Henri Guybet
Biography
Henri Guybet is a French actor born on December 21, 1936, in Paris, France. Active since 1964, he has appeared in numerous films. Guybet began his career in dinner theater at the Cafe de la Gare in the late 1960s, working alongside Coluche and Miou-Miou. His first major film role was given by Gerard Oury in The Mad Adventures of Rabbi Jacob, where he played Solomon, the Jewish driver of Louis de Funes. He also starred in the film The Pawn as Bertrand Barabi, playing alongside Claude Jade. Throughout his career, he has built an extensive filmography in French comedies, particularly during the 1970s.
Career overview
Henri Guybet is a French actor born on December 21, 1936, in Paris, France. Active since 1964, he has appeared in numerous films. He began his career in the late 1960s in dinner theater at the Cafe de la Gare, performing alongside Coluche and Miou-Miou.
Gérard Oury gave Guybet his first major film role in The Mad Adventures of Rabbi Jacob, where he played Solomon, the Jewish driver of the character played by Louis de Funès. His comic talent was further showcased shortly after in a film with Georges Lautner titled Pas de Probleme. In 1978, Guybet secured the leading role in the film The Pawn, portraying Bertrand Barabi, a pawn who falls in love with the mother of one of his students, played by Claude Jade. This production marked his only romantic role and his only leading film role.
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97 titles- The Con Artist (2026) as Maître Doguet
- Les Rois de la comédie (2023) as Self
- Visitors (2022) as Robert
- En Famille : Le Mariage de Marjorie (2022) as Bernard Escourrou
- 100% Organic (2020) as André
- The Fool (2019) as Jérôme
- En famille : Un si joyeux Noël (2019) as Bernard Escourrou
- Tricky Old Dogs (2018) as Garan-Servier
- Je vais mieux (2018) as Laurent's father
- Pacte Sacré (2017) as René
- Vive la crise ! (2017) as Le cardinal
- The Secret of the Abby (2017) as Alphonse Monnet
- Face au Diable (2016) as Philippe Legrand
- Le Cabanon rose (2016) as Le Boucher
- A Change of Heart (2015) as Gaston
- La Trouvaille de Juliette (2014) as Thorez, quitté depuis 20 ans par sa femme
- Ça va passer... mais quand ? (2014) as Michel
- The Jewish Cardinal (2013) as Charles Lustiger
- Grossesses Nerveuses (2012) as Laurent
- Protect and Serve (2010) as L'abbé Mignard
- Colère (2010) as Dr. Ferber
- Scènes de ménages (2009) as Robert, un des amis de bridge de Raymond
- Il était une fois... « Les aventures de Rabbi Jacob » (2009) as Self
- La Dame de chez Maxim (2008) as Le Général
- Pierre Richard, l'art du déséquilibre (2005) as Self
- Louis de Funès ou le pouvoir de faire rire (2003) as Self
- If I Were a Rich Man (2002) as M. Brun
- Sacré Noël (1999)
- Vivement dimanche (1998) as Self
- Iznogoud (1995) as Dilat Laraht (French version, voice)
- Comment devenir cinéaste sans se prendre la tête (1995) as Le père
- La Braconne (1993) as André
- Une cloche en or (1993) as Lucien Chambier
- Rocca (1993) as Napo
- Darling Chérie (1992) as Raymond
- Le Pélican (1992) as Henri
- La Bonne Anna (1992) as Bernard
- Joséphine en tournée (1991) as Charles Rollin
- Bisous Bisous (1991) as Georges
- Le Prête-nom (1991) as Cheik Marami
- Deux hommes dans une valise (1989) as Max
- Pyjama pour six (1988) as Bernard
- Sacrée soirée (1987) as Self
- Club de rencontres (1987) as L'inspecteur Etienne Gandin
- Jeu, set et match (1985) as Jacques Leroy
- À nous les garçons (1985) as Georges
- The Cowboy (1985) as Brigadier Lavalle
- Macadam: En suivant son rêve (1985)
- Dog Day (1984) as Marceau
- Doctor Lerne, Subgod (1983) as Dominique
