Fernand Ledoux
ActingAbout Fernand Ledoux
Fernand Ledoux (born Jacques Joseph Félix Fernand Ledoux, 24 January 1897, Tirlemont – 21 September 1993, Villerville) was a French film and theatre actor of Belgian origin. He studied with Raphaël Duflos at the CNSAD, and began his career with small roles at the Comédie-Française. He appeared in close to eighty films, with his best remembered role being the stationmaster Roubaud in Jean Renoir's La Bête humaine (1938), but he remained primarily a theatrical actor for the duration of his career. Married to Fernande Thabuy, with whom he had four children, Ledoux was an amateur painter, and lived for many years at Pennedepie in Normandy. Later he moved to Villerville, where he died and where he is buried. Source: Article "Fernand Ledoux" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA.
Fernand Ledoux Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Fernand Ledoux 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 Fernand Ledoux's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 90% of Fernand Ledoux'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 Folies Bergère, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Fernand Ledoux Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Fernand Ledoux's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Fernand Ledoux has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Les Misérables | Mr. Gillenormand, uncle of Marius Pontmercy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | A Thousand Billion Dollars | Mr. Guérande | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | To Each His Hell | Le père | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | Chinese In Paris | Frugebelle, l'académicien collabo | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Burned Barns | Dean of Judges | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Moi y'en a vouloir des sous | Sauveur Chouras | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Donkey Skin | The Red King | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Under the Sign of the Bull | Le juge | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Le Père de Mademoiselle | M. Marinier, conseiller à la cour | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | The Sword and the Balance | Prosecutor | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Freud: The Secret Passion | Dr. Charcot | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Les Célibataires | Elie de Coëtquidan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | The Longest Day | Louis | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | The Trial | Chief Clerk of the Law Court | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Truth | Le médecin légiste | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Christine | Mr Weiring | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | Les Misérables | Monsignor Bienvenu Myriel | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | He Who Must Die | Pope Grigoris | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | Law of the Streets | Father Blain | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Les Hommes en blanc | Dr. Delpuech | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Fortune carrée | Le Cadi | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Act of Love | Fernand Lacaud | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Mr. Scrupule, Gangster | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | The Curious Adventures of Mr. Wonderbird | King (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Monsignor | Piétrefond | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Unusual Tales | Montrésor | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | The Barton Mystery | Beverley | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | L'Ombre | Firmin Blache | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | The Sea Rose | Romain Jardehu | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Devil's Daughter | The doctor | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | The Bellman | Fabret, his friend | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Girl with Grey Eyes | Doctor Renard | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Behold Beatrice | Doctor Mauléon | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | The London Man | Maloin | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Des jeunes filles dans la nuit | Auguste | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | It Happened at the Inn | Goupi-Mains rouges | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | The Devil's Envoys | Baron Hugues, Anne's father | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | The Four-Poster Bed | Porey-Cave | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Stormy Waters | Le Bosco | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Who Killed Santa Claus? | The Mayor | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Premier bal | Michel Noblet | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Her First Affair | Nicolas | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Volpone | Corvino | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | La Bête Humaine | Roubaud | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | S.O.S. Mediterranean | Martin | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Youth in Revolt | The doctor | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Taras Bulba | Tovkatch | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Mayerling | Philippe de Cobourg | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Folies Bergère | François | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1921 | Villa Destin | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
Fernand Ledoux - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Fernand Ledoux?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Fernand Ledoux is "Folies Bergère" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Fernand Ledoux acted in?
Fernand Ledoux has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Fernand Ledoux?
Other notable films include "Les Hommes en blanc", "L'Ombre", and "The Barton Mystery".