Bernard Verley
Biography
Bernard Verley is a French actor and producer born on October 4, 1939, in Lille, Nord, France. He is a former student of les Beaux-Arts in Lille and subsequently joined the TNP Jean Vilar. His brother, Renaud Verley, is also an actor. Throughout his career, Bernard Verley has worked in theatre, television, and film production. In the mid-1970s, he devoted himself to film production. After a break of nine years, he returned to acting in the 1990s. His known acting credits on the Movie Database total 98, and he has been associated with films such as Hassan terro, The Phantom of Liberty, and After Love.
Career overview
Bernard Verley is a French actor and producer born on October 4, 1939, in Lille, Nord, France. He is a former student of les Beaux-Arts in Lille and subsequently joined the TNP Jean Vilar. His brother, Renaud Verley, is also an actor. Throughout his career, Bernard Verley has worked across theatre, television, and film production.
In the mid-1970s, he devoted himself to film production. After a break of nine years, he returned to acting in the 1990s. His known acting credits total 98, and he became known for his work in films such as Hassan terro, The Phantom of Liberty, and After Love.
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99 titles- Blue Gold (2026) as Milou Ravanel
- Old Boys (2022) as Mr Paul
- By the Grace of God (2019) as Father Bernard Preynat
- Murder In Arcachon (2019) as Christophe Perrin
- Madame (2019) as Papa
- Quand sort la recluse (2019) as Vessac
- The Golden Anniversary (2019) as Octave Saint-Cast
- Quand sort la recluse (2019) as Vessac
- Murder In Luberon (2018) as Lucien Issautier
- Cajou (2018) as The old
- Rodin (2017) as Victor Hugo
- Number One (2017) as Jean Archambault
- False Confessions (2017) as Monsieur Rémy
- Daydreams (2017) as The director
- Call My Agent! (2015) as Self
- Another Life (2014) as Le docteur
- 15 jours ailleurs (2013) as le père Vincent
- In a Rush (2012) as BonP
- An Open Heart (2012) as Masson
- Partners in Crime (2012) as The General
- His Name Was Vian (2011) as Gaston Gallimard
- Rêve d'automne (2010) as The father
- Destiny Ride (2008) as Richard
- Mitterrand à Vichy (2008) as Le père de François Mitterrand
- Lady Chatterley (2006) as Constance Vater
- By the Pricking of My Thumbs (2005) as The General
- La Battante (2005) as Charles Fournier
- Buñuel: Atheist Thanks to God (2005) as Self
- Le Bleu de l’Océan (2003) as Charles Delcourt
- South of the Clouds (2003) as Adrien
- Malone (2002) as Malone
- CQ (2001) as Trailer Voiceover Actor
- Mathieu Corot (2000) as Walemme
- Taking Wing (2000) as French teacher
- First On The Rope (1999) as Le docteur Coutaz
- Recto/Verso (1999) as Maurice
- The Color of Lies (1999) as Inspecteur Loudun
- Cold Lands (1999) as Monsieur Chamblasse
- Sade en procès (1999)
- The Dark Side (1999)
- White Lies (1998) as Le père de Jeanne
- The Violent Earth (1998) as Hippocrate
- Joséphine, Guardian Angel (1997) as Pierre
- The Red and the Black (1997) as Monsieur de Rénal
- Compagnons secrets (1997) as Arcole à 50 ans
- The Red and the Black (1997) as Monsieur de Rénal
- Lucie Aubrac (1997) as Charles-Henri
- La Femme du cosmonaute (1997) as Head of Mission
- Strangers (1996) as Neyrat
- Strangers (1996) as Jacques Newborne
- Dans un grand vent de fleurs (1996) as Guillaume Garlande, père
- Les liens du cœur (1996) as Gaspard
- Patrice Chéreau, Pascal Greggory, une autre solitude (1996) Producer
- Élisa (1995) as Entrepreneur
- Avocat d'office (1995) as Adrien Moretti
- La Rivière Espérance (1995) as Arsène Lombard
- La duchesse de Langeais (1995) as marquis de Ranquerailles
- Jamaica Inn (1995) as Le curé
- Un si bel orage (1995) as Marquis de Tallert
- Rosine (1995) Producer
- Les Cordier, juge et flic (1994) as Joseph Cohen
- Queen Margot (1994) as Cardinal
- Le Sourire (1994) as Ma tante
- The Black Angel (1994) as Pitot
- Something Fishy (1994) as Noel Vaxelaire
- 6 Days, 6 Nights (1994) as Sanders
- La folie douce (1994) as Landrieu
- Oh, Woe Is Me (1993) as Abraham Klimt
- Sidestroke (1993) Executive Producer
- Night Taxi (1993) as L'inspecteur de la première ragle
- A New Life (1993) as Ludovic
- North (1992) as Michel, the father
- North (1992) Producer
- The Accompanist (1992) as Jacques Ceniat
- Pacific Palisades (1990) Producer
- Pékin Central (1986) Producer
- Asphalt (1981) as Friend of Montpellier
- The Belly of the Earth (1979) Producer
- Bad Starters (1976) as Mr. Leterrand
- The Phantom of Liberty (1974) as Captain of the Dragons
- La Bonzesse (1974) as Jean-Francois, Béatrice's lover
- Hot Lips (1973) as Gabriel
- Love in the Afternoon (1972) as Frédéric
- Erotic Love-Games (1970) as Jacques
- The Milky Way (1969) as Jesus
- The Hotshots (1968) as Lelièvre
- Vilain contre ministère public (1968) as Jean Vilain
- The Girl Across the Way (1968) as Marek
- Wall Engravings (1968) as Pierre
- Les Hauts de Hurlevent - 1ère partie (1968) as Edgar Linton
- Les Hauts de Hurlevent - 2ème partie (1968) as Edgar Linton
- Hassan Terro (1967)
- The Secret of Wilhelm Storitz (1967) as Adrien Désormeaux
- Love at Sea (1965) as Geneviève's Friend
- Games of Desire (1964) as Martin Troge
- The Little Misses (1964) as Jérome
- The Honors of War (1962) as Gérard
- L'Exécution (1961) as Pierrefeu
- Napoléon II, the Eagle (1961) as Napoleon II, Duke of Reichstadt
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Bernard Verley best known for?
Bernard Verley is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including By the Grace of God (2019), Call My Agent! (2015), CQ (2001), Bedroom Eyes (1984).
When and where was Bernard Verley born?
Bernard Verley was born on October 4, 1939 in Lille, Nord, France.
How many credits does Bernard Verley have?
Bernard Verley has accumulated over 99 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1961 to 2026.
What is Bernard Verley's background in cinema and television?
Bernard Verley is a French actor and producer born on October 4, 1939, in Lille, Nord, France. He is a former student of les Beaux-Arts in Lille and subsequently joined the TNP Jean Vilar. His brother, Renaud Verley, is also an actor. Throughout his career, Bernard Verley has worked in theatre, television, and film pro...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Phantom of Liberty (1974) as Captain of the Dragons — aged about 34
- Love in the Afternoon (1972) as Frédéric — aged about 32
- Queen Margot (1994) as Cardinal — aged about 54
- By the Grace of God (2019) as Father Bernard Preynat — aged about 79
- The Milky Way (1969) as Jesus — aged about 29
- Élisa (1995) as Entrepreneur — aged about 55
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