Robert Manuel
Biography
Robert Manuel was a prominent French stage, television, and film actor, as well as a director, also known as Robert Emmanuel Blo. Born in Paris, France, on September 7, 1916, he passed away on December 9, 1995, at the age of 79. He is best remembered for his long association with the Comédie-Française, where he was a highly respected sociétaire and a long-time mainstay of the theater. Throughout his career, he amassed eighty known acting credits in film and television, with notable appearances including the films Rvacka mezi muzi, Slavne uteky, and Au theatre ce soir.
Career overview
Robert Manuel was born Robert Emmanuel Blo on September 7, 1916, in Paris, France. He established himself as a prominent French stage, television, and film actor, as well as a director. Throughout his career, he amassed 80 known acting credits. He is best remembered for his long association with the Comédie-Française, where he was a highly respected sociétaire, or member, and served for many years as a mainstay of the theatre.
In addition to his extensive stage work, Manuel appeared in various film and television productions. Among his recognized film and television projects are Rvacka mezi muze, Slavne uteky, and Au theatre ce soir. His career spanned decades across multiple mediums, establishing his reputation in French entertainment both on stage and on screen.
Manuel passed away on December 9, 1995, at the age of 79. His legacy remains tied to his extensive body of work in film, television, and particularly his enduring contributions to the Comédie-Française as a respected member and performer.
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Full Filmography
95 titles- The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Passion for Life (2000) as Henri Rousseau
- L'École des femmes (1995) Director
- Vent de panique (1987) as Machavert
- Dom Juan (1985) as Le Pauvre
- Dom Juan (1985) Director
- Georges Courteline au travail & Boubouroche (1985) as Clink - Roth
- Georges Courteline au travail & Boubouroche (1985) Director
- The Razor's Edge (1984) as Albert
- La Dictée (1984) as Petitot
- Nono (1984) as Jules
- Life Is a Bed of Roses (1983) as Georges Leroux
- Un dîner intime (1983) Director
- Mademoiselle ma mère (1983) as Le patron de l'hostellerie
- Mademoiselle ma mère (1983) Director
- Champs-Elysées (1982) as Self
- Le Bourgeois gentilhomme (1982) as Le maître d'armes
- Jean de la lune (1982) Stage Director
- La Cruche (1981) as Marvejol
- Le Traité d'Auteuil (1981) as D'Aubigny
- Une sacrée famille (1981) as L'abbé Gribois
- Divorçons (1980) as Jamarot
- Divorçons (1980) Director
- La Maîtresse de bridge (1980) as Rabut
- Comme chien et chat (1980) as Richard
- La Route des Indes (1980) as James
- La Route des Indes (1980) Other
- Judith Therpauve (1978) as Droz
- Les Deux Vierges (1978) as Vignon
- Les Deux Vierges (1978) Director
- Fan School (1977) as Self
- 30 millions d'amis (1976) as Self
- Les Rendez-vous du dimanche (1975) as Self
- Le Système Ribadier (1975) as Savinet
- Le Système Ribadier (1975) Other
- L'Or et la fleur (1974) as Laurent
- Maître Bolbec et son mari (1973) as Rebiscoul
- the famous escapes (1972) as Napoléon
- La Pèlerine écossaise (1972) as Adolphe Mérissel, ami de Philippe
- La Pèlerine écossaise (1972) Stage Director
- L'École des contribuables (1972) as Alfred Menu, camarade de Cercle de Gaston
- L'École des contribuables (1972) Stage Director
- La Chronique de Cyrano (1969) as L'Astrologue
- Les gros malins (1969) as Minister
- Monsieur le Trouhadec saisi par la débauche (1968) as Monsieur le Trouhadec
- Monsieur le Trouhadec saisi par la débauche (1968) Stage Director
