Charles Boyer
Acting Born Aug 28, 1899 Died Aug 26, 1978 Figeac, Lot, Midi-Pyrénées, France 134 credits
Biography
Charles Boyer was a French actor who appeared in more than 80 films between 1920 and 1976. He received an education in drama and started his career on the stage. Boyer's performances were notable in the 1930s, particularly in romantic dramas and mystery-thrillers. He appeared in films such as Algiers, Love Affair, and Gaslight. Boyer received four Academy Award nominations for Best Actor. He was born on August 28, 1899, in Figeac, France, and died on August 26, 1978, at the age of 78.
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Career overview
Charles Boyer was a French actor who appeared in numerous films between 1920 and 1976. He started his career on the stage after receiving an education in drama. Boyer found success in movies during the 1930s, particularly in romantic dramas.
Boyer's performances in several films of the era were highly praised. He appeared in notable films such as Algiers, released in 1938, and Love Affair, released in 1939. Another famous role was in the 1944 mystery-thriller Gaslight. Boyer received four Academy Award nominations for Best Actor.
Throughout his career, Boyer appeared in more than 80 films. His extensive filmography showcases his versatility as an actor.
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Career timeline
L'Enigme Charles Boyer
1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year
Reflections on 'Gaslight'
Ingrid Bergman Remembered
The Casting Couch
Death In Hollywood
Going Hollywood: The '30s
The Louvre
A Matter of Time
Stavisky...
Lost Horizon
Hollywood: The Dream Factory
Film '72
The April FoolsThe Madwoman of ChaillotGarbo, by Joan Crawford
The Name of the GameThe Day the Hot Line Got Hot
Casino RoyaleBarefoot in the Park
How to Steal a MillionIs Paris Burning?
A Very Special Favor
The Rogues
Love is a Ball
The Four Horsemen of the ApocalypseAdorable Julia
FannyDemons at Midnight
The BuccaneerMaxime
Alcoa TheatreLa Parisienne
The Dinah Shore Chevy ShowAround the World in 80 DaysWhat a Woman!Paris, Palace Hôtel
MGM ParadeThe CobwebNanaThe Wild Bunch
The Earrings of Madame de...
Four Star PlayhouseFour Star PlayhouseFour Star PlayhouseFour Star PlayhouseFour Star Playhouse
I Love LucyHallmark Hall of FameThe 13th LetterThe First Legion
The Bob Hope ShowWhat's My Line?Riviera Dream
Full Filmography
134 titles- L'Enigme Charles Boyer (2019)
- 1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year (2009) as Self (archive footage)
- Reflections on 'Gaslight' (2003) as Self (archive footage)
- Ingrid Bergman Remembered (1996) as Self (archive footage)
- The Casting Couch (1995)
- Death In Hollywood (1990)
- Going Hollywood: The '30s (1984) as (archive footage)
- The Louvre (1978) as Narrator
- A Matter of Time (1976) as Count Sanziani
- Stavisky... (1974) as Le baron Jean Raoul
- Lost Horizon (1973) as The High Lama
- Hollywood: The Dream Factory (1972) as Self (archive footage)
- Film '72 (1971) as Self
- The April Fools (1969) as Andre Greenlaw
- The Madwoman of Chaillot (1969) as The Broker
- Garbo, by Joan Crawford (1969) as Self (archive footage)
- The Name of the Game (1968) as Henri Jarnoux
- The Day the Hot Line Got Hot (1968) as Vostov
- Casino Royale (1967) as Le Grand
- Barefoot in the Park (1967) as Victor Velasco
- How to Steal a Million (1966) as Bernard De Solnay
- Is Paris Burning? (1966) as Doctor Monod
- A Very Special Favor (1965) as Michel Boullard
- The Rogues (1964) as Marcel St. Clair
- Love is a Ball (1963) as M. Etienne Pimm
- The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse (1962) as Marcelo Desnoyers
- Adorable Julia (1962) as Michael Grosselyn
- Fanny (1961) as Cesar
- Demons at Midnight (1961) as Pierre Guérande
- The Buccaneer (1958) as Dominique You
- Maxime (1958) as Maxime Cherpray
- Alcoa Theatre (1957) as Dr. Jacques Roland
- La Parisienne (1957) as Le prince Charles
- The Dinah Shore Chevy Show (1956) as Self
- Around the World in 80 Days (1956) as Monsieur Gasse
- What a Woman! (1956) as Count Gregorio Sennetti
- Paris, Palace Hôtel (1956) as Henri Delormel
- MGM Parade (1955) as self
- The Cobweb (1955) as Dr. Douglas N. Devanal
- Nana (1955) as Comte Muffat
- The Wild Bunch (1955) as George
- The Earrings of Madame de... (1953) as Général André de...
- Four Star Playhouse (1952) as Paul
- Four Star Playhouse (1952) as Mr. Graham
- Four Star Playhouse (1952) as Andre
- Four Star Playhouse (1952) as The Man
- Four Star Playhouse (1952) as Captain
- Four Star Playhouse (1952) as Eric
- Four Star Playhouse (1952) as Claude Le Beau
- Four Star Playhouse (1952) as Renneck
- Four Star Playhouse (1952) as Carl Baxter
- Four Star Playhouse (1952) as Carl
- Four Star Playhouse (1952) as Dr. Giboux
- Four Star Playhouse (1952) as Dr. Dumont
- Four Star Playhouse (1952) as Alan Abbey
- Four Star Playhouse (1952) as John
- Four Star Playhouse (1952) as Robert
- Four Star Playhouse (1952) as George
- Four Star Playhouse (1952) as Jacques
- Four Star Playhouse (1952) as Frank Hepp
- Four Star Playhouse (1952) as Major Tinnente
- Four Star Playhouse (1952) as Roger
- Four Star Playhouse (1952) as Grisby
- Four Star Playhouse (1952) as Alan
- Four Star Playhouse (1952) as Henri
- Four Star Playhouse (1952) as Montaigne
- Four Star Playhouse (1952) as Sampan Joe
- Four Star Playhouse (1952) as Martin
- Four Star Playhouse (1952) as Dr. Severson
- Thunder in the East (1952) as Primer Minister Singh
- The Happy Time (1952) as Jacques Bonnard
- I Love Lucy (1951) as Charles Boyer
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as Dr. Karoly Valkay
- The 13th Letter (1951) as Dr. Paul Laurent
- The First Legion (1951) as Father Marc Arnoux
- The Bob Hope Show (1950) as Self
- What's My Line? (1950) as Self
- Riviera Dream (1950) as Charles Boyer
- The Ed Sullivan Show (1948) as Self
- Arch of Triumph (1948) as Dr. Ravic
- A Woman's Vengeance (1948) as Henry Maurier
- The Battle of the Rails (1946) as Narrator (voice)
- Cluny Brown (1946) as Adam Belinski
- Confidential Agent (1945) as Luis Denard
- Golden Globe Awards (1944) as Self - Presenter
- Gaslight (1944) as Gregory Anton
- The Fighting Lady (1944) as Narrator (French version)
- Together Again (1944) as George Corday
- Flesh and Fantasy (1943) as Paul Gaspar (segment 3)
- Flesh and Fantasy (1943) Producer
- The Constant Nymph (1943) as Lewis Dodd
- Tales of Manhattan (1942) as Paul Orman
- Breakdowns of 1942 (1942) as Self
- Little Isles of Freedom (1942) as Narrator (voice)
- Back Street (1941) as Walter Louis Saxel
- Appointment for Love (1941) as Andre Cassil
- Hold Back the Dawn (1941) as Georges Iscovescu
- All This, and Heaven Too (1940) as Duc de Praslin
- Love Affair (1939) as Michel Marnet
- When Tomorrow Comes (1939) as Phillipe Andre Chagal
- Algiers (1938) as Pepe le Moko
- Hollywood Goes to Town (1938) as Self
- Orage (1938) as André Pascaud
- The Romance of Celluloid (1937) as Self (archive footage)
- History Is Made at Night (1937) as Paul Dumond
- Conquest (1937) as Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte
- Tovarich (1937) as Prince Mikail Alexandrovitch Ouratieff
- The Garden of Allah (1936) as Boris Androvsky
- Mayerling (1936) as L'archiduc Rodolphe
- Break of Hearts (1935) as Franz Roberti
- Private Worlds (1935) as Dr. Charles Monet
- Shanghai (1935) as Dimitri Koslov
- La bataille (1934) as Le marquis Yorisaka
- The Battle (1934) as Captain Yorisaka
- Liliom (1934) as Liliom Zadowski
- Caravan (1934) as Latzi
- Le Bonheur (1934) as Philippe Lutcher
- Caravane (1934) as Lazi
- Moi et l'impératrice (1933)
- The Only Girl (1933) as André Robert Maxim, Duke of Pontignac
- The Hawk (1933) as Count Georges de Dasetta
- Red-Headed Woman (1932) as Albert
- The Man from Yesterday (1932) as Rene Gaudin
- Tumultes (1932) as Ralph Schwarz
- The Magnificent Lie (1931) as Jacques
- The Big House (1931) as Fred Morgan
- The Trial of Mary Dugan (1931) as Le procureur
- The Barcarolle of Love (1930) as André Le Kerdec
- Captain Fracasse (1929) as The Duke
- La ronde infernale (1928)
- The Cricket on the Hearth (1922)
- Esclave (1922)
- Chantelouve (1921)
- The Man of the Sea (1920) as Guenn la Taupe
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Charles Boyer best known for?
Charles Boyer is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Death In Hollywood (1990), Level Up! Project (2017), Stavisky... (1974), Lost Horizon (1973).
When and where was Charles Boyer born?
Charles Boyer was born on August 28, 1899 in Figeac, Lot, Midi-Pyrénées, France. They passed away on August 26, 1978.
How many credits does Charles Boyer have?
Charles Boyer has accumulated over 134 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1920 to 2019.
What is Charles Boyer's background in cinema and television?
Charles Boyer was a French actor who appeared in more than 80 films between 1920 and 1976. He received an education in drama and started his career on the stage. Boyer's performances were notable in the 1930s, particularly in romantic dramas and mystery-thrillers. He appeared in films such as Algiers, Love Affair, and ...
Charles Boyer by the numbers
134credits
95films
39TV series
1920–2019active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as Dr. Karoly Valkay — aged about 51
- The Rogues (1964) as Marcel St. Clair — aged about 64
- I Love Lucy (1951) as Charles Boyer — aged about 51
- How to Steal a Million (1966) as Bernard De Solnay — aged about 66
- MGM Parade (1955) as self — aged about 55
- The Earrings of Madame de... (1953) as Général André de... — aged about 53
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