Fernand Sardou
ActingAbout Fernand Sardou
Fernand Sardou (September 18, 1910 – January 31, 1976) was a French singer and actor. Sardou was the father of Michel Sardou, and he married Jackie Rollin (Jackie Sardou), an actress. His two grandsons are French novelist Romain Sardou and French actor Davy Sardou. Source: Article "Fernand Sardou" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA 3.0.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Fernand Sardou 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: Comedy
The majority of Fernand Sardou's filmography leans towards the Comedy 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 32% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Fernand Sardou remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Na !, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Fernand Sardou Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Fernand Sardou's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Fernand Sardou.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Les Grands Moyens | Camille Conségude | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | The Little Theatre of Jean Renoir | Duvallier (segment "Le roi d'Yvetot") | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | Na ! | Verger | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Seduction Squad | Pizarel, un guardien de prison | Flop | Similar → |
| 1972 | Le soldat Laforêt | Le vagabond | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Perched on a Tree | L'adjudant-chef | Flop | Similar → |
| 1968 | Le Curé de Cucugnan | le curé | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | L'or du duc | Water delivery man | Flop | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Real Bargain | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1964 | Le Gendarme de Saint-Tropez | Farmer on tractor | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Hard Boiled Ones | Inspector | Flop | Similar → |
| 1963 | Where Are You From, Johnny? | Gustave, dit "Le Shérif" | Flop | Similar → |
| 1963 | Cadavres en vacances | Monsieur Lever | Flop | Similar → |
| 1962 | Story of San Michele | Petit-Piere | Flop | Similar → |
| 1962 | La Flambée | Stettin | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Mum's the Word | Marius | Flop | Similar → |
| 1959 | Picnic on the Grass | Nino, le père de Nénette | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | The Overtaxed | Ernesto | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Follow Me Young Man | Emile | Flop | Similar → |
| 1958 | Sunday Encounter | le brigadier | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | Why Women Sin | Mario the Toulonnais | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | Not Delivered | Monsieur Arpaillargues | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | La Parisienne | Fernand le Barman | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Spies | Pierre | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Love in Jamaica | Maxime de Saint-Maxime | Flop | Similar → |
| 1957 | Que les hommes sont bêtes | M. Marcel | Flop | Similar → |
| 1955 | Four Days in Paris | Mr Montaron | Flop | Similar → |
| 1955 | M'sieur la Caille | Riri | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Rififi | First Gambler | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Spring, Autumn and Love | Calvette, the cafe boss (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1954 | On the Bench | Monsieur Canavez | Flop | Similar → |
| 1954 | Letters from My Windmill | M. Charnigue | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Service Entrance | Scarfatti, le conservateur du Louvre | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | Virgile | Latripe | Flop | Similar → |
| 1953 | Napoleon Road | Mayor of Bourg-sur-Bléone | Flop | Similar → |
| 1953 | When You Read This Letter | Mechanic | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | The Wild Oat | Brigadier | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | The Call of Destiny | Dottore Aldo Guarneri | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Manon of the Spring | Philoxène, le maire | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Ugolin | Philoxène, le maire | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | Forbidden Fruit | Fontvielle | Flop | Similar → |
| 1951 | The Hunting Ground | M.Forgeral | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Savage Triangle | L'inspecteur | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Cœur-sur-Mer | Titin | Flop | Similar → |
| 1950 | Three Sinners | The mechanic | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Si ça peut vous faire plaisir | Joseph Castanino | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Mirror | A Folco gang member | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Les Cadets de l'océan | Auguste | Flop | Similar → |
| 1945 | Bifur 3 | Trucker | Flop | Similar → |
| 1939 | The Mill in the Sun | - | Flop | Similar → |
Fernand Sardou - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Fernand Sardou?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Fernand Sardou is "Na !" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Fernand Sardou acted in?
Fernand Sardou has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Fernand Sardou?
Other notable films include "La Flambée", "Rififi", and "The Overtaxed".