Benoît Ferreux
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- September 29, 1955 in Bordeaux, Gironde, Aquitaine, France
- Age
- 71
- Active Years
- 1971–2015 (45 Years)
- Total Credits
- 26 credits in database
Biography
Benoît Ferreux is a French film, television, and stage actor and director born on September 29, 1955, in Bordeaux, Gironde, France. He is perhaps best known internationally for his role in the 1971 coming-of-age drama Murmur of the Heart, also known by its French title Le souffle au cœur, directed by Louis Malle. Cast at the age of fourteen in early 1970, this role marked his work as a child actor. Throughout his career, Ferreux has been credited as both an actor and director, with known works including Victory, Le carré de lumière, Moonraker, Escape to Victory, Love Crime, Laissé inachevé à Tokyo, Violette Nozière, The Second Wind, and Swimming Instructor.
Career overview
Benoît Ferreux is a French film, television, and stage actor who also works as a director. He was born on September 29, 1955, in Bordeaux, Gironde, Aquitaine, France. He is possibly best recalled internationally for his role in the 1971 film Murmur of the Heart. In early 1970, at the age of 14, he was cast to appear in this coming-of-age drama directed by Louis Malle.
Throughout his career, Ferreux has accumulated numerous known credits as an actor and director. His work in film includes appearances in projects such as Victory, released in 1981, and Le carré de lumière in 1988. Other notable films associated with his career include Moonraker, Escape to Victory, Love Crime, Laissé inachevé à Tokyo, Violette Nozière, The Second Wind, and Swimming Instructor.
As a professional in the film and television industry, Ferreux maintains a recognized presence internationally and domestically in France. His career encompasses both acting and directing roles across various cinematic productions, establishing a substantial body of work documented across major film databases and biographical sources.
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Full Filmography
26 titles- Fever (2015) as François
- Bay of Algiers (2012) as Le papa
- Jeanne Devère (2011) as Deuxième flic
- Love Crime (2010) as Le cadre coléreux
- The Second Wind (2007) as Marcel le Stéphanois
- L'Europe des Fronts Populaires (2006) as Narrator (voice over)
- Jean Moulin (2002) as L'officier Sif
- Blaze (1991)
- The Seventh Dimension (1988) Director
- Sale Destin (1987) as A killer
- Until September (1984) as Willager
- Five Days One Summer (1982) as French Student
- Laissé inachevé à Tokyo (1982)
- Une villa aux environs de New York (1982) as Mack
- Escape to Victory (1981) as Jean-Paul
- First Voyage (1980) as Charles
- Radio-Serpent (1980)
- Moonraker (1979) as Moonraker Pilot #2 (uncredited)
- Swimming Instructor (1979) as le garagiste
- Violette Nozière (1978)
- Melodrama (1976) as Johnny
- The Golden Mass (1975) as Gary
- Défense de savoir (1973)
- The Guerrilla (1973) as Gilles
- Murmur of the Heart (1971) as Laurent Chevalier
- It Only Happens to Others (1971) as La petite fille
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Benoît Ferreux best known for?
Benoît Ferreux is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Five Days One Summer (1982), Escape to Victory (1981), Moonraker (1979), Violette Nozière (1978).
When and where was Benoît Ferreux born?
Benoît Ferreux was born on September 29, 1955 in Bordeaux, Gironde, Aquitaine, France.
How many credits does Benoît Ferreux have?
Benoît Ferreux has 26 film and television credits listed on archytele, with work dated between 1971 and 2015.
What is Benoît Ferreux's background in cinema and television?
Benoît Ferreux is a French film, television, and stage actor and director born on September 29, 1955, in Bordeaux, Gironde, France. He is perhaps best known internationally for his role in the 1971 coming-of-age drama Murmur of the Heart, also known by its French title Le souffle au cœur, directed by Louis Malle. Cast ...
Benoît Ferreux by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Murmur of the Heart (1971) as Laurent Chevalier — aged about 15
- Escape to Victory (1981) as Jean-Paul — aged about 25
- Violette Nozière (1978) — aged about 22
- Moonraker (1979) as Moonraker Pilot #2 (uncredited) — aged about 23
- Défense de savoir (1973) — aged about 17
- Five Days One Summer (1982) as French Student — aged about 26
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