Bernard Charlan
Biography
Bernard Charlan was a French male actor born on 6 November 1915 in Paris, France. Over the course of his career he accumulated forty‑eight credited performances, as recorded in major film databases. He is listed on The Movie Database (TMDB) where his primary occupation is noted as acting, and his profile includes an alternate name, Marcel Saulay Bernar. Charlan’s work is also documented on Czech‑language film sites ČSFD.cz and Kinobox, which archive his filmography and related video material. He passed away on 20 January 2001 at the age of eighty‑five.
Career overview
Bernard Charlan was a French actor born in Paris on 6 November 1915. His career spanned several decades, during which he amassed a substantial body of work that is documented across multiple film and television databases. According to the online film reference site The Movie Database, Charlan is credited with 48 acting roles, reflecting a prolific presence in both cinematic productions and television series. His professional profile is also recorded on Czech film portals, where his filmography and biographical information are listed alongside his visual media appearances.
Throughout his life, Charlan worked under the name Marcel Saulay Bernar in addition to his primary credit, Bernard Charlan. The breadth of his credited performances, as indicated by the “known for” designation on TMDB, underscores his recognition as an actor within the industry. He remained active in the entertainment field until his death on 20 January 2001 at the age of 85. The consistency of his listings across international databases highlights the enduring record of his contributions to film and television, marking him as a notable figure in French acting history.
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Full Filmography
48 titles- À la recherche de... Pierre Richard (2017) as Self - Actor (archive footage)
- The Defective Detective (1984) as Duty officer
- L'Amant de Bornéo (1981) as Lajoie
- D'Artagnan amoureux (1977) as La Folène
- Dis bonjour à la dame !.. (1977) as Postmaster of Valois
- Pardon Mon Affaire (1976) as Fire Captain (uncredited)
- The Seventh Company Has Been Found (1975) as Lieutenant Piquet
- Mad Enough to Kill (1975) as Un gendarme (uncredited)
- The Dangerous Mission (1975) as Une sentinelle allemande
- Un curé de choc (1974) as L'hôtelier
- Les vacanciers (1974) as Chief of the gendarmerie
- There's a Bone in the Mill (1974)
- Sexy Boom (1974) as Louis, bailiff
- A Cloud in the Teeth (1974)
- Je prends la chose... du bon côté! (1974)
- The Insolent (1973) as Fairground barker
- The Accursed Kings (1972) as Maître Engelbert
- The Tall Blond Man with One Black Shoe (1972) as Cyclist
- Les joyeux lurons (1972)
- Schulmeister, l'espion de l'Empereur (1971) as Le Préfet
- Mais qui donc m'a fait ce bébé ? (1971)
- The Gendarme Takes Off (1970) as Begleitung von Josépha Cruchot
- Distracted (1970) as Policeman
- « Allô police » Retour à l'envoyeur (1970) as Le régisseur de théâtre
- Aux frais de la princesse (1969) as Jo
- Very Happy Alexander (1968) as Mayor
- The Investigations of Commissioner Maigret (1967) as Me Leloup
- Action Man (1967) as Commissioner (uncredited)
- Les Mordus de Paris (1965)
- Janique Aimée (1963) as Truck driver
- Judex (1963) as Un pêcheur de Loisy
- Bebert and the Train (1963) as Punter who follows the results (uncredited)
- Le temps des copains (1963) as Bernard
- The Fenouillard Family (1961) as Antoine Petit (uncredited)
- Panurge's Sheep (1961)
- Every Minute Counts (1960) as Inspector
- Neither Seen Nor Recognized (1958) as Le docteur
- A Certain Mr. Jo (1958)
- Miss Pigalle (1958)
- This Pretty World (1957) as Man who asks for a little white
- In the Manner of Sherlock Holmes (1956)
- Minuit... Champs-Elysées (1954) as Gendarme
- Le Passage de Vénus (1951) as Rémi
- Et moi j'te dis qu'elle t'a fait d'l'oeil! (1950) as An agent
- Scandals of Clochemerle (1948)
- Scandal (1948)
- The Beautiful Trip (1947) as The librarian
- A Cage of Nightingales (1945) as (uncredited)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Bernard Charlan best known for?
Bernard Charlan is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Seventh Company Has Been Found (1975), There's a Bone in the Mill (1974), The Accursed Kings (1972), The Tall Blond Man with One Black Shoe (1972).
When and where was Bernard Charlan born?
Bernard Charlan was born on November 6, 1915 in Paris, France. They passed away on January 20, 2001.
How many credits does Bernard Charlan have?
Bernard Charlan has accumulated over 48 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1945 to 2017.
What is Bernard Charlan's background in cinema and television?
Bernard Charlan was a French male actor born on 6 November 1915 in Paris, France. Over the course of his career he accumulated forty‑eight credited performances, as recorded in major film databases. He is listed on The Movie Database (TMDB) where his primary occupation is noted as acting, and his profile includes an al...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Investigations of Commissioner Maigret (1967) as Me Leloup — aged about 51
- The Accursed Kings (1972) as Maître Engelbert — aged about 56
- The Seventh Company Has Been Found (1975) as Lieutenant Piquet — aged about 59
- The Tall Blond Man with One Black Shoe (1972) as Cyclist — aged about 56
- Very Happy Alexander (1968) as Mayor — aged about 52
- Judex (1963) as Un pêcheur de Loisy — aged about 47
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