Philippe Lemaire
ActingAbout Philippe Lemaire
Philippe Lemaire (14 March 1927 – 15 March 2004) was a French actor. He appeared in more than ninety films between 1946 and 2004. Lemaire was married three times; Nicole Pinton (1949–1951) (divorced); Juliette Gréco from 1953 to 1956, had one daughter, Laurence-Marie Lemaire (1954–2016); and to Claude Bouton (1959–1980) (divorced). He committed suicide one day after his 77th birthday. Source: Article "Philippe Lemaire" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA 3.0.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Philippe Lemaire 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: Drama
The majority of Philippe Lemaire's filmography leans towards the Drama 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 22% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Philippe Lemaire remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Queen of Spades, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Philippe Lemaire Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Philippe Lemaire's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Philippe Lemaire.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Arsène Lupin | Le cardinal d'Etigues | Flop | Similar → |
| 2004 | Mixed Marriage | Charles Dupreux, père de Jean-Yves | Flop | Similar → |
| 2003 | Payoff | Silvio Baginorelli | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | The Repenter | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | Liberté, égalité, choucroute | Le conteur arabe | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | Year of the Jellyfish | Lamotte | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | Art of Love | General Laurentius | Flop | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Other Side of the Mirror | Pipo | Flop | Similar → |
| 1971 | Herminie | Alfred Bretoux | Average | Similar → |
| 1970 | The Blood Rose | Frédéric Lansac | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | Spirits of the Dead | Philippe | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | Seven Guys and a Gal | Colonel Laforêt | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | Brigade Anti Gangs | Randier | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Death Is Nimble, Death Is Quick | Philip Dawson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1966 | Angelique and the King | De Vardes | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Queen of Spades | Duc d'Orléans | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Assassination in Rome | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1964 | Angelique | De Vardes | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Conquerors of Arkansas | Jim Donavan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1964 | Mission To Hell | Richard | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | Operation Hong Kong | Laurent | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | The Gallant Musketeer | Duke Charles of Angoulême | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | Germinal | Henri Negrel | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | Vice and Virtue | Hans Streicher | Flop | Similar → |
| 1962 | The Iron Mask | De Vaudreuil | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | Clash of Steel | Karol Angoulême | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | Cartouche | Gaston de Ferrussac | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | In The Water... Which Makes Bubbles! | Heinrich | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Strange Mr. Steve | Georges Villard | Flop | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Irony of Money | Antonio Granier | Flop | Similar → |
| 1955 | Bad Liaisons | Alain Bergère | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | M'sieur la Caille | Jésus la Caille | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Frou-Frou | Michel Arthus | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Vice Dolls | Pierre Beutin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Nights of Shame | Pierre Larrieu | Flop | Similar → |
| 1954 | Boom on Paris | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 1953 | When You Read This Letter | Max Trivet | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | One Hundred Francs Per Second | Philippe Delteil | Flop | Similar → |
| 1951 | Mammy | Maurice Laprade | Flop | Similar → |
| 1951 | Monte Carlo Baby | Jacques | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | The Forbidden Christ | Pinin | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | Taxi di notte | Alberto Franchi | Flop | Similar → |
| 1950 | We Will All Go to Paris | Jacques Lambert, the crooner | Flop | Similar → |
| 1949 | Bonheur en location | Pierre | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | The Lovers of Verona | Benedetti | Flop | Similar → |
| 1948 | In the Eyes of Memory | A pilot (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Monelle | Claude, Monelle's lover | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | Eternal Conflict | Chardeuil son | Flop | Similar → |
| 1946 | Star Without Light | (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | Roger the Disgrace | - | Average | Similar → |
Philippe Lemaire - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Philippe Lemaire?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Philippe Lemaire is "The Queen of Spades" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has Philippe Lemaire acted in?
Philippe Lemaire has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Philippe Lemaire?
Other notable films include "Germinal", "Operation Hong Kong", and "Bonheur en location".