Gérard Rinaldi
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- February 17, 1943 in Paris, France
- Died
- March 2, 2012
- Active Years
- 1968–2024 (57 Years)
- Total Credits
- 79 credits in database
Biography
Subject: Gérard Rinaldi (Acting).
Role: Television and film archivist.
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Name: Gérard Rinaldi.
Birth Date: February 17, 1943.
Birth Place: Paris, France (specifically Paris 14e).
Death Date: March 2, 2012.
Death Place: Fontenay-lès-Briis, Essonne, France.
Age at death: 69 years old.
Occupations: French actor, musician, lyricist, artistic director, singer (with Les Charlots), and adaptateur.
Known credits: 71 (TMDB).
Acting credits mentioned: Watchmen (2009), Spider-Man (2002), and Jurassic Park (1993) (IMDb). Wait, I must check if these are actually his credits or just "known for" in a generic sense. The source says "He was an actor, known for Watchmen (2009), Spider-Man (2002) and Jurassic Park (1993)." I will include them as they are explicitly in the source.
Relationships: Married to Marie Langlois and Micheline Widerman.
Also known as: Les Charlots.
Gérard Rinaldi was a French actor, musician, lyricist, artistic director, singer, and adaptateur. Born on February 17, 1943, in Paris, France, he was also known as Les Charlots. Rinaldi's acting credits include Watchmen (2009), Spider-Man (2002), and Jurassic Park (1993). He had 71 known credits according to The Movie Database. Rinaldi was married to Marie Langlois and Micheline Widerman. He died on March 2, 2012, at the age of 69 in Fontenay-
Career overview
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Name: Gérard Rinaldi.
Dates: February 17, 1943 – March 2, 2012.
Birthplace: Paris, France (specifically Paris 14e).
Deathplace: Fontenay-lès-Briis, Essonne, France.
Professions: French actor, musician, lyricist, artistic director, singer with Les Charlots, and adaptateur.
Acting credits/known for: Watchmen (2009), Spider-Man (2002), and Jurassic Park (1993) [Note: Source [3] says he was known for these, though as an archivist I must note these are the only acting credits provided in the text].
Known credits count: 71 (from TMDB).
Spouses: Marie Langlois and Micheline Widerman.
Paragraph 1: Identity and Background.
Gérard Rinaldi was a French actor, musician, lyricist, artistic director, singer, and adaptateur. Born on February 17, 1943, in Paris, France, specifically in the 14e arrondissement, he was a multifaceted performer. He was associated with the group Les Charlots. Rinaldi passed away on March 2, 2012, at the age of 69 in Fontenay-lès-Briis, Essonne, France.
Paragraph 2: Acting Career.
In his acting career, Rinaldi is credited with 71 known credits. He is recognized for his work in films such as Jurassic Park in 1993, Spider-Man in 2002, and Watchmen in 2009. His professional life spanned various roles within the entertainment industry, encompassing both musical and acting disciplines.
Paragraph 3: Personal Details (if needed to hit word count).
Regarding his personal life, Rinaldi was married to Marie Langlois and Micheline Widerman.
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"Gérard Rinaldi was a French actor, musician, lyricist, artistic director, singer, and adaptateur. Born on February 17, 1943, in Paris, France, specifically in the 14e arrondissement, he was a multifaceted performer. He was associated with the group Les Charlots. Rinaldi passed away on March 2, 2012, at the age of 69 in Fontenay-lès-Briis, Essonne, France.
In his acting career, Rinaldi is credited with 71 known credits. He is recognized for his work in films such as Jurassic Park in 1993, Spider-Man in 2002, and Watchmen in 2009. His professional life spanned various roles within the entertainment industry, encompassing both musical and acting disciplines.
Regarding his personal life, Rinaldi was married to Marie Langlois and Micheline Widerman."
Word count: ~135 words. This is too short. I need to reach 180-260.
Expansion Strategy:
I must be careful not to invent facts. I can elaborate on the descriptions provided.
Source [1] says "Known For: Acting".
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
79 titles- Les Charlots en folie (2024) as Self (archive footage)
- Il était une fois Champs-Élysées (2022) as Self (archive footage)
- Nouvelle Maud (2010) as Michel Lambert
- Ah, c'était ça la vie! (2010) as David Silberstein
- 35 kilos d'espoir (2010) as Léon
- 20 years of Simpsons (2009) as Self - Voice of Burns, Krusty, Skinner ...
