
Gérard Hernandez
ActingAbout Gérard Hernandez
Julio Gerardo "Gérard" Hernandez (born 20 January 1933) is a Spanish-French actor. Hernandez was born in Valladolid, Spain and was naturalized French only in 1975. He is mostly famous for his mustache and for having voiced several live-action/cartoon characters, including Gonzo in the French dubbed version of The Muppet Show, Professor Moriarty in the French dubbed version of Sherlock Hound, Papa Smurf and Grouchy Smurf in the French dubbed version of The Smurfs (1981) and the film of the same name. In films, he only had supporting roles. He is famous for his collaboration with Jean-Pierre Marielle and Philippe Noiret in the French film Coup de Torchon (1981) directed by Bertrand Tavernier. He was famous on television in the 1970s and 1980s, where he was a regular guest in game shows like Les Jeux de 20 heures on FR3 and L'Académie des neuf on Antenne 2. He also hosted the game show Les Affaires sont les Affaires on Canal+ in the mid-1980s. He has also voiced Franz Sanchez (Robert Davi) in the French dubbed version of James Bond film Licence to Kill (1989). He portrays the regular role of Commissaire Perret in the French TV series Père et Maire from 2002 to 2009. He plays Raymond in the sitcom Scènes de Ménages since 2009 on M6. Source: Article "Gérard Hernandez" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA 3.0.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Gérard Hernandez 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 Gérard Hernandez'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 42% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Gérard Hernandez remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Uderzo, sur le divan d'Astérix, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Gérard Hernandez Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Gérard Hernandez's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Gérard Hernandez.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | On a volé ma VF | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Uderzo, sur le divan d'Astérix | Self - Actor | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | La TV des 70's : Quand Giscard était président | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | Josep | Grand-père Serge (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Mystère à l'Élysée | Général Richmond | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | Greetings From Planet Smurf | Self - Papa Smurf's Voice | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Asterix: The Secret of the Magic Potion | Atmosférix (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Fonzy | Ramon | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | A Crime in Paradise | Jacky | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Bonnes vacances | Monsieur Legendre | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | La Femme du cosmonaute | Klavel | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | The Eighth Day | (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Madame Petlet's True Story | Sammy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Robinson and Company | Dodo (Voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | Trois partout | Max Parmegiano | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | Les Gauloises blondes | Cunillingus | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | Sanguines | Alvaro | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | Les p'tits schtroumpfs | Papa Smurf / Grumpy Smurf / Slouchy Smurfling (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Superslob | Le serveur couscous | Flop | Similar → |
| 1986 | Banana's Boulevard | Barquette | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Liberté, égalité, choucroute | Le policier du calife | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | Le bébé schtroumpf | Papa Smurf / Grouchy Smurf (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Comment draguer tous les mecs | The paramedic | Flop | Similar → |
| 1984 | Happy Easter | Le serveur du restaurant indien | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | Lucky Luke: Daltons on the Loose | Jack Dalton (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | Qu'est-ce qui fait craquer les filles... | Zerbini | Flop | Similar → |
| 1981 | Coup de Torchon | Leonelli | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Prends ta Rolls et va pointer | Antonio, Spanish mechanic | Flop | Similar → |
| 1981 | San-Antonio ne pense qu'à ça | Le calife | Flop | Similar → |
| 1981 | Signé Furax | Asti Spumante | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | Rodriguez au pays des merguez | Gongormatz | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | It's Not Me, It's Him | Pottery seller in the souk | Flop | Similar → |
| 1979 | Hothead | Bercot, police inspector | Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | The Small Timers | Le directeur de la prison | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | Bobby Deerfield | Carlos Del Montanaro | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | The Twelve Tasks of Asterix | Vénérable du sommet (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | Le Chasseur de chez Maxim's | Hernandez | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | Love and Cool Water | Ben | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | Let's Make a Dirty Movie | Restaurateur | Flop | Similar → |
| 1973 | Fantastic Planet | Master Taj (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Oh, Sun | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Tintin and the Temple of the Sun | Santa Clara Stationmaster (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Hibernatus | Assistant d'Edouard Lorienbat | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | The Brain | Policeman in Le Havre (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Les Combinards | L'abbé | Flop | Similar → |
| 1963 | Si tous les amoureux du monde... | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1961 | A Man Named Rocca | Mine-clearing Prisoner (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | Le Trou | Le détenu à l'infirmerie | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Young Girls Beware | Guest at the transient hotel (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Best Part | The worker who replaces the storekeeper | Hit | Similar → |
Gérard Hernandez - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Gérard Hernandez?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Gérard Hernandez is "Uderzo, sur le divan d'Astérix" with a rating of 8.2/10.
How many movies has Gérard Hernandez acted in?
Gérard Hernandez has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Gérard Hernandez?
Other notable films include "Greetings From Planet Smurf", "Le Trou", and "On a volé ma VF".




