Daniel Ceccaldi
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Daniel Ceccaldi (July 25, 1927 – March 27, 2003) was a French actor. He was born in Meaux, Seine-et-Marne, France. The mild-mannered Daniel Ceccaldi is famous as Claude Jade's father Lucien Darbon in François Truffaut's movies Stolen Kisses and Bed & Board.Note: Christine refers to him twice as "Lucien", not papa, indicating perhaps that he is not her biological father, echoing Truffaut's own experience. The American critics Bob Wade wrote about Ceccaldi in 'Stolen Kisses': "Claude Jade's parents are memorably played by Daniel Ceccaldi and Claire Duhamel. Ceccaldi’s role may represent the most pleasant and neurosis-free father in any movie of the era. He overflows with Dickensian warmth and geniality." Description above from the Wikipedia article Daniel Ceccaldi, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Daniel Ceccaldi reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Comedy
The majority of Daniel Ceccaldi's filmography leans towards the Comedy genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 36% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Daniel Ceccaldi remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Heart and Sword, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Daniel Ceccaldi Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Daniel Ceccaldi's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Daniel Ceccaldi.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Hôpital souterrain | Commander Destouche | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Ghislain Lambert's Bicycle | Maurice Focodel | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | The Frenchman's Son | Monsieur Oliver | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Michel Strogoff | Count Krasow | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Heart and Sword | Hoel | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Only God Sees Me | Le président du bureau de vote | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Un grand cri d'amour | Sylvestre Archimbaud | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | The Fourth King | Melchiorre | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Barbara | Admiral | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | The Magic of Méliès | Méliès (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Lucky Luke: Daltons on the Loose | Lucky Luke (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | For a Cop's Hide | Coccioli | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | The Plouffe Family | Père Alphonse | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | Charles and Lucie | Charles | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | Heart to Heart | Emile Roussel, le père | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | These Sorcerers Are Mad | Jean La Pallière | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | Lucky Luke: The Ballad of the Daltons | Lucky Luke (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | Death of a Corrupt Man | Maître Lucien Lacor | Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | The Toy | The family man | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | Incorrigible | Police Prefect | Average | Similar → |
| 1974 | Folle Amanda | Philippe Morhange | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | Don't Cry with Your Mouth Full | l'oncle | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | Love in the Afternoon | Gérard | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Bed and Board | Lucien Darbon | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | The Bear and the Doll | Ivan | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | Stolen Kisses | Lucien Darbon | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | The Upper Hand | Le commissaire Noël | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | When the Pheasants Pass | le directeur Barnave | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | Cloportes | Police inspector Lescure | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | God's Thunder | Le prêtre | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Big Swag | Félix Pignol, metro ticket puncher colleague | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | Requiem pour un caïd | Inspector Belin | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | The Soft Skin | Clément | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | That Man from Rio | Commissaire | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | Squeak-squeak | Pedro Castelli | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | The Trip to Biarritz | Paul Bonnenfant | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | Who Stole the Body? | 'La Banque' | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | In the Mouth of the Wolf | Roger | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Dialogue of the Carmelites | Officer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Witness in the City | Italian taxi customer | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Adventures of Arsène Lupin | Jacques Gauthier | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Light Across the Street | l'amoureux en panne | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Grand Manoeuvre | Officer (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | Frou-Frou | Le chevalier des Grieux | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | Caroline and the Rebels | Lieutenant Bogard | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Queen Margot | Henri d'Anjou | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Mademoiselle Nitouche | The third reservist | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Young Love | The soldier who shoots badly at the funfair (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Miracles Only Happen Once | A friend of Jérôme (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | The Devil Who Limped | Lackey (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
Daniel Ceccaldi - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Daniel Ceccaldi?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Daniel Ceccaldi is "Heart and Sword" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has Daniel Ceccaldi acted in?
Daniel Ceccaldi has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Daniel Ceccaldi?
Other notable films include "In the Mouth of the Wolf", "That Man from Rio", and "Stolen Kisses".