Daniel Mesguich
ActingAbout Daniel Mesguich
Daniel Mesguich (born 15 July 1952) is a French actor and director in theater and opera, and professor of stage acting school. In 1970, he was admitted into the Conservatoire National Supérieur d'Art Dramatique, after which he opened the Théâtre du Miroir ("Mirror Theater"), with whom he opened a course in drama. After ten years, he returned to the school to teach at the request of Jean-Pierre Miquel, becoming the youngest professor on campus. He is currently the director of the school. He has acted in over a hundred plays, fifty operas in France and abroad, and some 40 movies and television pieces. The actor William Mesguich is his son. Source: Article "Daniel Mesguich" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA 3.0.
Daniel Mesguich Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Daniel Mesguich reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 40 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Daniel Mesguich's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 38% of Daniel Mesguich'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 Ève avait l'éclat métallique de l'été, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Daniel Mesguich Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Daniel Mesguich's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Daniel Mesguich has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Kaamelott: The Second Chapter (Part II) | Conle le Fameux | Flop | Similar → |
| 2025 | Kaamelott: The Second Chapter (Part I) | Conle le Fameux | Average | Similar → |
| 2021 | Everything Went Fine | Me Georges Kiejman | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Asterix: The Secret of the Magic Potion | Sulfurix (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | L'Affaire Salengro | Léon Blum | Flop | Similar → |
| 2008 | L’enfer de Matignon | Narrator (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2005 | Dom Juan | Dom Juan | Flop | Similar → |
| 2003 | The Rashevski Tango | David Rashevski | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | The Musketeer | King Louis XIII | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | Un pique-nique chez Osiris | Paul-Louis Gérard | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Le radeau de la Méduse | Coudein | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Limited Edition | Nicolas Fabry | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | L'Affaire Dreyfus | Léon Blum | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Jefferson in Paris | Mesmer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | The Elegant Criminal | Ida's husband | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | La Femme fardée | Eric Lethuillier | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | The Austrian | Fouquier-Tinville | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Den döende dandyn | Jules Pascin | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | La Garçonne | Lucien | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | The Satin Spider | Le prêtre | Flop | Similar → |
| 1984 | Le Bon Plaisir | L'amant de Claire (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | La Vie de Berlioz | Hector Berlioz | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Les Mots pour le dire | Psychoanalyst | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Les Îles | Mathieu | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | The Beautiful Prisoner | Walter Raim | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | The Sorceress | Le génie | Flop | Similar → |
| 1982 | La Chanson du mal-aimé | Franz Kafka | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | Quartet | Pierre Schlamovitz | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | Quartet | Schlamovitz | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | The Boy Soldier | Capitaine Mourre | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Lady Banker | Rémy Lecoudray | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | Charter 2020 | Christophe Le Kerlec | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Même les mômes ont du vague à l'âme | The guest socialite evening / The client of the luxury brothel | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | La fille de Prague avec un sac très lourd | Nicolas | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | Womanlight | Commissioner Curbec | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | Joséphine ou la comédie des ambitions | Napoléon Bonaparte | Flop | Similar → |
| 1979 | Love on the Run | Xavier Barnerias | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | Ève avait l'éclat métallique de l'été | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Dossier 51 | Esculape 4 | Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Molière | Monsieur, frère du Roi | Average | Similar → |
Daniel Mesguich - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Daniel Mesguich?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Daniel Mesguich is "Ève avait l'éclat métallique de l'été" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Daniel Mesguich acted in?
Daniel Mesguich has been featured in at least 40 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Daniel Mesguich?
Other notable films include "Charter 2020", "Les Îles", and "La Vie de Berlioz".