Michel Simon
ActingAbout Michel Simon
Michel Simon (9 April 1895 – 30 May 1975) was a Swiss actor. He appeared in the notable films La Chienne (1931), Boudu Saved from Drowning (1932), L'Atalante (1934), Port of Shadows (1938), The Head (1959), and The Train (1964).
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Michel Simon reveals a career defined by exceptional commercial consistency. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Michel Simon'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 90% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Michel Simon remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Jean Renoir, le patron, 2e partie: La direction d'acteur, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Michel Simon Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Michel Simon's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Michel Simon.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Belmondo: The Incorrigible | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Cinéastes de notre temps : Jean Vigo | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Jean Vigo : le son retrouvé | Le père Jules (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Most Wonderful Evening of My Life | Attorney Zorn | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Let's Have a Riot | Cavazza | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | The Two of Us | Pépé | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Jean Renoir, le patron, 2e partie: La direction d'acteur | Self - Interviewee | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Two Hours to Kill | Locker Attendant | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | The Train | Papa Boul | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Emile's Boat | Charles-Edmond Larmentiel | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Battle of Austerlitz | Alboise | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | It Happened in Broad Daylight | Jacquier | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | The Anatomy of Love | Padre Silvio | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | Femmes de Paris | Professor Charles Buisson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Full House | Commissioner Jules Maigret (segment "Le témoignage d'un enfant de choeur") | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | The Two Truths | Cidoni | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Poison | Paul Louis Victor Braconnier | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | The Beauty of the Devil | Mephistopheles / Old Prof. Henri Faust | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | The Lovers of the Pont Saint-Jean | Alcide Garonne | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Not Guilty | Doctor Michel Ancelin | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Panic | Monsieur Hire | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Vautrin the Thief | Vautrin | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Shop Girls of Paris | Baudu | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Comedy of Happiness | Monsieur Jourdain | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | The Musicians of the Sky | Le capitaine Simon | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Paris - New-York | Inspector Boucheron | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Extenuating Circumstances | Mr. Gaetan Le Sentencier | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | The Last Turning | Nick Marino | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | The End of the Day | Ernest Cabrissade, eternal understudy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Behind the Facade | Picking, knife-throwing artist | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Cocoanut | Josserand | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | The Stream | Counr Edouard de Bourgogne, aka 'L'Escargot' | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Beautiful Star | Léon | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | The New Rich | Martinet | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Port of Shadows | Zabel | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Boys' School | Lemel, le professeur de dessin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Mirages | Michel | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Bizarre, Bizarre | Irwin Molyneux, alias Félix Chapel | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Let's Make a Dream | Un Invité (Prologue) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Twins of Brighton | Labrosse | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Fleeing Dead | Achille Baluchet | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Le Bonheur | Noël Malpiaz | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | L'Atalante | Père Jules | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Miquette and Her Mother | Monchablon, un médiocre acteur de tournées, qui fait la cour à Miquette | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Boudu Saved from Drowning | Priape Boudu | Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | La Chienne | Maurice Legrand | Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | The Sad Sack | Joseph Turlot | Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | The Passion of Joan of Arc | Jean Lemaître | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1925 | The Late Mathias Pascal | Jérôme Pomino | Hit | Similar → |
| 1924 | The Gallery of Monsters | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
Michel Simon - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Michel Simon?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Michel Simon is "Jean Renoir, le patron, 2e partie: La direction d'acteur" with a rating of 9.0/10.
How many movies has Michel Simon acted in?
Michel Simon has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Michel Simon?
Other notable films include "The Two Truths", "Belmondo: The Incorrigible", and "The Passion of Joan of Arc".