Fernand Sardou
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Fernand Sardou (September 18, 1910 – January 31, 1976) was a French singer and actor. Sardou was the father of Michel Sardou, and he married Jackie Rollin (Jackie Sardou), an actress. His two grandsons are French novelist Romain Sardou and French actor Davy Sardou. Source: Article "Fernand Sardou" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA 3.0.
Fernand Sardou Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Fernand Sardou 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 Sardou's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 74% of Fernand Sardou'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 Le voleur se porte bien, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Fernand Sardou Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Fernand Sardou's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Fernand Sardou has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | The Little Theatre of Jean Renoir | Duvallier (segment "Le roi d'Yvetot") | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Na ! | Verger | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Le Soldat Laforêt | Le vagabond | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Le Curé de Cucugnan | le curé | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Tell Me Whom to Kill | Monsieur Pestel | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Le Gendarme de Saint-Tropez | Farmer on tractor | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | Where Are You From, Johnny? | Gustave, dit "Le Shérif" | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | Cadavres en vacances | Monsieur Lever | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | Of Flesh and Blood | Gendarme | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Story of San Michele | Petit-Piere | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | La Flambée | Stettin | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Business | Commissioner Masson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Picnic on the Grass | Nino, le père de Nénette | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | The Overtaxed | Ernesto | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Vice Squad | Commissioner Masson | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Follow Me Young Man | Emile | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Sunday Encounter | le brigadier | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | Why Women Sin | Mario the Toulonnais | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Not Delivered | Monsieur Arpaillargues | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | Filous et compagnie | Fake Colonel | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Spies | Pierre | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | L'irrésistible Catherine | Bouche | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Que les hommes sont bêtes | M. Marcel | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | Élisa | Mr. Alfred | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | The Terror with Women | Police commissioner | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Mémoires d'un flic | Politician | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Four Days in Paris | Mr Montaron | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | M'sieur la Caille | Riri | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Rififi | First Gambler | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | On the Bench | Monsieur Canavez | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Letters from My Windmill | M. Charnigue | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Service Entrance | Scarfatti, le conservateur du Louvre | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | When You Read This Letter | Mechanic | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | The Wild Oat | Brigadier | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | The Call of Destiny | Dottore Aldo Guarneri | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Manon of the Spring | Philoxène, le maire | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Ugolin | Philoxène, le maire | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | Forbidden Fruit | Fontvielle | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | Ma femme, ma vache et moi | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | The Hunting Ground | M.Forgeral | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Savage Triangle | L'inspecteur | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Oriental Port | Gustave | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Three Sinners | The mechanic | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Si ça peut vous faire plaisir | Joseph Castanino | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Le voleur se porte bien | Cabassol, chauffeur | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Mirror | A Folco gang member | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Les Cadets de l'océan | Auguste | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Grand-père | Young man | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | The Mill in the Sun | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | I Have an Idea | Un passager dans le train (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
Fernand Sardou - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Fernand Sardou?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Fernand Sardou is "Le voleur se porte bien" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Fernand Sardou acted in?
Fernand Sardou has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Fernand Sardou?
Other notable films include "Ma femme, ma vache et moi", "Of Flesh and Blood", and "Vice Squad".