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Pierre Palau

Acting Born Aug 13, 1883 Died Dec 3, 1966 Paris, France 97 credits
97
Total Credits
1922–1966
45 Years Career Span
10
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Pierre Palau was an actor with ninety-seven known credits in movies and television shows. He was male and was born in Paris, France on August 13, 1883. His full or alternative name is also listed as Palau Pierre Léon Pal. He was active in the entertainment industry until his death, which occurred on December 3, 1966, at the age of eighty-three years old. Biographical and career data for him are documented in film and television reference databases including The Movie Database and ČSFD.cz.

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Career

Career overview

Pierre Palau was an actor with known credits totaling ninety-seven. Born in Paris, France on August 13, 1883, he was also known by the name Palau Pierre Léon Pal. During his career, he worked primarily in the field of acting, establishing a substantial filmography and appearing in numerous productions.

Palau passed away on December 3, 1966 at the age of eighty-three. His professional record reflects a prolific presence in film and television through his numerous known acting credits, documenting a long career in the entertainment industry originating in France.

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Known for

Film

Public School

as Le père Bigeard

The Train of Childhood and Expectation

as A Guest
Film

Famous Love Affairs

as Saint-Simon
Film

If Paris Were Told to Us

as Un Moine
Film

The Grand Manoeuvre

as Arthur, wedding guest
Film

Marguerite of the Night

as Dr. Faust
Film

Beauties of the Night

as Le vieux monsieur qui critique toutes les époques

Senora Acero

as Monsieur Marin
Film

Children of Paradise

as Le régisseur des Funambules
Film

Le Corbeau

as Le receveur de P.T.T.

Frequent co-stars

Robert Dhéry 1 shared title
Colette Brosset 1 shared title
Yves Robert 1 shared title
Didier Haudepin 1 shared title
Jacques Dufilho 1 shared title
René-Louis Lafforgue 1 shared title
Jacques Legras 1 shared title
Tsilla Chelton 1 shared title
Fernand Ledoux 1 shared title
Pierre Fresnay 1 shared title

Career timeline

King of Hearts
Public School
The VirginsTous ceux qui tombent
Famous Love AffairsAugusteThe Joker
If Paris Were Told to UsMitsou
The Grand ManoeuvreNanaMarguerite of the Night
The Lottery of Happiness
Beauties of the NightThree WomenMatrimonial AgencyThe Road to Damascus
GigoloDakota 308
Love and CompanionshipCartouche, King of ParisUn trou dans le mur
La LouveThe Farm of Seven SinsMademoiselle de la Ferté
The Eleven O'Clock WomanLa Danse de mortCarrefour du crime
Devil in the FleshThe RoyalistsRumors
Queen's NecklaceBehind These WallsThe Sea RoseMessieurs LudovicImpasse
Children of ParadiseAngel and SinnerThe Bride of DarknessBox of DreamsMademoiselle X
Florence is CrazyL'aventure est au coin de la rue
Le CorbeauCarnival of SinnersI Am with YouMadame et le mortThe Wolf Farm
Eight Men in a CastleAnnette and the Blonde Woman
Ce n'est pas moi
The Duraton Family
Four Flights to LoveThe Phantom WagonLe Paradis des voleursTrois artilleurs à l'opéra
CrossroadsVacances payéesRasputinThe Lafarge Case
The Green DressThe Man from NowhereLa Peau d'un autreLe cœur disposeThe Beauty of Montparnasse
Girls of Paris
Fanfare of LoveJeunes filles à marierTouche-à-toutTovaritchPitiless Gendarme
ZouzouThe Free Trade HotelMidnight PrinceLa dactylo se marieSi j'étais le patron
Knock, ou le triomphe de la médecineFaut réparer SophieLa Dame de chez Maxim'sThe Blue Ones of the SkyLes deux 'Monsieur' de Madame
Mister AlbertThe Brazilian thingLadies HairdresserCôte d'Azur
LuckRien que la véritéQuand te tues-tu?
Triplepatte

