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François Simon

Acting Born Aug 16, 1917 Genève, Switzerland 24 credits
24
Total Credits
1936–1986
51 Years Career Span
7
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

François Simon works in acting. Born August 16, 1917 in Genève, Switzerland. Archytele tracks 24 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Frequent co-stars

Career timeline

Francois Simon the Presence
The Basileus Quartet
La Femme flic
Christ Stopped at Eboli
Judith TherpauveThe Roads of Exile
Lumière
Flesh of the OrchidLes Grands Détectives
Spécial cinémaPrésident Faust
The Invitation
Les Gens de MogadorLes nénupharsBody of Love
Arsène LupinThe MadmanTo Die of Love
Charles, Dead or AliveThe Killer Strikes at Dawn
The Zürrer Bakery
Extenuating CircumstancesFric-Frac
Under Western Eyes

Full Filmography

24 titles
  • Spécial cinéma (1974) as Self
  • Arsène Lupin (1971) as M. Bonatti
  • Les Gens de Mogador (1972) as Alfred Angellier
  • Flesh of the Orchid (1975) as Joszef Berekian
  • Les Grands Détectives (1975) as Le préfet de police
  • The Invitation (1973) as Emile
  • Judith Therpauve (1978) as Claude Hirsch-Balland
  • The Madman (1971) as George Plond
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  • Extenuating Circumstances (1939) as 'La Poupée', accordionist
  • Président Faust (1974) as Le Diable
  • To Die of Love (1971) as Mr. Leguen
  • Fric-Frac (1939) as (uncredited)
  • Les nénuphars (1972) as 'Cigare'
  • Lumière (1976) as Grégoire
  • Christ Stopped at Eboli (1979) as Don Traiella
  • La Femme flic (1980) as Docteur Godiveau
  • Body of Love (1972) as Giacomo, The Father
  • The Zürrer Bakery (1957) as Marcel Piboulot
  • The Roads of Exile (1978) as Jean-Jacques Rousseau
  • Under Western Eyes (1936) as Unnamed Character
  • The Basileus Quartet (1983) as Oscar Guarneri
  • Francois Simon the Presence (1986) as Self
  • Charles, Dead or Alive (1970) as Charles Dé
  • The Killer Strikes at Dawn (1970) as Le juge d'instruction Forman

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is François Simon best known for?

François Simon is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Spécial cinéma (1974), Boy, Did I Get a Wrong Number! (1966), Flesh of the Orchid (1975), Les Grands Détectives (1975).

When and where was François Simon born?

François Simon was born on August 16, 1917 in Genève, Switzerland.

How many credits does François Simon have?

François Simon has accumulated over 24 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1936 to 1986.

What is François Simon's background in cinema and television?

François Simon (16 August 1917 – 5 October 1982) was a Swiss stage and film actor. He appeared in more than 30 films between 1936 and 1982. He was the son of actor Michel Simon. Source: Article "François Simon (actor)" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA.

François Simon by the numbers

24credits
20films
4TV series
1936–1986active years

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