Daniel Mesguich
ActingAbout Daniel Mesguich
Daniel Mesguich (born 15 July 1952) is a French actor and director in theater and opera, and professor of stage acting school. In 1970, he was admitted into the Conservatoire National Supérieur d'Art Dramatique, after which he opened the Théâtre du Miroir ("Mirror Theater"), with whom he opened a course in drama. After ten years, he returned to the school to teach at the request of Jean-Pierre Miquel, becoming the youngest professor on campus. He is currently the director of the school. He has acted in over a hundred plays, fifty operas in France and abroad, and some 40 movies and television pieces. The actor William Mesguich is his son. Source: Article "Daniel Mesguich" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA 3.0.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Daniel Mesguich reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 40 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Daniel Mesguich'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 18% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Daniel Mesguich remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Boy Soldier, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Daniel Mesguich Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Daniel Mesguich's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Daniel Mesguich.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Kaamelott: The Second Chapter (Part II) | Conle le Fameux | Flop | Similar → |
| 2025 | Kaamelott: The Second Chapter (Part I) | Conle le Fameux | Average | Similar → |
| 2021 | Everything Went Fine | Me Georges Kiejman | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Asterix: The Secret of the Magic Potion | Sulfurix (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | L'Affaire Salengro | Léon Blum | Flop | Similar → |
| 2008 | L’enfer de Matignon | Narrator (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2005 | Dom Juan | Dom Juan | Flop | Similar → |
| 2003 | The Rashevski Tango | David Rashevski | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | The Musketeer | King Louis XIII | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | Un pique-nique chez Osiris | Paul-Louis Gérard | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | Le radeau de la Méduse | Coudein | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Limited Edition | Nicolas Fabry | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | L'Affaire Dreyfus | Léon Blum | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Jefferson in Paris | Mesmer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | The Elegant Criminal | Ida's husband | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | La Femme fardée | Eric Lethuillier | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | The Austrian | Fouquier-Tinville | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | Den döende dandyn | Jules Pascin | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | La Garçonne | Lucien | Flop | Similar → |
| 1986 | The Satin Spider | Le prêtre | Flop | Similar → |
| 1984 | Le Bon Plaisir | L'amant de Claire (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | La Vie de Berlioz | Hector Berlioz | Flop | Similar → |
| 1983 | Les mots pour le dire | Psychoanalyst | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Les Îles | Mathieu | Flop | Similar → |
| 1983 | The Beautiful Prisoner | Walter Raim | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | The Sorceress | Le génie | Flop | Similar → |
| 1982 | La Chanson du mal-aimé | Franz Kafka | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | Quartet | Pierre Schlamovitz | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | Quartet | Schlamovitz | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | The Boy Soldier | Capitaine Mourre | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Lady Banker | Rémy Lecoudray | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | Charter 2020 | Christophe Le Kerlec | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | Même les mômes ont du vague à l'âme | The guest socialite evening / The client of the luxury brothel | Flop | Similar → |
| 1979 | La fille de Prague avec un sac très lourd | Nicolas | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | Womanlight | Commissioner Curbec | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | Joséphine ou la comédie des ambitions | Napoléon Bonaparte | Flop | Similar → |
| 1979 | Love on the Run | Xavier Barnerias | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | Ève avait l'éclat métallique de l'été | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1978 | Dossier 51 | Esculape 4 | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | Molière | Monsieur, frère du Roi | Average | Similar → |
Daniel Mesguich - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Daniel Mesguich?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Daniel Mesguich is "The Boy Soldier" with a rating of 7.3/10.
How many movies has Daniel Mesguich acted in?
Daniel Mesguich has been featured in at least 40 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Daniel Mesguich?
Other notable films include "Love on the Run", "La fille de Prague avec un sac très lourd", and "Asterix: The Secret of the Magic Potion".