Full Filmography

97 titles
  • King of Hearts (1966) as Alberic
  • Public School (1965) as Le père Bigeard
  • The Virgins (1963) as A Guest
  • Tous ceux qui tombent (1963) as Mr. Tyler
  • Famous Love Affairs (1961) as Saint-Simon
  • Auguste (1961) as Boyer de l'Ain
  • The Joker (1961) as Uncle Théodose
  • If Paris Were Told to Us (1956) as Un Moine
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  • Mitsou (1956) as Beauty
  • The Grand Manoeuvre (1955) as Arthur, wedding guest
  • Nana (1955) as Venot
  • Marguerite of the Night (1955) as Dr. Faust
  • The Lottery of Happiness (1953) as (uncredited)
  • Beauties of the Night (1952) as Le vieux monsieur qui critique toutes les époques
  • Three Women (1952) as Monsieur Torcheboeuf (segment "Coralie")
  • Matrimonial Agency (1952) as The director of 'Nuptia'
  • The Road to Damascus (1952)
  • Gigolo (1951) as Monsieur Paul
  • Dakota 308 (1951) as Violette
  • Love and Companionship (1950) as Mr. Paulau, a board member
  • Cartouche, King of Paris (1950) as Anselme Bourguignon
  • Un trou dans le mur (1950)
  • La Louve (1949) as Dermont
  • The Farm of Seven Sins (1949) as Le juge d'instruction
  • Mademoiselle de la Ferté (1949) as Destrouesse
  • The Eleven O'Clock Woman (1948) as Doorman
  • La Danse de mort (1948) as Le sergent / Il sergente
  • Carrefour du crime (1948) as Simone's father
  • Devil in the Flesh (1947) as Monsieur Marin
  • The Royalists (1947) as Innkeeper (uncredited)
  • Rumors (1947)
  • Queen's Necklace (1946) as Boëhmer
  • Behind These Walls (1946) as Dietrich
  • The Sea Rose (1946) as Sidobre
  • Messieurs Ludovic (1946) as Ernest, domestic
  • Impasse (1946) as Monsieur Dubois
  • The Uncatchable Mr. Frederic (1946) as Petithunier
  • The Grand Hotel Affair (1946) as Louiset
  • Children of Paradise (1945) as Le régisseur des Funambules
  • Angel and Sinner (1945) as Edmond Carré-Lamadon
  • The Bride of Darkness (1945)
  • Box of Dreams (1945) as Payen-Laurel
  • Mademoiselle X (1945) as Victor
  • Florence is Crazy (1944) as Monsieur Borel
  • L'aventure est au coin de la rue (1944) as 'Le baron'
  • Le Corbeau (1943) as Le receveur de P.T.T.
  • Carnival of Sinners (1943) as Le petit homme
  • I Am with You (1943) as Le contrôleur
  • Madame et le mort (1943) as Chabrol, publisher
  • The Wolf Farm (1943) as Investigating judge
  • The Count of Monte Cristo Part 1 - The Prisoner of Kastell (1943) as Le gouverneur (uncredited)
  • Picpus (1943) as Le docteur Pierre
  • Eight Men in a Castle (1942) as Notary
  • Annette and the Blonde Woman (1942) as Morillon, the photographer (uncredited)
  • Ce n'est pas moi (1941) as Beaulieu
  • The Duraton Family (1940)
  • Four Flights to Love (1939) as (uncredited)
  • The Phantom Wagon (1939) as Monsieur Benoît
  • Le Paradis des voleurs (1939) as Impresario
  • Trois artilleurs à l'opéra (1939) as L'adjudant
  • Crossroads (1938) as Leduc, first blackmailer
  • Vacances payées (1938)
  • Rasputin (1938) as Piotr
  • The Lafarge Case (1938) as Defoy
  • The Green Dress (1937)
  • The Man from Nowhere (1937) as Le chevalier Titus
  • La Peau d'un autre (1937) as Jules Bongrand
  • Le cœur dispose (1937) as Parainneaux
  • The Beauty of Montparnasse (1937) as Baron Fléchard
  • The Queen of Spades (1937)
  • La Reine des resquilleuses (1937)
  • Girls of Paris (1936) as Levaut, pharmacist
  • Fanfare of Love (1935)
  • Jeunes filles à marier (1935)
  • Touche-à-tout (1935) as Monsieur Corbin
  • Tovaritch (1935)
  • Pitiless Gendarme (1935) as Le commissaire de police
  • Zouzou (1934) as Saint-Lévy
  • The Free Trade Hotel (1934) as Le commissaire Boucard
  • Midnight Prince (1934) as Monsieur Achille
  • La dactylo se marie (1934)
  • Si j'étais le patron (1934) as Archibald Torrington
  • Knock, ou le triomphe de la médecine (1933) as Dr. Parpalaid
  • Faut réparer Sophie (1933)
  • La Dame de chez Maxim's (1933) as Le docteur Mongicourt
  • The Blue Ones of the Sky (1933)
  • Les deux 'Monsieur' de Madame (1933) as Oscar
  • Mister Albert (1932)
  • The Brazilian thing (1932)
  • Ladies Hairdresser (1932) as Pluvinat
  • Côte d'Azur (1932) as Fondoy
  • Luck (1931) as le bijoutier
  • Rien que la vérité (1931) as Richard
  • Quand te tues-tu? (1931) as M. Lemant
  • Triplepatte (1922) as Boucherot
  • Opération Jericho as Dietrich
  • La Chasse ou l'Amour ravi

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Pierre Palau best known for?

Pierre Palau is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Public School (1965), The Train of Childhood and Expectation (1989), Famous Love Affairs (1961), If Paris Were Told to Us (1956).

When and where was Pierre Palau born?

Pierre Palau was born on August 13, 1883 in Paris, France. They passed away on December 3, 1966.

How many credits does Pierre Palau have?

Pierre Palau has accumulated over 97 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1922 to 1966.

What is Pierre Palau's background in cinema and television?

Pierre Palau was an actor with ninety-seven known credits in movies and television shows. He was male and was born in Paris, France on August 13, 1883. His full or alternative name is also listed as Palau Pierre Léon Pal. He was active in the entertainment industry until his death, which occurred on December 3, 1966, a...

Pierre Palau by the numbers

97credits
97films
0TV series
1922–1966active years

Age in their best-rated roles

Full filmography (97) Born on August 13 In memoriam 1966

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