek | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Mes héros | Jean, Jacques' old friend | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Antoine’s four Seasons | Le grand-père | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | All Together | Albert | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Eleanor's Secret | Adrien (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Paris 36 | Max, aka 'Monsieur TSF' | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Mia and the Migoo | Pedro, le père de Mia | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | The Snake | Cendras | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Try Me | Yves-Marie's father | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Pierre Richard, l'art du déséquilibre | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Pierre Richard - Détournement de Mémoire | Pierre Richard | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Transit | Medical examiner | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Robinson Crusoe | Robinson Crusoe | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Without Family | Vitalo Pedrotti | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Loonies at Large | Bertrand Daumale | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | Old Rascal | Charlie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Welcome Aboard! | The Hitchhiker | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | Door on the Left as You Leave the Elevator | Yann Ducoudray | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | The Fugitives | François Pignon | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | The Twin | Matthias Duval / Mathieu Duval | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | The ComDads | François Pignon | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | La Chèvre | François Perrin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Umbrella Coup | Grégoire Lecomte, acteur à mi-temps, dragueur à plein temps | Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Out of It | Jean-Philippe Duroc, Gaulard's lawyer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Too Shy to Try | Pierre Renaud | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | The Toy | François Perrin, journalist | Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | The Castaways of Turtle Island | Jean-Arthur | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Wild Goose Chase | Pierre Vidal | Average | Similar → |
| 1974 | The Return of the Tall Blond Man with One Black Shoe | François Perrin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | I'm Losing My Temper | Pierre Durois | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Tall Blond Man with One Black Shoe | François Perrin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Troubles of Alfred | Alfred Dhumonttiey | Average | Similar → |
| 1970 | Distracted | Pierre Malaquet | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | Woman in Chains | L'artiste qui a besoin de lumière (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Very Happy Alexander | Colibert | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Idiot in Paris | Un agent de police | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Lovers of Montparnasse | un étudiant peintre (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
Pierre Richard - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Pierre Richard?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Pierre Richard is "Pierre Richard - Détournement de Mémoire" with a rating of 9.0/10.
How many movies has Pierre Richard acted in?
Pierre Richard has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Pierre Richard?
Other notable films include "Prodavets igrushek", "Pierre Richard, le discret", and "Gaumont, en effeuillant la marguerite".