Maurice Teynac
ActingAbout Maurice Teynac
Maurice Teynac (1915–1992) was a French actor. In 1948 he starred in the film The Lame Devil under Sacha Guitry. In 1954 he appeared in London's West End in J.B. Priestley's poorly reviewed play The White Countess. Source: Article "Maurice Teynac" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA 3.0.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Maurice Teynac 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 Maurice Teynac'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 36% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Maurice Teynac remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in A Blonde Like That, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Maurice Teynac Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Maurice Teynac's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Maurice Teynac.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Henri-Georges Clouzot's Inferno | M. Bordure (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Space Patrol | Chefingenieur Kranz (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | Birgit Haas Must Be Killed | Chamrode | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | Holy Year | Marcel Scandini | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Ash Wednesday | Doctor Lambert | Flop | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Day of the Jackal | Bastien-Thiery's Lawyer | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | State of Siege | Minister of Internal Security | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Dix petits nègres | Lewis | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | Mayerling | Moritz Szeps | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | Therese and Isabelle | Monsieur Martin | Flop | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Golden Claws of the Cat Girl | Stanmore | Flop | Similar → |
| 1968 | Erotic Urge | Le patron | Flop | Similar → |
| 1967 | The Night of the Generals | General (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Uninhibited | Reginald | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | In the French Style | Baron Edward de Chassier | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | The Reluctant Spy | Alfred Thirios | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | A Blonde Like That | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | The Merry Widow | André Napoleon Renard | Flop | Similar → |
| 1962 | The Devil and the Ten Commandments | Le père supérieur / Father Superior | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | The Trial | Deputy Manager | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Assassin in the Phonebook | Levasseur | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | Captain Fracasse | Baron des Bruyères | Flop | Similar → |
| 1961 | The Passion of Slow Fire | Drunkard, Stephane's Friend | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Crack in the Mirror | Doctor | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Paris Holiday | Doctor Bernais | Flop | Similar → |
| 1958 | Sans famille | James Milligan | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Affair of the Poisons | Nicolas de La Reynie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Bedevilled | Trevelle | Flop | Similar → |
| 1955 | Napoleon | Count Emmanuel de Las Cases | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | La Soupe à la grimace | Dr. Curtiss | Flop | Similar → |
| 1954 | The Beautiful Otero | Mountfeller | Flop | Similar → |
| 1954 | Royal Affairs in Versailles | Mr. de Montespan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Cinema of yesteryear | Za l'Amour | Flop | Similar → |
| 1952 | Full House | Heldinge (segment "L'alibi de monsieur Wens") | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Massacre in Lace | Sophocle Zélos | Flop | Similar → |
| 1951 | Poison | Un avocat (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Night Without Stars | Louis Malinay | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | The Red Rose | Jean Maréchal, filmmaker | Flop | Similar → |
| 1949 | We Request an Assassin | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1949 | Fantomas Against Fantomas | Fantomas | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Femme sans passé | Chimerowitz | Flop | Similar → |
| 1948 | The Devil Who Limped | King Charles X | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | The Private Life of an Actor | André Leclerc, l'auteur dramatique | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Counter Investigation | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1946 | Song of the Clouds | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1943 | My Last Mistress | L'imitateur | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Opéra-musette | Maxence Leroy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1941 | The Pavilion Burns | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1941 | Paris Romance | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1941 | Mlle. Desiree | Marmont | Average | Similar → |
Maurice Teynac - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Maurice Teynac?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Maurice Teynac is "A Blonde Like That" with a rating of 8.5/10.
How many movies has Maurice Teynac acted in?
Maurice Teynac has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Maurice Teynac?
Other notable films include "Crack in the Mirror", "The Day of the Jackal", and "The Trial".