Roland Giraud
ActingAbout Roland Giraud
Roland Giraud is a French actor. He married actress Maaike Jansen in 1966. Giraud began his theatrical training in the 1960s and joined Coluche's theatrical company in 1971. Around this time he worked also with the troupe, Le Splendid. His first cinematic role came in 1974 in Michel Audiard's Bons baisers...à lundi. He acquired greater recognition for Papy fait de la résistance, and again, for his appearance in Coline Serreau's Trois hommes et un couffin. He lost his daughter Géraldine, an actress herself, murdered when she was just thirty-six, in Villeneuve-sur-Yonne. Source: Article "Roland Giraud" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Roland Giraud 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 Roland Giraud'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 16% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Roland Giraud remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Le chapeau de Mitterrand, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Roland Giraud Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Roland Giraud's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Roland Giraud.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Tricky Old Dogs | Antoine | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | Let It Snow | Papy André | Flop | Similar → |
| 2016 | Le chapeau de Mitterrand | Pierre Aslan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Joyeuses Pâques | Stéphane | Flop | Similar → |
| 2013 | The Gilded Cage | Francis Caillaux | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Beur sur la ville | Le préfet Flaubert | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | Le Technicien | Jean-Pierre, le technicien de surface | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | The Italian | Charles Lemonnier | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | Changing Sides | Adolphe Nicart | Flop | Similar → |
| 2008 | La veuve Tatouée | Frank | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Pas de panique | Jacques Chambercy | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Three Men and a Cradle - 18 Years Later | Jacques | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | Impair et père | Pierre Jouffroy | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | Great Idea | Wagner | Flop | Similar → |
| 1999 | Santa's Secretary | Sébastien Roche | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Quatre Garçons pleins d'avenir | Duprez | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | Sup de fric | Jimmy Leroy | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | The Professional Secrets of Dr. Apfelgluck | Émile Leberck | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | Simple mortel | L'expert | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Le Provincial | Bernard Aragnouet | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | Mister Frost | Raymond Reynhardt | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | Périgord noir | Antoine | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | Les cigognes n'en font qu'à leur tête | Michel Anselme | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | Sans peur et sans reproche | Sottomayor | Flop | Similar → |
| 1987 | Promised... sworn! | Jean-Charles | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Cross | Eli Cantor | Flop | Similar → |
| 1987 | The Debauched Life of Gerard Floque | Gérard Floque | Flop | Similar → |
| 1986 | Make It Mine | Loic Mast | Flop | Similar → |
| 1986 | Vaudeville | Victor | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | Three Men and a Cradle | Pierre | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | Liberté, égalité, choucroute | Robespierre | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | Slices of Life | Jean, l'astronaute | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | Santa Claus Is a Stinker | Narrator | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | À nous les garçons | Alex | Flop | Similar → |
| 1984 | Vive les femmes ! | Bob | Flop | Similar → |
| 1983 | Outward Signs of Wealth | Gérard Picard, lessor of Béatrice | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | Gramps Is in the Resistance | Général Herman Spontz | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | My Other Husband | Mr. Belhomme aka 'Jeff' | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | Elle voit des nains partout ! | Jean Valjean | Flop | Similar → |
| 1981 | A Business of Men | Benedetti | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | The School Teacher | Monsieur Meignant, unionized teacher | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | Le Roi des cons | L'inspecteur principal Boldec | Flop | Similar → |
| 1981 | Clara and the Why Not | Paul | Flop | Similar → |
| 1979 | French Fried Vacation 2 | Mr. Camus, the cuckold | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | Et la tendresse ?… Bordel ! | Autour des phallocrates - L'associé de François | Flop | Similar → |
| 1979 | Heroes Are Not Wet Behind the Ears | Director of the bank | Flop | Similar → |
| 1978 | Take It from the Top | Le psychanalyste | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | You Won't Have Alsace-Lorraine | Le duc d'Orléans | Flop | Similar → |
| 1967 | Fantomas vs. Scotland Yard | Un homme de main de Fantomas (non crédité) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Big Swag | Man waiting on the platform (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
Roland Giraud - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Roland Giraud?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Roland Giraud is "Le chapeau de Mitterrand" with a rating of 9.0/10.
How many movies has Roland Giraud acted in?
Roland Giraud has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Roland Giraud?
Other notable films include "Santa Claus Is a Stinker", "French Fried Vacation 2", and "Promised... sworn!".