- The Man Who Betrayed the Mafia (1967) as Head of the narcotics squad
- At Theatre Tonight (1966) as Grégorio
- At Theatre Tonight (1966) as Alfred Menu, camarade de Cercle de Gaston
- At Theatre Tonight (1966) as Adolphe Mérissel, ami de Philippe
- At Theatre Tonight (1966) as Monsieur Le Trouhadec
- At Theatre Tonight (1966) as Jules
- At Theatre Tonight (1966) Stage Director
- How Not to Rob a Department Store (1965) as Palmoni
- The Exterminators (1965) as Hartung
- The Black Tulip (1964) as Le prince Alexandre de Grasillach de Morvan Lobo
- A Mouse with the Men (1964) as Léon Dufour, le directeur des magasins Dufour
- Les Siffleurs (1964) as Robert Manuel
- Rififi in the City (1964) as Puig
- The Threepenny Opera (1963)
- Ladies First (1963) as L'inspecteur principal Viou
- A Blonde Like That (1963) as Commissioner Clancy
- Un clair de Lune à Maubeuge (1962) as Charlie Bank, le directeur de Superdisco
- Some Like It... Cold (1960) as Luigi Valmorin aka 'Valmorino'
- Recourse in Grace (1960) as The fairground
- La dragée haute (1960)
- Candide or The Optimism in the 20th Century (1960) as German Officer
- Discorama (1959) as Self
- Croquemitoufle (1959) as Thomas Desjardins
- The Mask of the Gorilla (1958) as Casa
- The Night Affair (1958) as Blasco
- Life Together (1958) as Georges
- Would-Be Gentleman (1958) as the music master
- Crazy in the Noodle (1957) as Tony
- Police Judiciaire (1957) as Commissioner Dupuis
- En direct de... (1956) as self
- Deadlier Than the Male (1956) as Mario Bonnacorsi
- If Paris Were Told to Us (1956) as Flaubert
- The Flea in the Ear (1956) as Carlos Homenidès de Histangua
- It Happened in Aden (1956) as Zafarana
- Napoleon (1955) as Joseph Bonaparte (uncredited)
- Rififi (1955) as Mario Ferrati
- Caroline and the Rebels (1955) as Le Roi Joseph
- Reflets de Cannes (1954) as Self
- La Comédie-Française (1952) as Cliton
- La Comédie-Française (1952)
- La Comédie-Française (1952) Stage Director
- Paris Waltz (1950) as José Dupuis
- La Comédie avant Molière (1946) as Self
- Le Capitan (1ère époque) Flamberge au vent (1946) as le comte Hercule de Nesle
- Girls in Distress (1939) as Robert
- La Marseillaise (1938)
- Orage (1938) as Gilbert
- The Shanghai Drama (1938) as Attacked customer
- Street of Shadows (1937) as un invité au Consulat
- La Petite Sauvage (1936)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Robert Manuel best known for?
Robert Manuel is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Razor's Edge (1984), Life Is a Bed of Roses (1983), Champs-Elysées (1982), Fan School (1977).
When and where was Robert Manuel born?
Robert Manuel was born on September 7, 1916 in Paris, France. They passed away on December 9, 1995.
How many credits does Robert Manuel have?
Robert Manuel has accumulated over 95 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1936 to 2000.
What is Robert Manuel's background in cinema and television?
Robert Manuel was a prominent French stage, television, and film actor, as well as a director, also known as Robert Emmanuel Blo. Born in Paris, France, on September 7, 1916, he passed away on December 9, 1995, at the age of 79. He is best remembered for his long association with the Comédie-Française, where he was a h...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Rififi (1955) as Mario Ferrati — aged about 38
- Fan School (1977) as Self — aged about 60
- Deadlier Than the Male (1956) as Mario Bonnacorsi — aged about 39
- At Theatre Tonight (1966) as Grégorio — aged about 49
- At Theatre Tonight (1966) as Alfred Menu, camarade de Cercle de Gaston — aged about 49
- At Theatre Tonight (1966) as Adolphe Mérissel, ami de Philippe — aged about 49
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