Henri Vilbert
Biography
Henri Vilbert was a French actor born on April 6, 1904, in Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhône, France. His acting career spanned from 1921 to 1982, during which he appeared in more than a hundred films, with source records noting ninety-four known acting credits. Throughout his extensive career in film, he became known for his work in various productions, including roles associated with films such as Au theatre ce soir, Rim v 11 hodin, and Dobrodruzstvi Arsena Lupina. Additionally, he earned a prestigious award from the festival in Venice. Henri Vilbert passed away on April 20, 1997, at the age of ninety-three, though an alternate English Wikipedia source notes his death date as April 19, 1997.
Career overview
Henri Vilbert was a French actor born in Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhone, France on April 6, 1904. His active career spanned from 1921 to 1982, during which he appeared in more than one hundred films, accumulating over ninety known acting credits according to archival records.
Throughout his extensive career in film, he became known for appearing in numerous motion pictures. Among the specific titles associated with his filmography are Au theatre ce soir, Rim v 11 hodin, and Dobrodruzstvi Arsena Lupina. In addition to his numerous film roles, his career was also recognized with a prestigious award from the festival in Venice.
Henri Vilbert passed away on April 20, 1997, at the age of ninety-three, though a Wikipedia source records his death date slightly differently as April 19, 1997. His legacy remains defined by a prolific output of French cinematic performances that spanned several decades of the twentieth century.
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94 titles- Attention, the Kids Are Watching (1978) as Le gardien
- The Suspects (1974) as The Chief of Police of Marseille
- Molière pour rire et pour pleurer (1973) as Maître Gely
- The Dominici Affair (1973) as President of the Correctional
- The Pariah (1972) as Graville, prison guard
- The Savior (1971) as Flouret
- Docteur Glass (1967) as Vandermill
- La Queue du Diable (1965) as Le maitre
- My Wife's Husband (1963) as Maître Sarrazin
- The Sword and the Balance (1963) as Juror
- Where Are You From, Johnny? (1963) as Christophe Thibault
- The Devil and the Ten Commandments (1962) as Alexandre
- La Traversée de la Loire (1962) as The industrialist
- The Count of Monte Cristo (1961) as Le père Dantès
- Secret File 1413 (1961) as Le commissaire Rossi
- The Pavements of Paris (1961)
- A Martian in Paris (1961) as Monsieur Walter
- The Crab Basket (1960) as Dorel
- Jules' Breadwinner (1960) as Toussaint
- Les Cinq Dernières Minutes (1958) as Georges Mauvagnat
- Secrets of a French Nurse (1958) as Riton
- Tabarin (1958)
- Si le roi savait ça (1958)
- City at Night (1958) as Signor Prandi
- The Irony of Money (1957) as Marido
- Lovers of Paris (1957) as Narcisse Bachelard, brother of Eléonore
- Easiest Profession (1957) as Mr. Piechut, mayor
- Police Judiciaire (1957) as Commissioner Frédéric
- Soupçons (1956) as Charles Tramillet
- In the Manner of Sherlock Holmes (1956) as Henri Lombard
- The Golden Vein (1955) as Dottore Alabani
- Forbidden (1955) as Niccodemo Barras
- La ladra (1955) as l'avvocato
- Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves (1954) as Cassim
- Love in a Hot Climate (1954) as Noguera
- Napoleon Road (1953) as Blaise
- Manon of the Spring (1953) as Le curé
- The Wild Oat (1953) as Mayor of Valorgue
- Good Lord Without Confession (1953) as François Dupont
- Ugolin (1953) as Le curé
- The Last Robin Hood (1953) as Customs inspector
- Le Club des 400 coups (1953) as Vicar
- We Are All Murderers (1952) as Mr. Arnaud
- The Man in My Life (1952) as Léon Fontaine
- Fortuné de Marseille (1952) as Fortuné Toucasse
- La demoiselle et son revenant (1952) as Ledru
- Farewell, Paris (1952) as M Lamy
- Sins of Madeleine (1951) as Mr. Archibald
- Les Maîtres-nageurs (1951) as Bernard Marchand
- Savage Triangle (1951) as Capitaine François
- On demande un bandit (1951)
- The Hunting Ground (1951) as Victor
- Tête blonde (1950) as Inspector Lambert
- We Will All Go to Paris (1950) as Brigadier (uncredited)
- A Certain Mister (1950) as Antoine
- Three Sinners (1950) as Doctor Marcel Picard (uncredited)
- The Prize (1950) as Le brigadier
- Manon (1949) as Ship Captain
- Six Hours to Lose (1947) as Customs official
- L'Aventure de Cabassou (1946) as Gaudin
- The Uncatchable Mr. Frederic (1946) as Policeman
- Majestic Hotel Cellars (1945) as Le chef cuisinier (uncredited)
- Cecile Is Dead (1944) as Un inspecteur (uncredited)
- Mermoz (1943) as Fort-Lamy mechanic
- Carnival of Sinners (1943) as Brigadier (uncredited)
- Picpus (1943) as Amadieu
- The Murderer Lives at Number 21 (1942) as Police Officer (uncredited)
- Forbidden to Love (1942) as Le vendeur de la roulotte (uncredited)
- Love Marriage (1942) as Amédée
- The Four-Poster Bed (1942) as Keeper (uncredited)
- Nightclub Hostess (1939) as Le directeur
- In the Sun of Marseille (1938) as Marius
- Monsieur Coccinelle (1938) as Le patron du café (uncredited)
- Mother Love (1938) as (uncredited)
- Si tu reviens (1938) as Abbot
- La course à la vertu (1937)
- The Terrible Lovers (1936) as Gendarme
- Monsieur est saisi (1936)
- Fanfare of Love (1935) as Maquileur, coiffeur, ami de Jean et Pierre
- Gangster malgré lui (1935)
- A Rare Bird (1935) as Grégoire
- Happy Days (1935) as Peasant
- Feu Toupinel (1934) as Valaury
- Famille nombreuse (1934) as Warrant Officer Broche
- Madame Bovary (1934) as Dr. Canivet
- Goodbye Beautiful Days (1933) as Professor Ronnay
- Topaze (1933) as Un agent de police
- Maison hantée (1933)
- Make Up (1932)
- Student’s Hotel (1932) as Etienne
- The seller of the Louvre (1932) as (uncredited)
- Un coup de téléphone (1932) as Cargouille
- Happy Hearts (1932) as Théo
- Un homme en habit (1931)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Henri Vilbert best known for?
Henri Vilbert is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Suspects (1974), The Pariah (1972), My Wife's Husband (1963), The Sword and the Balance (1963).
When and where was Henri Vilbert born?
Henri Vilbert was born on April 6, 1904 in Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhône, France. They passed away on April 20, 1997.
How many credits does Henri Vilbert have?
Henri Vilbert has accumulated over 94 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1931 to 1978.
What is Henri Vilbert's background in cinema and television?
Henri Vilbert was a French actor born on April 6, 1904, in Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhône, France. His acting career spanned from 1921 to 1982, during which he appeared in more than a hundred films, with source records noting ninety-four known acting credits. Throughout his extensive career in film, he became known for hi...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Sword and the Balance (1963) as Juror — aged about 59
- The Count of Monte Cristo (1961) as Le père Dantès — aged about 57
- The Pariah (1972) as Graville, prison guard — aged about 68
- The Golden Vein (1955) as Dottore Alabani — aged about 51
- We Are All Murderers (1952) as Mr. Arnaud — aged about 48
- Sins of Madeleine (1951) as Mr. Archibald — aged about 47
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