Dany Carrel
ActingAbout Dany Carrel
Yvonne Suzanne Chazelles de Chaxel, better known as Dany Carrel, (born 20 September 1932 or 20 September 1935) is a French actress. She was born in Vietnam - then French Indochina - to French father Aimé Chazelles de Chaxel and his Vietnamese mistress, Kim. She gradually retired starting from the eighties due to two bouts of cancer. In 2021, she was hospitalized for three weeks after contracting COVID-19. Source: Article "Dany Carrel" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA 3.0.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Dany Carrel 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 Dany Carrel'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 16% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Dany Carrel remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Jean Gabin intime, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Dany Carrel Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Dany Carrel's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Dany Carrel.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Jean Gabin intime | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Henri-Georges Clouzot's Inferno | Marylou (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Le travail d'un cinéaste : Julien Duvivier, 1896-1967 | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | Move Over, Mrs. Markham | Josiane | Flop | Similar → |
| 1981 | Le bahut va craquer | la mère de Béa | Flop | Similar → |
| 1981 | Faut s'les faire !... Ces légionnaires | Katia, la femme de l'adjudant | Flop | Similar → |
| 1973 | Folie douce | Sylvie | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | 3000 Million Without an Elevator | Lulu | Flop | Similar → |
| 1972 | Gates of Fire | Solange | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | Delphine | Delphine | Flop | Similar → |
| 1969 | Clerambard | 'La Langouste' | Flop | Similar → |
| 1968 | Woman in Chains | Maguy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Pasha | Nathalie Villars, la sœur de Léon | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | A Little Virtuous | Claire Augagneur | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | Idiot in Paris | Juliette, dite "La fleur" | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | The Mad Dog | Marie | Flop | Similar → |
| 1965 | A Trap for Cinderella | Amnesiac / Michèle Isola / Dominique Loï | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | A Mouse with the Men | Sylvie | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | Le bluffeur | Dany | Flop | Similar → |
| 1964 | Trouble Among Widows | Isabelle Valmont | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | No temas a la ley | Susana, Farand's secretary | Flop | Similar → |
| 1963 | Règlements de compte | Elisabeth | Flop | Similar → |
| 1962 | A Touch of Treason | Lillia | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | Bells Without Joy | Léa | Flop | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Hands of Orlac | Régina / Li-Lang | Flop | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Enemy General | Lisette | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | Mill of the Stone Women | Liselotte Kornheim | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | Port of Point-du-Jour | Madeleine aka Mado | Flop | Similar → |
| 1959 | The Chasers | Dadou | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | This Desired Body | Marinette Féraud | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | The Wreckers | Louise Kermelen | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | Love on the Riviera | Jacqueline | Flop | Similar → |
| 1958 | Why Women Sin | Betty Lefébure | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | No Escape | (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1957 | Lovers of Paris | Berthe Josserand, the youngest daughter | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Gates of Paris | Maria | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Que les hommes sont bêtes | Sylvie Cerruti | Flop | Similar → |
| 1957 | Élisa | Élisa | Flop | Similar → |
| 1956 | The Mysterious Melody AKA Ce soir les souris dansent | Luce Arnel | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | Passionate Summer | Sylvia Manosque | Flop | Similar → |
| 1956 | Club of Women | Sylvie | Flop | Similar → |
| 1956 | The Indiscreet | Françoise | Flop | Similar → |
| 1956 | People of No Importance | Jacqueline Viard | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | La Môme Pigalle | Marie-Claude, bonne à tout faire | Flop | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Grand Manoeuvre | Rose-Mousse, beginner prostitute | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Ragpickers of Emmaus | Suzy Vatier | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | La cage aux souris | Jeannett Van Doren aka 'Manouche' | Flop | Similar → |
| 1954 | La patrouille des sables | Taina | Flop | Similar → |
| 1953 | Illicit Motherhood | Marie-Lucienne Morel dite : Lulu, la jeune fille enceinte | Flop | Similar → |
| 1953 | Inside a Girls' Dormitory | Bettina de Virmant | Flop | Similar → |
Dany Carrel - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Dany Carrel?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Dany Carrel is "Jean Gabin intime" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Dany Carrel acted in?
Dany Carrel has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Dany Carrel?
Other notable films include "Henri-Georges Clouzot's Inferno", "The Ragpickers of Emmaus", and "Woman in Chains".