Paul Amiot
ActingAbout Paul Amiot
Paul Amiot (29 March 1886 – 26 January 1979) was a French film actor. His career spanned some 63 years and he appeared in nearly 100 films between 1910 and 1973. In 1920 he appeared in Robert Péguy's Être aimé pour soi-même. He was noted for his consistent roles as a figures of authority. He regularly played police inspectors or detectives, lawyers and physicians. He starred in some 100 films between 1908 and 1930. On his death in 1979 he donated his body to scientific research. Source: Article "Paul Amiot" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA 3.0.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Paul Amiot 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 Paul Amiot'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 42% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Paul Amiot remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in L'École des contribuables, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Paul Amiot Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Paul Amiot's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Paul Amiot.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | The Last Train | Francois le Verdun | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Where There's Smoke | Georges Arnaud | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Son | Il dottore | Flop | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Inheritor | Hugo Cordell | Average | Similar → |
| 1970 | Le Cercle Rouge | Marchand, Inspector General of Police | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Graduation Year | General | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | Germinal | Official (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | The Sword and the Balance | Man | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | The Count of Monte Cristo | Le président de la Chambre des pairs | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | Famous Love Affairs | l'autre chevalier envoyé du Gurthengerg | Flop | Similar → |
| 1954 | Flesh and the Woman | Captain (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1952 | Run Away Mr. Perle | Le commissaire | Flop | Similar → |
| 1950 | Orpheus | Judge (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Du Guesclin | Le duc d'Anjou | Flop | Similar → |
| 1948 | Impasse of Two Angels | The Chief | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | The Queen's Lover | Le marquis de Santa Cruz | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Secret Cargo | Le gouverneur | Flop | Similar → |
| 1947 | Fantômas | Director of "La Sûreté" | Flop | Similar → |
| 1947 | Mirror | (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | The Royalists | Count of Beauvent | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Martin Roumagnac | Le président du tribunal | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Queen's Necklace | Maître Doillot | Flop | Similar → |
| 1944 | L'aventure est au coin de la rue | Inspector Pillot | Flop | Similar → |
| 1942 | Midnight in Paris | Commissioner Lucas | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Madame Sans-Gêne | Maximilen de Robespierre | Flop | Similar → |
| 1939 | Three from St. Cyr | le général | Flop | Similar → |
| 1939 | Cordial Agreement | Prince of Bulow | Flop | Similar → |
| 1938 | Marked Girls | Prosecutor | Flop | Similar → |
| 1938 | Crossroads | President | Flop | Similar → |
| 1938 | The Lafarge Case | The prosecuter | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | I Accuse | A friend of Chimay | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | À nous deux, madame la vie | Gaston, bank director | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Mr. Nobody | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Mr. Nobody | Le commissaire | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | One of the Legion | Le colonel | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | Taras Bulba | Prince Zamnitzky | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | The New Men | D'Amade | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | Dawn Over France | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Flight Into Darkness | Le soldat du 54e | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | Justin de Marseille | Le sous-directeur de la Sûreté | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | Moscow Nights | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1934 | 3 of the navy | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1934 | L'École des contribuables | Le ministre des finances | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Ces messieurs de la Santé | Le commissaire de police | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Fedora | Gretch | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | Happy Hearts | Hendrick Van Hoolst | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Lilac | Merlu | Average | Similar → |
| 1931 | Verdun, memories of history | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | Verdun: Visions of History | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | Napoleon | Antoine Fouquier-Tinville | Super Hit | Similar → |
Paul Amiot - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Paul Amiot?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Paul Amiot is "L'École des contribuables" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Paul Amiot acted in?
Paul Amiot has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Paul Amiot?
Other notable films include "À nous deux, madame la vie", "Graduation Year", and "Napoleon".