Maurice Ronet
Biography
Maurice Ronet was a French film actor, director, and writer. He was born on April 13, 1927, in Nice, Alpes-Maritimes, France. Ronet made his stage debut at the age of 14 and later attended the Parisian acting school Centre du Spectacle de la Rue-Blanche. He entered the Paris Conservatoire in 1944, where he was mentored by Jean-Louis Barrault. Ronet made his film debut at 22 in Jacques Becker's Rendez-vous de juillet. He is known for his acting career, which spanned over several years. Ronet passed away on March 14, 1983.
Career overview
Maurice Ronet began his acting career at the age of 14, making his stage debut in Sacha Guitry's Deux couverts in Lausanne. He later attended the Parisian acting school Centre du Spectacle de la Rue-Blanche and entered the Paris Conservatoire in 1944, where he was mentored by Jean-Louis Barrault.
Maurice Ronet made his film debut at the age of 22 in Jacques Becker's Rendez-vous de juillet, a role that was written specifically for him by Becker. This marked the beginning of his extensive film career, with Ronet going on to appear in numerous films throughout his life.
Maurice Ronet's acting career spanned many years, with a total of 102 known credits. He established himself as a prominent figure in the French film industry, with his early start in stage acting and subsequent transition to film.
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Full Filmography
104 titles- Undressing a Legacy (2021) as Self (archive footage)
- Hossein, Ronet, Trintignant : Confidences de trois acteurs inoubliables (2021) as Self (archive footage)
- Barefoot in the Kitchen (2013) as (archive footage)
- Mag Bodard, un destin (2005) as Self (archive footage)
- Surprise Party (1983) as Georges Levesques
- La Balance (1982) as Roger Massina
- La Guérilléra (1982) as Brutus
- Un matin rouge (1982) as Henri
- Beau Pere (1981) as Charly
- Sphinx (1981) as Yvon Mageot
- Bloodline (1979) as Charles Martin
- Orient Express (1979) as Rolf Freitag
- Madame le Juge (1978) as Charles Bais
- Madame Claude (1977) as Pierre
- Death of a Corrupt Man (1977) as Philippe Dubaye
- Emmenez-moi au Ritz (1977) as Philippe Gregor
- Oh, mia bella matrigna (1976) as Luigi
- Bartleby (1976) Director
- Why They Kill Themselves (1976)
- Golden Night (1976) as Nuit d'or
- Les Rendez-vous du dimanche (1975) as Self
- To the Bitter End (1975) as Paul Jordan
- The Golden Mass (1975) as David
- Night Police Station (1974) as Vittorio Cazzaniga
- The Marseille Contract (1974) as Inspector Briac
- Cry of the Heart (1974) as Mathieu
- Only the Wind Knows the Answer (1974) as Robert Lucas
- Seduction (1973) as Giuseppe Lagana
- The Red Room (1973) as Jean Gerfaud
- Don Juan or If Don Juan Were a Woman (1973) as Piere Gonzague
- Without Warning (1973) as Raoul Maury
- The Crazy Capo Affair (1973) as Diserens
- Midi trente (1972) as Self
- The Pebbles of Etratat (1972) as Kelvo
- Scandal Man (1972) as Marc Fontemps
- Devil in the Brain (1972) as Fabrizio Garces
- Samedi soir (1971) as Self
- Raphael or the Debauched One (1971) as Raphaël de Lorris
- The Deadly Trap (1971) as L'homme de l'organisation
- A Little, a Lot, Passionately (1971) as Didier
- Last Leap (1970) as Garal
- The Sensuous Assassin (1970) as Serge
- Splendori e miserie di Madame Royale (1970) as Commissario
- The Modification (1970) as Léon Delmont
- The Swimming Pool (1969) as Harry
- The Vixen (1969) as Jérôme
- The Unfaithful Wife (1969) as Victor Pegala
- Delphine (1969) as Jean-Marc, couturier ami de Delphine
- The Scarlet Lady (1969) as François
- How Sweet It Is! (1968) as Phillipe
