Louis Arbessier
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Louis Arbessier (9 April 1907 – 23 March 1998) was a French film and television actor. He played Napoleon III in the 1952 musical film Imperial Violets. Amongst his television roles was that of Maigret. Arbessier was married and divorced four times, and had four children born between 1929 and 1964. His youngest son, Arnaud (born 1964), is a professional voice actor. Source: Article "Louis Arbessier" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA.
Louis Arbessier Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Louis Arbessier reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 48 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Louis Arbessier's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 50% of Louis Arbessier'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 Paysans Noirs, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Louis Arbessier Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Louis Arbessier's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Louis Arbessier has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Mesrine | Lelièvre | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | La Dame de chez Maxim | Vidauban | Flop | Similar → |
| 1978 | Les Femmes savantes | Chrysale | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | La Poudre aux yeux | Malingear | Flop | Similar → |
| 1975 | Les Rosenberg ne doivent pas mourir | Me Finalty | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | Charlotte | Le père du Charlotte | Flop | Similar → |
| 1973 | The End of the Tether | Elliot | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | La Station Champbaudet | Letrinquier | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | The Lion's Share | Cornille, publisher | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | La visite de la vieille dame | Alfred III | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Under the Sign of the Bull | Robert Augagneur, ancien camarade d'Albert | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Pasha | le directeur de chez Boucheron | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | To Skin a Spy | le Colonel | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | God's Thunder | Bricard, le ministre | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | Rope Around the Neck | Lawyer | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Dirty Game | Ivanov | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | The Great Spy Chase | Swiss colonel | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Monsieur IL | Le comissaire | Flop | Similar → |
| 1961 | Blood on His Sword | Comte Hesselin | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | The President | Jussieu, un parlementaire | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Truth | Le professeur | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Liberty Bar | Commissaire Maigret | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Elizabeth la femme sans homme | Lord Burghley | Flop | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Crab Basket | The professor | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Tonight We Kill | Interpol Man | Flop | Similar → |
| 1959 | The Coin | Le juge | Flop | Similar → |
| 1958 | End of Desire | Monsieur Dandieu | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | Women's Prison | Prison director | Flop | Similar → |
| 1958 | Les Misérables | Police prefect | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Les Violents | Me Rodier | