Fernand Gravey
Biography
Fernand Gravey was a male actor born on December 25, 1905, in Ixelles, Brabant, Belgium. He started performing at the age of five. Gravey's parents were actors Georges Mertens and Fernande Dépernay. He received an education in Britain and could speak both French and English fluently. Gravey served in the British Merchant Marine Corp during World War I. He was married to the French actress Jane Renouardt. Gravey performed in films, including L'Amour Chante, released in 1930. He appeared in at least four films in 1913 and 1914, and had a total of 76 known credits. Gravey died on November 2, 1970, at the age of 64.
Career overview
Fernand Gravey began performing at the age of five under his father's direction. He started acting in films at a young age, with his first notable film being L'Amour Chante, released in 1930. Gravey's early start in the film industry was likely influenced by his family background, as his parents were also actors.
Gravey's early career involved performing in films, with four films released in 1913 and 1914. The exact titles of these films are not specified in available sources. His ability to speak both French and English fluently, acquired during his education in Britain, became useful in his movie roles.
Fernand Gravey went on to have a long and extensive acting career, with 76 known credits. The specific details of his filmography, including the titles of his films and the roles he played, are not provided in available sources.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
76 titles- That's Entertainment, Part II (1976) as (archive footage)
- La Maison des bois (1971) as Le marquis de Fresnoy
- The Hideout (1971) as Labrize
- Pas moral pour deux sous (1971) as Daniel Wilde
- Give Her the Moon (1970) as Captain Ragot
- Promise at Dawn (1970) as Jean-Michel Serusier
- The Madwoman of Chaillot (1969) as Police sergeant
- Guns for San Sebastian (1967) as Governor
- How to Steal a Million (1966) as Grammont
- The Woman from Beirut (1965) as Dr. Castello
- Harry's Girls (1963) as Andre Giraud
- The Crumblers Are Doing Well (1961) as François Legrand
- Discorama (1959) as Self
- Toto in Paris (1958) as Il dottor Duclos
- Hardboiled Egg Time (1958) as Raoul Grandvivier
- School for Coquettes (1958) as Stanislas de La Ferronière
- La Garçonne (1957) as Georges Sauvage
- Cinépanorama (1956) as Self
- Slightly Ahead (1956) as Olivier Parker, le faux entraîneur hippique, escroc
- Mitsou (1956) as Pierre Duroy-Lelong
- MGM Parade (1955) as Self
- Thirteen at the Table (1955) as Antoine Villardier
- Royal Affairs in Versailles (1953) as Molière
- My Husband Is Marvelous (1953) as Claude Chatel
- The Age of Indiscretion (1953) as Padre di Andrea, presidente del tribunale
- The Happiest of Men (1952) as Armand Dupuis-Martin
- My Wife Is Formidable (1951) as Raymond Corbier, sculpteur et mari de Sylvia
- La Ronde (1950) as Charles Breitkopf, son mari
- Mademoiselle Josette, ma femme (1950) as André Ternay
- Le Traqué (1950) as Commissioner Dufresne
- Gunman in the Streets (1950) as Commissioner Dufresne
- Du Guesclin (1949) as Bertrand du Guesclin
- Captain Blomet (1947) as Blomet
- Once Is Enough (1946) as Jacques Reval
- Paméla (1945) as Paul Barras
- La Rabouilleuse (1944) as Colonel Philippe Brideau
- Captain Fracasse (1943) as Baron de Cigognac
- Domino (1943) as Dominique
- Fantastic Night (1942) as Denis
- Threesome Romance (1942) as Charles
- Foolish Husbands (1941) as Gérard Barbier
- Four Flights to Love (1939) as Pierre Leblan
- The Last Turning (1939) as Frank Maurice
- The Great Waltz (1938) as Johann 'Schani' Strauss II
- Hollywood Goes to Town (1938) as Self
- Breakdowns of 1938 (1938) as Rene (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Screen Snapshots Series 17, No. 6 (1938) as Self
- Fools for Scandal (1938) as Rene
- The King and the Chorus Girl (1937) as Alfred Bruger VII
- The Lie of Nina Petrovna (1937) as Lieutenant Franz Korff
- Seven Men, One Woman (1936) as Viscount Brémontier
- Symphonie D'Amour (1936) as Charles Panard
- Mister Flow (1936) as Antonin Rose
- Varieté (1935) as Pierre
- Fanfare of Love (1935) as Jean Rameau / Jeanette, piano des " Tulipes Hollandaises "
- Touche-à-tout (1935) as Georges Martin aka 'Touche-à-Tout'
- Monsieur Sans-Gêne (1935) as Fernand Martin
- Antonia (1935) as Captain Douglas Parker
- The Queen's Affair (1934) as Carl
- C'était un musicien (1934) as Jean
- Si j'étais le patron (1934) as Henri Janvier
- Early to Bed (1933) as Carl
- The Premature Father (1933) as Édouard Puma & Fred
- Bitter Sweet (1933) as Carl Linden
- Court Waltzes (1933) as Franz
- Passionately (1932) as Robert Perceval
- Ladies Hairdresser (1932) as Mario
- You Will Be a Duchess (1932) as Marquis André de la Cour
- A Star Vanishes (1932) as Self
- The Improvised Son (1932) as Fernand Brassart
- Let's Get Married (1931) as Francis Latour
- Un homme en habit (1931) as André de Lussanges
- Love Songs (1930) as Armand Petitjean
- La Fille de Delft (1914) as Jonge Jefke / Young Jefke
- Saïda Makes Off with the Manneken Pis (1913) as Fernand Mertens
- Monsieur Beulemeester, Civic Guard (1913) as Le petit Paul
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Fernand Gravey best known for?
Fernand Gravey is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including That's Entertainment, Part II (1976), La Maison des bois (1971), The Hideout (1971), The Madwoman of Chaillot (1969).
When and where was Fernand Gravey born?
Fernand Gravey was born on December 25, 1905 in Ixelles, Brabant, Belgium. They passed away on November 2, 1970.
How many credits does Fernand Gravey have?
Fernand Gravey has accumulated over 76 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1930 to 1976.
What is Fernand Gravey's background in cinema and television?
Fernand Gravey was a male actor born on December 25, 1905, in Ixelles, Brabant, Belgium. He started performing at the age of five. Gravey's parents were actors Georges Mertens and Fernande Dépernay. He received an education in Britain and could speak both French and English fluently. Gravey served in the British Mercha...
Fernand Gravey by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Cinépanorama (1956) as Self — aged about 50
- How to Steal a Million (1966) as Grammont — aged about 60
- MGM Parade (1955) as Self — aged about 49
- The Madwoman of Chaillot (1969) as Police sergeant — aged about 63
- La Ronde (1950) as Charles Breitkopf, son mari — aged about 44
- That's Entertainment, Part II (1976) as (archive footage) — aged about 70
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