Paul Frankeur
ActingAbout Paul Frankeur
Paul Frankeur (29 June 1905 - 27 October 1974) was a French actor who appeared in films by Jacques Tati (Jour de fête) and Luis Buñuel (The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie and The Phantom of Liberty). He was sometimes credited as Paul Francoeur. Description above from the Wikipedia article Paul Frankeur, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Paul Frankeur 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 Paul Frankeur'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 54% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Paul Frankeur remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Children of Paradise, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Paul Frankeur Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Paul Frankeur's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Paul Frankeur.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | The Phantom of Liberty | The Innkeeper | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie | François Thévenot | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | My Uncle Benjamin | Docteur Minxit | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | The Milky Way | Pierre | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Le Deuxième Souffle | Inspector Fardiano | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | God's Thunder | Le gendarme (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | Maigret Sees Red | Bonfils | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | The Trip to Biarritz | Locomotive driver (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | The Gentleman from Epsom | Arthur | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | A Monkey in Winter | M. Esnault, le patron du café | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | The Lovemakers | Ferdinando | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | Rue de Paris | Ernest | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Maigret and the St. Fiacre Case | Doctor Bouchardon | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Marie-Octobre | Lucien Marinval | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | The Magnificent Tramp | M. Grégoire, l'ancien patron | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | The Beast Is Loose | Raymond Maroux | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Night Affair | Inspecteur Chaville | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | Sunday Buddies | Mr Larcheron, le directeur de l'usine | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | Speaking of Murder | Fredo | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | Reproduction interdite | Marc Kelber | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | Blood to the Head | André Drouin | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | Headlines of Destruction | Jacques Rupert | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | Nana | Bordenave | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | Black Dossier | Charles Broussard | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | Razzia | le commissaire Fernand | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Touchez Pas au Grisbi | Pierrot | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Before the Deluge | Monsieur Boussard | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Strange Desire of Mr. Bard | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | Thérèse Raquin | le contrôleur dans le train | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Follow That Man | Mr. Mallet | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | We Are All Murderers | Léon | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Under the Paris Sky | Milou | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Justice Is Done | Monsieur Jouvillon (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | Monsignor | The stallholder | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Unusual Tales | Dugelay | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Return to Life | Mayor (segment "Le retour de Louis") | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | Jour de Fête | Marcel | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | The Mark of the Day | Bac (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | The Bouquinquant Brothers | Commissioner | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | The Lovers of the Pont Saint-Jean | Georges Girard | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Messieurs Ludovic | Mr. Seguin (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | Mr. Orchid | Simon, Édouard's second lieutenant | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | Devil's Daughter | The Bartender | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Girl with Grey Eyes | The inspector of the 'Sûreté' | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | A Cage of Nightingales | (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Children of Paradise | L'inspecteur de police | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Le Voyageur de la Toussaint | (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | The Marriage of Chiffon | Max's Mechanic (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Sideral Cruises | First smooth-talker | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Portrait of Innocence | Le secrétaire du commissaire (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
Paul Frankeur - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Paul Frankeur?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Paul Frankeur is "Children of Paradise" with a rating of 8.1/10.
How many movies has Paul Frankeur acted in?
Paul Frankeur has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Paul Frankeur?
Other notable films include "Le Deuxième Souffle", "A Monkey in Winter", and "The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie".