Gérard Lanvin
ActingAbout Gérard Lanvin
Gérard Lanvin (born June 21, 1950 in Boulogne-Billancourt, Hauts-de-Seine) is a César Award-winning French actor. He quit his studies when he was 17 to become an actor. He took on a role in Vous n'aurez pas l'Alsace et la Lorraine in 1977 on an offer from actor Coluche. He received the Prix Jean Gabin in 1982 for his role in Une étrange affaire. In 1995 he won a César Award for Best Actor with Le Fils préféré. Other appearances include Une semaine de vacances and 3 zéros. During the 2000s, he returned to the big screen with popular comedies. In 2001, he received the César Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role with The Taste of Others (Le Goût des autres). Description above from the Wikipedia article Gérard Lanvin, licensed under CC-BY-SA,full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Gérard Lanvin 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 Gérard Lanvin'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 36% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Gérard Lanvin remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Sanctuary: Survival Stories of the Alps, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Gérard Lanvin Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Gérard Lanvin's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Gérard Lanvin.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Last Bullet | Resz | Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | GTMAX | Daniel | Average | Similar → |
| 2022 | Maman, ne me laisse pas m'endormir | Vincent | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | The Biggest Fan | Lui-même | Average | Similar → |
| 2022 | Les enfants des justes | Virgile Laborie | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Fly Me Away | Docteur Reinhard | Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | Belmondo l'influenceur | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | Rogue City | Paul Maranzano | Average | Similar → |
| 2020 | Papi Sitter | André Morales, Camille's paternal grandfather | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | The Sanctuary: Survival Stories of the Alps | Narrator (French) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | First Growth | François Maréchal | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Get Well Soon | Pierre Laurent | Flop | Similar → |
| 2014 | Colt 45 | Commander Christian Chavez | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | 96 heures | Gabriel Carré | Flop | Similar → |
| 2013 | Angélique | Le comte Joffrey de Peyrac | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | True Friends | Walter Orsini | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | A Gang Story | Edmond 'Momon' Vidal | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Jo's Boy | Jo Canavaro | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Point Blank | Commander Patrick Werner | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Bank Error in Your Favour | Julien Foucault | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Secrets of State | Alex | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Mesrine: Public Enemy #1 | Charly Bauer | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | The Price to Pay | Richard | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | Camping | Michel Saint-Josse | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | The Children | Pierre Esteban | Flop | Similar → |
| 2003 | Nickel and Dime | Jacques | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Elie Semoun à l'Olympia | Self (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Dead Weight | Gérard Moltès | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | The Taste of Others | Franck Moreno | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | In All Innocence | Michel Farnese | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | My Man | Jeannot | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | Le fils préféré | Jean-Paul | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | The Groundhogs | Max | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | The Beautiful Story | Jésus-Christ / Jésus le gitan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | There Were Days... and Moons | Le camionneur | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | My Best Pals | Richard Chappoteaux | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | The Joint Brothers | Manu | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | Moi vouloir toi | Patrick | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | The Specialists | Stéphane Carella | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Marche à l'ombre | François | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Night Patrol | Inspector Gu Arenas | Flop | Similar → |
| 1983 | The Prize of Peril | François Jacquemard | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | Shot Pattern | Antoine Beranger | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | Strange Affair | Louis Coline | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | Droit de Réponse | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Choice of Arms | Inspector Sarlat | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Is This Reasonable? | Gérard Louvier, escaped ex-convict | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | A Week's Vacation | Pierre | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | Heroes Are Not Wet Behind the Ears | Security guard sent by the insurance company | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | The Wing or the Thigh? | Un membre du cirque(non crédité) | Hit | Similar → |
Gérard Lanvin - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Gérard Lanvin?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Gérard Lanvin is "The Sanctuary: Survival Stories of the Alps" with a rating of 9.0/10.
How many movies has Gérard Lanvin acted in?
Gérard Lanvin has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Gérard Lanvin?
Other notable films include "Belmondo l'influenceur", "Droit de Réponse", and "Maman, ne me laisse pas m'endormir".