Michel Delahaye
ActingAbout Michel Delahaye
Michel Delahaye was born in 1929 in Vertou close to Nantes, Bretagne, France. Raised by a very religious father who was an ex-pilot of the Great War (World War I). He attended a Jesuit private school in Saint Malo, during World War II, under the German invasion. In 1951, he did his military service in Germany.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Michel Delahaye 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 Michel Delahaye'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 34% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Michel Delahaye remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Une sale histoire de sardines, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Michel Delahaye Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Michel Delahaye's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Michel Delahaye.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Holy Motors | Limousine (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | À vot' bon cœur | Member of the Advance on Receipts Committee | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | Out 1 | Un ethnologue | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | The Comedy of Work | Le chef de l'ANPE | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | À titre posthume | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | Simone | Marcelin | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | The Telephone Always Rings Twice | Un journaliste | Flop | Similar → |
| 1983 | Last Affair | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | At the Top of the Stairs | Le Nantais | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Une sale histoire de sardines | The storyteller | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Exposed | Man in the Street (Paris) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1983 | Archipelago of Love | Mathieu (segment "Sara") | Flop | Similar → |
| 1982 | Employment Offer | Le chercheur d'emploi | Flop | Similar → |
| 1982 | Far from Manhattan | Le colonel | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | C'est la vie ! | Le flic | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Lady Banker | Chief accountant | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | Simone Barbès or Virtue | Le Dragueur Délicat | Flop | Similar → |
| 1979 | Drugstore Romance | Platon | Flop | Similar → |
| 1978 | Take It from the Top | Le comptable | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | The Theatre of the Matters | Le client | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | Every Revolution Is a Throw of the Dice | (Re)citer | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | La Machine | Platon | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | Shadow of the Castles | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | Mr. Klein | (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | The Probability Factor | Member of the board of directors | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | Let's Make a Dirty Movie | Boudon | Flop | Similar → |
| 1975 | La chatte sur un doigt brûlant | Édouard Lalyre | Flop | Similar → |
| 1975 | Don't Change Hands | Colonel Bourgeois | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | Zig Zig | Le chauffeur | Flop | Similar → |
| 1975 | Act of Aggression | Gunsmith | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | Femmes femmes | Docteur | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | The Secret | Le Médecin | Average | Similar → |
| 1974 | Cry of the Heart | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1972 | A Gorgeous Girl Like Me | Marchal | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | Blanche | The Monk | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | Les jonquilles | Adolphe | Flop | Similar → |
| 1971 | The Albatross | Prison director | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | The Savior | Monnery | Flop | Similar → |
| 1971 | The Shiver of the Vampires | 1st Vampire | Flop | Similar → |
| 1971 | Camille or the Catastrophic Comedy | Edmond, le père | Average | Similar → |
| 1970 | Donkey Skin | The Second Minister | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | The Nude Vampire | Grandmaster | Flop | Similar → |
| 1969 | Winter Wind | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | L'Amour fou | Michel-Phoenix | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | The Nun | Un Vicaire | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Brigitte and Brigitte | Le surveillant | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | Alphaville | von Braun's Assistant (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Band of Outsiders | The Doorman | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | Ro.Go.Pa.G. | (segment "Il nuovo mondo") (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | The New World | (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
Michel Delahaye - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Michel Delahaye?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Michel Delahaye is "Une sale histoire de sardines" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has Michel Delahaye acted in?
Michel Delahaye has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Michel Delahaye?
Other notable films include "Far from Manhattan", "Band of Outsiders", and "Donkey Skin".