
Hélène Surgère
ActingAbout Hélène Surgère
Hélène Surgère was born on October 20, 1928 in Caudéran, Bordeaux, Gironde, France as Hélène Marcelle Simone Collet. She was an actress, known for Salò, or the 120 Days of Sodom (1975), The Divorce (2003) and Time Regained (1999). She died on March 27, 2011 in Paris, France.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Hélène Surgère reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 46 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Hélène Surgère'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 7% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Hélène Surgère remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in At the Top of the Stairs, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Hélène Surgère Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Hélène Surgère's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Hélène Surgère.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 120 Days of Sodom Literally | Madame Vaccari | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | Les gens d'en-bas | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | Clérambard | Mrs. De Léré | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | Demandez la permission aux enfants ! | Bonne-maman, la mère de François-Xavier | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Hunting & Gathering | Yvonne | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | À vot' bon cœur | Concierge | Flop | Similar → |
| 2004 | Intimate Strangers | Mrs. Mulon | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Le Divorce | Lingerie Saleswoman | Flop | Similar → |
| 2003 | That Day | Bernadette | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | My Life on Ice | La grand-mère | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | Salò: Yesterday and Today | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | Lise and Andre | Lise's mother | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | The Marcorelle Affair | Miss Pingaux | Flop | Similar → |
| 1999 | Time Regained | Françoise | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Where the Heart Is | La marchande | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | The Bet | Mme Ramirez | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | Loonies at Large | Edith Juillet | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | La Fille du magicien | Velia | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | I Have You Under My Skin | Superiorin | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | Australia | Odette Pierson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | Three Seats for the 26th | Librarian | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Les fortifs | Blanche | Flop | Similar → |
| 1987 | Bandits | La directrice de l’institution | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Zone Red | La mère de Claire | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | Cœur de hareng | Nella | Flop | Similar → |
| 1983 | At the Top of the Stairs | Suzanne | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Le retour de Christophe Colon | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1983 | Pick Up Your Belongings | Rose | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | C'est la vie ! | Mrs. Delordre | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | Nightmare | Barbra | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Child Woman | La mère | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | Drugstore Romance | Jeanne-Michèle | Flop | Similar → |
| 1979 | The Bronte Sisters | Mrs. Robinson | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | Fine Manners | Hélène Courtray | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | La Machine | Une psychiatre | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | The Eagle and the Dove | Lily | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | Les Loulous | La mère de Ben | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | Barocco | Antoinette | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | Salò, or the 120 Days of Sodom | Signora Vaccari | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | French Provincial | Lucie Pedret | Flop | Similar → |
| 1975 | Don't Change Hands | Françoise Bourgeois | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | Change pas de main | Madame Bourgeois | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | Femmes femmes | Hélène | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | The Strangler | Helen | Average | Similar → |
| N/A | Paul a Mayerling, un ritratto | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1966 | The Devil's Tricks | La femme du psychiatre | Average | Similar → |
Hélène Surgère - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Hélène Surgère?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Hélène Surgère is "At the Top of the Stairs" with a rating of 7.2/10.
How many movies has Hélène Surgère acted in?
Hélène Surgère has been featured in at least 46 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Hélène Surgère?
Other notable films include "Femmes femmes", "Hunting & Gathering", and "Zone Red".