- Chez Maupassant (2007) as Maire/Osime Favet
- Concours de danse à Piriac (2006) as Jacques
- 5, Rue Sésame (2005) as Count von Count (voice)
- Ambre a disparu (2004) as Daniel Gaillac
- À cran, deux ans après (2004) as Louis
- Le pays des enfants perdus (2004) as monsieur Bardoux
- À cran, deux ans après (2004) as Louis
- Remue-ménage (2003)
- Ratz (2003) as The captain (voice)
- La maison des enfants (2003) as Levaillant
- Un amour en kit (2003) as Jeff
- Après la pluie, le beau temps (2003) as José Bretelle
- Esprit Fantômes (2002) as Botello (voice)
- Slice of Life (2002) as Directeur Thalasso 1
- Eve Castelas (1999) as Commissaire Ribeaucout
- Interdit de vieillir (1998) as Louis
- Le ruban (1998) as le docteur Paginet
- Ivanhoe: The King's Knight (1997) as Ivanhoe
- Une femme en blanc (1997) as Levaillant
- L'Enfant du bout du monde (1997) as Monsieur le consul
- Blood Sisters (1997) as Fournier
- Al centro dell'area di rigore (1996) as Oreste
- Mot (1995) as Mot
- Robinson Sucroë (1995) as Mercredi
- Bébé coup de foudre (1995) as Antoine
- Les Cordier, juge et flic (1994) as Vidal
- Regards d'enfance (1993) as Gorannivsky
- For Better and for Worse (1993) as Bernard Touchet
- Coucou c'est nous ! (1992) as Self
- C.L.Y.D.E. (1990) as (voice)
- Double mixte (1989) as Jeff
- Sacrée soirée (1987) as Self
- Marc et Sophie (1987) as Marc
- The Debauched Life of Gerard Floque (1987) as Francis Clément
- Funny Boy (1987) as Lambros
- Descent Into Hell (1986) as Elvis
- Zoom the White Dolphin (1985) as Jean-Sébastien (voice)
- Charlots' Connection (1984) as Gérard
- Rookies Run Amok 2 (1983) as Alfred
- Champs-Elysées (1982) as Self - Les Charlots
- Champs-Elysées (1982) as Self
- Les Charlots contre Dracula (1980) as Gérard
- Les Charlots contre Dracula (1980) Writer
- Les Charlots en délire (1979) as Gérard
- Et vive la liberté ! (1978) as Gérard
- Fan School (1977) as Self - Les Charlots
- 30 millions d'amis (1976) as Self - Les Charlots
- Midi Première (1975) as Self - Les Charlots
- Les Rendez-vous du dimanche (1975) as Self
- Les Rendez-vous du dimanche (1975) as Self - Les Charlots
- Système 2 (1975) as Self - Les Charlots
- Système 2 (1975) as Self
- From Hong Kong with Love (1975) as Gérard
- From Hong Kong with Love (1975) Original Music Composer
- Trop c'est trop (1975) as Cameo
- Rookies Go to War (1974) as Gérard
- The Four Charlots Musketeers (1974) as Planchet
- The Four Charlots Musketeers 2 (1974) as Planchet
- The Big Store (1973) as Gérard
- Le Grand Échiquier (1972) as Self
- Midi trente (1972) as Self
- Midi trente (1972) as Self - Les Charlots
- Stadium Nuts (1972) as Gérard
- Stadium Nuts (1972) Original Music Composer
- Charlots Go to Spain (1972) as Gérard
- Samedi soir (1971) as Self - Les Charlots
- Cadet Rousselle (1971) as Self - Les Charlots
- Daisy Town (1971) as Le chanteur de Quadrille (voice)
- Rookies Run Amok (1971) as Gérard
- La Lucarne magique (1971) as A star
- The Great Java (1971) as Philippot
- L'homme qui venait du Cher (1969) as Gérard
- À bout portant (1968) as Self - Les Charlots
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Gérard Rinaldi best known for?
Gérard Rinaldi is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Parents of Parents (2024), Remue-ménage (2003), Aguirre, the Wrath of God (1972), Decalogue V (1989).
When and where was Gérard Rinaldi born?
Gérard Rinaldi was born on February 17, 1943 in Paris, France. They passed away on March 2, 2012.
How many credits does Gérard Rinaldi have?
Gérard Rinaldi has accumulated over 79 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1968 to 2024.
What is Gérard Rinaldi's background in cinema and television?
Subject: Gérard Rinaldi (Acting). Role: Television and film archivist. Constraints: Use ONLY provided facts. No inventions. No markdown/formatting. Plain text only. Neutral, encyclopedic prose. Length: 90-130 words. Goal: Factual identity profile. Name: Gérard Rinaldi. Birth Date: February 17, 1943. Birth Place: Paris,...
Gérard Rinaldi by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Midi Première (1975) as Self - Les Charlots — aged about 32
- Le Grand Échiquier (1972) as Self — aged about 29
- Fan School (1977) as Self - Les Charlots — aged about 34
- Champs-Elysées (1982) as Self - Les Charlots — aged about 39
- Champs-Elysées (1982) as Self — aged about 39
- Daisy Town (1971) as Le chanteur de Quadrille (voice) — aged about 28
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