Maurice Chevit
ActingAbout Maurice Chevit
Maurice Chevit (31 October 1923 – 2 July 2012) was a French actor. Maurice Chevit made his theatrical début just after the Second World War, and made his first screen appearance in 1946 in René Clément's film Le Père tranquille. In August 1950, the Theatre de la Huchette in Paris presented Pepita ou Cinq cents francs de bonheur, a three-act comedy that Chevit co-wrote with Henri Fontenille; Chevit himself appeared in it, playing alongside Jacqueline Maillan, Pierre Mondy and Jacques Jouanneau. He was seen in many small film roles during the 1950s and 1960s, working with producers such as Henri Decoin and André Cayatte, but he was best known as a stage actor. Source: Article "Maurice Chevit" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA 3.0.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Maurice Chevit 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 Maurice Chevit'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 32% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Maurice Chevit remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Honour of the Tribe, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Maurice Chevit Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Maurice Chevit's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Maurice Chevit.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Premonition | le vieil homme | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | The Man Who Came From Elsewhere | Le docteur Maussène | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | The Giraffe's Neck | Maurice | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Man on the Train | Hairdresser | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | The Widow of Saint-Pierre | le père du gouverneur | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | XXL | David Stern | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | A Woman Very Very Very Much in Love | Forstock | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | Love, Math and Sex | Jean-Pierre | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | Je m'appelle Régine | Monsieur Ley | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | Ridicule | Le notaire | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | The Honour of the Tribe | Le Narrateur | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | 588 rue Paradis | Nazareth | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | L'Huissier | The tailor | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | The Hairdresser's Husband | Ambroise Dupré dit Isidore Agopian | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | I Have You Under My Skin | L'abbé Roussel | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | The Comedy of Work | Le vieux chômeur | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Levy & Goliath | Uncle Mardoché | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | Leave All Fair | Alain | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Le Bonheur à Romorantin | Renaud | Flop | Similar → |
| 1979 | French Fried Vacation 2 | Marius Franceschini, Christiane's lover | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | The Fabulous Adventures of the Legendary Baron Munchausen | Nemrod (Voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | The Kick of Sirocco | Bauvergne | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | Sugar | Lomont | Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Molière | Le curé de l'école | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | Dis bonjour à la dame !.. | Totor, the drunkard | Flop | Similar → |
| 1973 | Big Deal | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1971 | The Donkey of Zigliara | Mayor of Sainte-Marie | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | Asterix and Cleopatra | (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Asterix the Gaul | Claudius Catilus / le bourreau (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | The Mad Dog | Mechanic | Flop | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Sleeping Car Murder | Un inspecteur, sous les ordres de Tarquin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Relax Yourself Darling | Hubert | Flop | Similar → |
| 1963 | The Sword and the Balance | Inspector | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | How to Succeed in Love | Agent | Flop | Similar → |
| 1961 | Famous Love Affairs | un chevalier envoyé du Gurthenberg | Flop | Similar → |
| 1959 | Croquemitoufle | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1958 | Operation Abduction | Dédé | Flop | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Mask of the Gorilla | Second hygiene inspector | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | Why Women Sin | Consumer (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | La dame de Noël | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | On Foot, on Horse, and on Wheels | Léon | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Hussars | le hussard Camille | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Yours Truly, Blake | An accomplice | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | Lettre ouverte | The cafe owner (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1951 | Under the Paris Sky | Painter (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Without Leaving an Address | Soldat dans la salle d'attente, gare de Lyon (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | Unusual Tales | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Between Eleven and Midnight | Employee with the fingerprints (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Noah's Ark | Cartoonist (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1946 | Mr. Orchid | Maquisard | Average | Similar → |
Maurice Chevit - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Maurice Chevit?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Maurice Chevit is "The Honour of the Tribe" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Maurice Chevit acted in?
Maurice Chevit has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Maurice Chevit?
Other notable films include "The Sword and the Balance", "French Fried Vacation 2", and "588 rue Paradis".