- A Devil Under the Pillow (1968) as Lotario
- Birds in Peru (1968) as Rainier
- The Champagne Murders (1967) as Paul Wagner
- Garden of Delights (1967) as Carlo
- The Road to Corinth (1967) as Dex
- Line of Demarcation (1966) as Pierre, comte de Damville
- Lost Command (1966) as Capain. Boisfeuras
- Long March (1966) as Doctor Chevalier
- Three Rooms in Manhattan (1965) as François Combe
- Amador (1965) as Amador
- The Thief of Tibadabo (1965) as Nicolas
- The Thief of Tibadabo (1965) Director
- The Thief of Tibadabo (1965) Screenplay
- Wherever You Are (1964) as Paul Vallier
- The Pit and the Pendulum (1964) as Le condamné à mort
- Circle of Love (1964) as Henri
- Pariahs of Glory (1964) as Ferrier
- The Fire Within (1963) as Alain Leroy
- The Victors (1963) as French Lieutenant
- Enough Rope (1963) as Walter Saccard
- Casablanca, Nest of Spies (1963) as Maurice Desjardins
- Scarlet Eye (1963) as Dr. Gérard Rinaldi
- Liberté I (1962) as Michel
- Midnight Meeting (1962) as Pierre Neyris
- The Immoral Moment (1962) as Michel Jussieu
- Assassin's Check (1962) as Gilbert Vitry
- Time Out for Love (1961) as Philippe
- Purple Noon (1960) as Philippe Greenleaf
- Mi último tango (1960) as Dario Ledesma
- Il peccato degli anni verdi (1960) as Paolo Donati
- Discorama (1959) as Self
- The Devil Made a Woman (1959) as José
- This Desired Body (1959) as Henri Messardier
- Elevator to the Gallows (1958) as Julien Tavernier
- Carve Her Name with Pride (1958) as Jacques
- That Night (1958) as Jean Mallet
- He Who Must Die (1957) as Michelis
- Cinépanorama (1956) as Self
- The Blonde Witch (1956) as Laurent Brulard
- Missing Persons Section (1956) as Juan Milford
- Pleasures and Vices (1955) as 'Gueule d'ange'
- The Aristocrats (1955) as Christophe de Conti
- Reflets de Cannes (1954) as Self
- House of Ricordi (1954) as Vincenzo Bellini
- Casta diva (1954) as Vincenzo Bellini
- Castles in Spain (1954) as Miguel Murillo
- Lucrèce Borgia (1953) as Perotto
- The Healer (1953) as André Turenne
- Endless Horizons (1953) as Marc Caussade
- Poison Ivy (1953) as Mickey
- The Seven Deadly Sins (1952) as The priest (segment "La Luxure")
- Desperate Decision (1952) as Jim
- Perfectionist (1951) as François
- Rendezvous in July (1949) as Roger Moulin
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Maurice Ronet best known for?
Maurice Ronet is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Surprise Party (1983), Beau Pere (1981), Sphinx (1981), Bloodline (1979).
When and where was Maurice Ronet born?
Maurice Ronet was born on April 13, 1927 in Nice, Alpes-Maritimes, France. They passed away on March 14, 1983.
How many credits does Maurice Ronet have?
Maurice Ronet has accumulated over 104 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1949 to 2021.
What is Maurice Ronet's background in cinema and television?
Maurice Ronet was a French film actor, director, and writer. He was born on April 13, 1927, in Nice, Alpes-Maritimes, France. Ronet made his stage debut at the age of 14 and later attended the Parisian acting school Centre du Spectacle de la Rue-Blanche. He entered the Paris Conservatoire in 1944, where he was mentored...
Maurice Ronet by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Cinépanorama (1956) as Self — aged about 29
- The Fire Within (1963) as Alain Leroy — aged about 36
- Purple Noon (1960) as Philippe Greenleaf — aged about 33
- Elevator to the Gallows (1958) as Julien Tavernier — aged about 31
- Midnight Meeting (1962) as Pierre Neyris — aged about 35
- How Sweet It Is! (1968) as Phillipe — aged about 41
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