Bernard Blier
ActingAbout Bernard Blier
Bernard Blier (11 January 1916 – 29 March 1989) was a French character actor. His rotund features and premature baldness allowed him to often play cuckolded husbands in his early career. He proved to be one of France's most versatile and sought-after character actors, performing interchangeably in comedies and dramas. He often worked in Italian films, particularly in the last decade of his life. He was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, where his father, a researcher at the Institut Pasteur, was posted at the time. He is the father of director Bertrand Blier, and appeared in a number of his son's films, most notably Buffet froid (1979). He was awarded an Honorary César (the French Oscar) in 1989, a month before he died. Description above from the Wikipedia article Bernard Blier, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Bernard Blier reveals a career defined by exceptional commercial consistency. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Bernard Blier'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 100% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Bernard Blier remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Trois... six... neuf, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Bernard Blier Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Bernard Blier's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Bernard Blier.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Bernard Blier, façon puzzle | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | À la recherche de... Pierre Richard | Self - Actor (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Michel Audiard et le mystère du triangle des Bermudes | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Let's Hope It's a Girl | Uncle Gugo | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Voltati Eugenio | Grandfather Eugenio | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | Buffet Froid | Inspecteur Morvandieu | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | Serie Noire | Staplin | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | My Friends | Righi Niccolò | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | L'École des femmes | Arnolphe | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Tall Blond Man with One Black Shoe | Colonel Bernard Milan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Joe: The Busybody | Inspecteur Ducros | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Call Me Mathilde | Charles de Blanzac, Mathilde's husband | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | The Fourth Wall | Andrea Brusa | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Will Our Heroes Be Able to Find Their Friend Who Has Mysteriously Disappeared in Africa? | Ubaldo Palmarini | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | The Stranger | Defense Counsel | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | The Restaurant | Le commissaire divisionnaire | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Almost Perfect Crime | William Derek Robson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | The Great Spy Chase | Eusebio Cafarelli | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Greed in the Sun | Mitch-Mitch | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | Crooks in Clover | Raoul Volfoni | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | The Organizer | Martinetti | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | Germinal | Hennebeau | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | The Seventh Juror | Grégoire Duval, pharmacist | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | The Counterfeiters of Paris | Charles Lepicard | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | The President | Philippe Chalamont | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | The Great War | Capitano Castelli | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Marie-Octobre | Julien Simoneau | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | The Magnificent Tramp | M. Pichon, nouveau patron du café | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Possessors | Simon Lachaume, bras droit de Noël | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Les Misérables | Javert father / Javert son | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Crime and Punishment | Antoine Monestier | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Revelation | Don Lorenzo | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Des Hommes Et Des Montagnes | Narrator | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | The Cheat | Robert | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Truant School | Buffle Pascal, teacher | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Jenny Lamour | Maurice Martineau | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Alone in the Night | Inspector Pascal | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Carmen | Remendado | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | I Am with You | Robert Nattier | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Marie-Martine | Maurice | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | The Woman I Loved the Most | Funeral home employee | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Hell of Angels | Freddy, le patron du bistrot | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Daybreak | Gaston | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Final Accord | Mérot | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Hôtel du Nord | Prosper | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | The Stream | Taxi driver (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | The Curtain Rises | Pescani, un élève du Conservatoire | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Grisou | le fils Mélée | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | The Messenger | Nick's chauffeur (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Trois... six... neuf | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
Bernard Blier - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Bernard Blier?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Bernard Blier is "Trois... six... neuf" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Bernard Blier acted in?
Bernard Blier has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Bernard Blier?
Other notable films include "Des Hommes Et Des Montagnes", "L'École des femmes", and "Final Accord".