Charles Denner
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Charles Denner (29 May 1926 – 10 September 1995) was a French actor born to a Jewish family in Poland. During his 30-year career he worked with some of France's greatest directors of the time, including Louis Malle, Claude Chabrol, Jean-Luc Godard, Costa-Gavras, Claude Lelouch and François Truffaut who gave him two of his most memorable roles, as Fergus in The Bride Wore Black (1968) and Bertrand Morane in The Man Who Loved Women (1977). Description above from the Wikipedia article Charles Denner, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Charles Denner Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Charles Denner reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Charles Denner's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 52% of Charles Denner's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Les Hommes en blanc, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Charles Denner Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Charles Denner's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Charles Denner has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | François Truffaut: My Life, a Screenplay | Self (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Golden Eighties | M. Schwartz | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | L'Unique | Vox | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Vivement Truffaut | Self / Bertrand (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Stella | Richard | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Rock and Torah | Joseph Stern | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | A Captain's Honor | Maître Gillard | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | A Thousand Billion Dollars | Walter, private detective | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Le Cœur à l'envers | Guillaume | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Truth on the Savolta Affair | Lepprince | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | Robert et Robert | Robert Goldman | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | The Man Who Loved Women | Bertrand Morane | Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | The First Time | Father | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | Mado | Reynald Manecca | Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | A Second Chance | L'avocat | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | Vous ne l'emporterez pas au paradis | Nicolas | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Night Caller | Inspector Moissac | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | And Now My Love | Sarah's Father / Operator / Sarah's Grandfather | Average | Similar → |
| 1974 | The Down-in-the-Hole Gang | Ministre des travaux public | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Défense de savoir | Jean Ravier | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | A Police Officer Without Importance | Deputy Police Officer Serge Monnier | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Inheritor | David Loweinstein | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | A Gorgeous Girl Like Me | Arthur | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | Money Money Money | Simon Duroc | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Law Breakers | Graziani | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | The Married Couple of the Year Two | Traveller | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | The Crook | Monsieur Gallois | Hit | Similar → |
| N/A | La Vie à l'envers | Jacques Valin | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Diane's Body | Julien Keller | Flop | Similar → |
| 1969 | Z | Manuel | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Bride Wore Black | Fergus | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Truce | Julien | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Heraclitus the Dark | Récitant (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1967 | The Two of Us | Claude's Father | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | The Thief of Paris | Jean-François Cannonier | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | YUL 871 | The European engineer | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | The Devil's Toy | Récitant / Narrator (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Sleeping Car Murders | Bob, l'amant sincère de Georgette Thomas | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Blue Panther | Johnson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1964 | Les Pieds nickelés | Filochard | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | Life Upside Down | Jacques Valin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Le Grand Escroc | the Con Man | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | The World's Most Beautiful Swindlers | Counterfeiter (segment "Le Grand escroc") | Flop | Similar → |
| 1964 | Mata Hari, Agent H21 | Soldier #1 | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | Bluebeard | Henri Landru | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | Les Joueurs | Krougel | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | Elevator to the Gallows | L'Adjoint du Commissaire Cherrier | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Best Part | An assistant engineer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Les Hommes en blanc | Un interne | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | La Belle au bois dormant | - | Flop | Similar → |
Charles Denner - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Charles Denner?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Charles Denner is "Les Hommes en blanc" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Charles Denner acted in?
Charles Denner has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Charles Denner?
Other notable films include "The Truce", "La Vie à l'envers", and "Le Grand Escroc".