
Gérard Hérold
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Gérard Hérold (Mulhouse, 10 September 1939 - Paris, 19 August 1993) was a French actor, appearing in several films, TV series and on theatre. Gérard Hérold was born in Alsace in Mulhouse (Haut-Rhin) on 10 September 1939. He studied acting at the School of Dramatic Art in Strasbourg. In Paris, he was able to complete his artistic training by working with actor and director Antoine Vitez and also Gérard Vergez. He started performing in 1967 in the soap opera La vie begins at midnight in the role of 'Roland Sénéchal' alongside Geneviève Fontanel. In 1973, he played the hero in Les Fraises d'automne and King Alphonse V in the soap opera Le Secret des Flamands with Isabelle Adjani and Jean-Claude Dauphin. Édouard Molinaro then hired him in 1975 for the role of 'Delorme' in his film The Pink Phone co-starring with Mireille Darc, then by Michel Drach for Tell Me About Love (Parlez-moi d'amour), Pierre Granier-Deferre for Farewell, Chicken co-starring with Lino Ventura and José Giovanni and then in 1976 for Comme a Boomerang with Alain Delon. In 1977, Philippe Monnier gave Gerard Hérold the role of 'Bill' alongside Claude Brasseur in Monsieur Papa and then director Robert Lamoureux gave him the role of 'Commander Gilles' in The Seventh Company in the Moonlight in 1977. Other roles in 'Death of a Rotten' with Alain Delon and the interpretation of Alain Valdez in 2 of Molinaro's films with Marie-Hélène Breillat, 'Claudine goes away' and 'Claudine en ménage'. In the 1980s, Alain Delon hired him for his films For the Skin of a Cop and The Battant. In the German series Lindenstraße by Hans W. Geißendörfer, Gérard Hérold performed the role of 'Frédéric de Pasquale' and 'Jean-Luc Mourrait', the lover of Tanja Schildknecht (Sybille Waury). His last role was Patrick, in 1991 alongside Gerard Depardieu in My father, the hero as 'Gerard Lauzier'. He also performed on stage in various plays, including in 1958 at Théâtre National de Strasbourg. He was married to actress Catherine Navarro and had a daughter named Anne. He died of a heart attack on 19 August 1993. Source: Article "Gérard Hérold" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA.
Gérard Hérold Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Gérard Hérold reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 21 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Gérard Hérold's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 43% of Gérard Hérold'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 Jean-Sans-Terre, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Gérard Hérold Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Gérard Hérold's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Gérard Hérold has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | My Father the Hero | Patrick | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | L'Amuse-gueule | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | Rouget le braconnier | Ulysse Leblanc | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | The Cheat | Gérard | Flop | Similar → |
| 1984 | The Defective Detective | Jean-Benoît | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | The Fighter | Sauvat | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | For a Cop's Hide | Pradier | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | Madame Claude 2 | Max | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | T'inquiète pas, ça se soigne | Patrice Deschamps | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Jean-Sans-Terre | The florist | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | Thanatos Palace Hôtel | Sarconi | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | Ciao, You Guys | Roberto | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | Les marloupins | Jean-Louis Corbier | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | The Seventh Company Outdoors | Commandant Gilles, résistant recherché | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | Death of a Corrupt Man | Dupaire | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | The Accuser | Térenne | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | Monsieur Papa | Bill | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | Boomerang | Vaulnet | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | The French Detective | Inspector Moitrié | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Pink Telephone | M. Jacques Delorme, l'ingénieur conseil, Fielding | Flop | Similar → |
| 1975 | Saint-Just and the Force of Things | Hérault de Séchelles | Hit | Similar → |
Gérard Hérold - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Gérard Hérold?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Gérard Hérold is "Jean-Sans-Terre" with a rating of 9.0/10.
How many movies has Gérard Hérold acted in?
Gérard Hérold has been featured in at least 21 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Gérard Hérold?
Other notable films include "Les marloupins", "T'inquiète pas, ça se soigne", and "The Defective Detective".

