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.
Daniel Ceccaldi Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Daniel Ceccaldi reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Daniel Ceccaldi's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 72% of Daniel Ceccaldi'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 Deux de l'escadrille, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Daniel Ceccaldi Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Daniel Ceccaldi's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Daniel Ceccaldi has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Hôpital souterrain | Commander Destouche | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | The Frenchman's Son | Monsieur Oliver | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Heart and Sword | Hoel | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Only God Sees Me | The president of the polling station | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | The Fourth King | Melchiorre | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | The Magic of Méliès | Méliès (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Una casa a Roma | Valerio | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Lucky Luke: Daltons on the Loose | Lucky Luke (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | The Plouffe Family | Père Alphonse | Hit | 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 | Hit | 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 | Would-Be Gentleman | Dorante | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Stolen Kisses | Lucien Darbon | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | The Upper Hand | Le commissaire Noël | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | Espionage in Lisbon | Robert Scott | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | When the Pheasants Pass | le directeur Barnave | Hit | 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 | Hit | 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 → |
| 1958 | Miss Pigalle | Dominique | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Queen of Spades | Serge Leonidovitch - le premier buveur | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Adventures of Arsène Lupin | Jacques Gauthier | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Élisa | Hairdresser | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Good Evening Paris | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Mannequins of Paris | Un ami de Barbara | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Light Across the Street | l'amoureux en panne | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Grand Manoeuvre | Officer (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | Caroline and the Rebels | Lieutenant Bogard | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Queen Margot | Henri d'Anjou | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Un trésor de femme | Doctor | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Deux de l'escadrille | - | Super Hit | 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) | Hit | 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 "Deux de l'escadrille" with a rating of 10.0/10.
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 "Espionage in Lisbon", "Good Evening Paris", and "Miss Pigalle".