
François Simon
Acting25Total Films
8.0 Highest Rated
Born: Aug 16, 1917
Birth Place: Genève, Switzerland
About François Simon
François Simon (16 August 1917 – 5 October 1982) was a Swiss stage and film actor. He appeared in more than 30 films between 1936 and 1982. He was the son of actor Michel Simon. Source: Article "François Simon (actor)" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA.
Best François Simon Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from François Simon's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of François Simon.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Francois Simon the Presence | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 1983 | The Basileus Quartet | Oscar Guarneri | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | La Femme flic | Docteur Godiveau | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | Christ Stopped at Eboli | Don Traiella | Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Judith Therpauve | Claude Hirsch-Balland | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | The Suspended Vocation | La Montagne | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | Alzire or the New Continent | Voltaire | Flop | Similar → |
| 1978 | Violanta | Simon | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | The Roads of Exile | Jean-Jacques Rousseau | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | Lumière | Grégoire | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | Death of the Flea Circus Director | Ottocaro Weiss | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | Flesh of the Orchid | Joszef Berekian | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | The Purloined Letter | The prefect of police | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | Président Faust | Le Diable | Flop | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Invitation | Emile | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | Les nénuphars | 'Cigare' | Flop | Similar → |
| 1972 | Body of Love | Giacomo, The Father | Flop | Similar → |
| 1971 | To Die of Love | Mr. Leguen | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | The Madman | George Plond | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | The Killer Strikes at Dawn | Le juge d'instruction Forman | Flop | Similar → |
| 1970 | Charles, Dead or Alive | Charles Dé | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Zürrer Bakery | Marcel Piboulot | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Extenuating Circumstances | 'La Poupée', accordionist | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Fric-Frac | (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | Under Western Eyes | Unnamed Character | Average | Similar → |
François Simon - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of François Simon?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring François Simon is "Violanta" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has François Simon acted in?
François Simon has been featured in at least 25 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by François Simon?
Other notable films include "Christ Stopped at Eboli", "Lumière", and "Extenuating Circumstances".