- Microbidon (1983) as Edouard
- Champs-Elysées (1982) as Self
- It Will Hurt! (1982) as Vladimir
- The Graduates of the Last Row (1982) as L'avocat
- Bankers Also Have Souls (1982) as André
- On n'est pas sorti de l'auberge (1982) as Monsieur Courdu, le mari jaloux
- Pieds nus dans le parc (1982) as Pepper
- Pétrole ! Pétrole ! (1981) as Bernard Bérian
- Is This Reasonable? (1981) as Daniel, Julie's companion
- Le Chêne d'Allouville (1981) as François Lecourt, brother of Bernard
- Le bahut va craquer (1981) as le pion
- Why Not Us? (1981) as Raymond, le beau-frère de Jacqueline
- Les matous sont romantiques (1981) as Roger 1
- Le Guignolo (1980) as Machavoine, l'espion plombier
- Les Aventures de Guidon Fûté (1980) as Choukroune
- Les Charlots en délire (1979) as L'avocat / Le curé / Le préposé agence recyclage
- Heroes Are Not Wet Behind the Ears (1979) as Mr. Bertier, bank employee
- The Winner (1979) as Thierry Denoël, fondé de pouvoir
- Le Pion (1978) as Bertrand Barabi
- Général... nous voilà...! (1978) as Italo Talbo
- Surprise Sock (1978) as L'assistant
- These Sorcerers Are Mad (1978) as Henri Berger
- One, Two, Two: 122, rue de Provence (1978) as Marcel Jamet
- The Seventh Company Outdoors (1977) as Tassin, ouvrier aux abattoirs de Nice
- Emmenez-moi au Ritz (1977) as Félix
- Les Jeux de 20 heures (1976) as Self
- The Bottom Line (1976) as Henri Mercier
- Flic Story (1975) as Hidoine
- The Seventh Company Has Been Found (1975) as Tassin
- No Problem! (1975) as Daniel
- The Return of the Tall Blond Man with One Black Shoe (1974) as Charmant
- I'm Losing My Temper (1974) as Patrick
- Par ici la monnaie (1974) as Farfalla
- OK Patron (1974) as Frédéric
- There's a Bone in the Mill (1974) as Roscoff
- The Mad Adventures of Rabbi Jacob (1973) as Salomon
- Molière pour rire et pour pleurer (1973) as Mauvillain
- Themroc (1973) as Un ouvrier
- Themroc (1973) as A worker
- The Year 01 (1973) as The man who wakes up at 6 o'clock
- Some Too Quiet Gentlemen (1973) as L'adjoint au maire
- There Once Was a Cop (1972) as PJ inspector
- Fusil chargé (1972)
- The Married Couple of the Year Two (1971) as l'ami de Simon
- Love Is Gay, Love Is Sad (1971) as Leon's friend
- Les Hommes (1964) as Artilleryman
- La naissance du Grand Blond as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Henri Guybet best known for?
Henri Guybet is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Delightful Forest (1972), Je vais mieux (2018), Balaraw: Blood Island (2026), Scènes de ménages (2009).
When and where was Henri Guybet born?
Henri Guybet was born on December 21, 1936 in Paris, France.
How many credits does Henri Guybet have?
Henri Guybet has accumulated over 97 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1964 to 2026.
What is Henri Guybet's background in cinema and television?
Henri Guybet is a French actor born on December 21, 1936, in Paris, France. Active since 1964, he has appeared in numerous films. Guybet began his career in dinner theater at the Cafe de la Gare in the late 1960s, working alongside Coluche and Miou-Miou. His first major film role was given by Gerard Oury in The Mad Adv...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Iznogoud (1995) as Dilat Laraht (French version, voice) — aged about 58
- The Mad Adventures of Rabbi Jacob (1973) as Salomon — aged about 36
- The Seventh Company Has Been Found (1975) as Tassin — aged about 38
- Les Jeux de 20 heures (1976) as Self — aged about 39
- Champs-Elysées (1982) as Self — aged about 45
- The Year 01 (1973) as The man who wakes up at 6 o'clock — aged about 36
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