Marc Porel
Biography
Marc Porel, born Marc Michel Marrier de Lagatinerie on January 3, 1949, in Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland, was a Swiss-born French film actor. He came from an acting family, with his father being actor Gérard Landry. Also known professionally by the name Marc Mar, Porel appeared in films between 1967 and 1983. During his career, his film credits included thrillers such as Gianni Martucci's Heroin, Eiskalte Typen auf heißen Öfen, and Pierre Grasset's Überfall im Morgengrauen. He passed away on August 15, 1983, at the age of 34.
Career overview
Marc Porel, born Marc Michel Marrier de Lagatinerie on January 3, 1949, in Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland, was a Swiss-born French film actor who came from an acting family, with his father being actor Gérard Landry. He was also known professionally under the name Marc Mar. Over the course of his career, Porel appeared in numerous film and television productions, with known credits including 38 film appearances listed on the Movie Database and a total of 40 films appearing between 1967 and 1983.
As his career progressed, Porel became established in the thriller genre. His work in thrillers included appearances in Gianni Martucci's Heroin, Eiskalte Typen auf heißen Öfen, and Pierre Grasset's Überfall im Morgengrauen.
Porel passed away on August 15, 1983, at the age of 34.
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Full Filmography
39 titles- Killing of the Flesh (1983) as Max
- The Charterhouse of Parma (1982) as Lieutenant Robert
- Disobedience (1981) as Alfio
- The Devil's Game (1981) as Matthew
- The Marquis of Grillo (1981) as Capitano Blanchard
- The Venus of Ille (1981) as Matthieu
- La pagella (1980) as Commissario Vincenzo Saliani
- Rat Race (1980) as Christian
- The Sister of Ursula (1978) as Filippo Andrei / Gianni Nardi
- Blazing Flowers (1978) as Pino Scalise
- L'albero della maldicenza (1978)
- Pigs with a P.38 (1978) as Morris
- The Psychic (1977) as Luca Fattori
- A Spiral of Mist (1977) as Fabrizio Sangermano
- The Innocent (1976) as Filippo d'Arborio
- Soldier of Fortune (1976) as Duke of Namur
- Live Like a Cop, Die Like a Man (1976) as Antonio
- Loaded Guns (1975) as Manuel
- Il marsigliese (1975) as Pierre Toriel
- When the City Awakes (1975) as Ridzi
- Virility (1974) as Roberto
- My Dear Nephews (1974) as Marco
- Die Ameisen kommen (1974) as Alain
- Ludwig (1973) as Richard Hornig
- Tony Arzenta (1973) as Domenico Maggio
- A Police Officer Without Importance (1973) as Camille Fresse
- A Police Officer Without Importance (1973) Writer
- Don't Torture a Duckling (1972) as Don Alberto Avallone
- Cadet Rousselle (1971) as Self
- Tumuc Humac (1971) as Marc
- The Most Gentle Confessions (1971) as Jean Dubreuil
- A Little Sun in Cold Water (1971) as Gilles Lantier
- Road to Salina (1970) as Rocky
- The Horse (1970) as Henri, Son of Mathilde and Léon
- Secret World (1969) as Olivier / Philipe's son
- The Sicilian Clan (1969) as Sergio Manalese, fils cadet de Vittorio
- Une fille nommée Amour (1969) as (uncredited)
- Boys and Girls (1967) as Pierre
- Shock Troops (1967) as Octave
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Marc Porel best known for?
Marc Porel is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Killing of the Flesh (1983), Disobedience (1981), I, The Investigator (1972), The Marquis of Grillo (1981).
When and where was Marc Porel born?
Marc Porel was born on January 3, 1949 in Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland. They passed away on August 15, 1983.
How many credits does Marc Porel have?
Marc Porel has accumulated over 39 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1967 to 1983.
What is Marc Porel's background in cinema and television?
Marc Porel, born Marc Michel Marrier de Lagatinerie on January 3, 1949, in Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland, was a Swiss-born French film actor. He came from an acting family, with his father being actor Gérard Landry. Also known professionally by the name Marc Mar, Porel appeared in films between 1967 and 1983. During his ...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Marquis of Grillo (1981) as Capitano Blanchard — aged about 32
- The Sicilian Clan (1969) as Sergio Manalese, fils cadet de Vittorio — aged about 20
- Ludwig (1973) as Richard Hornig — aged about 24
- Don't Torture a Duckling (1972) as Don Alberto Avallone — aged about 23
- The Psychic (1977) as Luca Fattori — aged about 28
- The Innocent (1976) as Filippo d'Arborio — aged about 27
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