
Claude Rich
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Claude Rich (8 February 1929 – 20 July 2017) was a French stage and screen actor. He began his career in the theater before his film debut in 1955. He married actress Catherine Renaudin on 26 June 1959. They had two daughters, Delphine (an actress) and Nathalie (a painter), and an adopted son, Remy. In 1996, he was a member of the jury at the 46th Berlin International Film Festival. Source: Article "Claude Rich" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA 3.0.
Claude Rich Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Claude Rich reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Claude Rich's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 50% of Claude Rich's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Crooks in Clover, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Claude Rich Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Claude Rich's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Claude Rich has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Jean Rochefort, l'irrésistible | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | All Together | Claude Blanchard | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Belmondo, itinéraire... | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Il était une fois... Les Tontons flingueurs | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Crime Is Our Business | Roderick Charpentier | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Private Fears in Public Places | Arthur (voix) | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | The Separation | Abbé Gayraud | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | The Perfume of the Lady in Black | The Judge of Marquet | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | A Cursed Monarchy | Cardinal Deuze | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | The Giraffe's Neck | Paul | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Above the Clouds | Le rédacteur en chef | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | The Cost of Living | Maurice | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | The Mystery of the Yellow Room | Le juge De Marquet | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | How we made Asterix & Obelix: Mission Cleopatra | Self - Actor | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Asterix & Obelix: Mission Cleopatra | Panoramix | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Pope John XXIII | Cardinal Ottaviani | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Unfair Competition | Conte Treuberg | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Actors | Claude Rich | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Season's Beatings | Stanislas | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | The Red and the Black | Marquis de la Môle | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | Captain Conan | General Pitard de Lauzier | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Colonel Chabert | Chamblin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | The Supper | Talleyrand | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | The Accompanist | Ministre | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Staircase C | Forster's father | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | Les Mots pour le dire | Guillaume Talbiac | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Maria Chapdelaine | Curé Cordelier | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | The Police War | Commissioner Ballestrat | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | Drummer-Crab | Pierre, medical officer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | The French Detective | Judge Delmesse | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | Stavisky... | Inspecteur Bonny | Average | Similar → |
| 1974 | Creezy | Dominique | Average | Similar → |
| 1974 | La femme de Jean | Jean | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Je T'Aime, Je T'Aime | Claude Ridder | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Bride Wore Black | Bliss | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Oscar | Christian Martin, prétendant de la fille Barnier | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Order of the Daisy | Jean-Louis Matouzec, dit " Matou " | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | The Nameless Star | Miroiu | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | Is Paris Burning? | General Leclerc | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Male Hunt | Julien | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | Champagne for Savages | Claude | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | Crooks in Clover | Antoine Delafoy | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | The Elusive Corporal | Ballochet | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | Greed | Armand | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | The Seven Deadly Sins | Armand (segment "L'avarice") | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | All the Gold in the World | Fred | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | Neither Seen Nor Recognized | Amédée Fléchard | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | La Polka des menottes | Pierrot, le fiancé d'Elisabeth | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | It Happened in Aden | Price | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Grand Manoeuvre | Claude, Alice's fiancé | Average | Similar → |
Claude Rich - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Claude Rich?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Claude Rich is "Crooks in Clover" with a rating of 7.7/10.
How many movies has Claude Rich acted in?
Claude Rich has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Claude Rich?
Other notable films include "Belmondo, itinéraire...", "Jean Rochefort, l'irrésistible", and "Greed".




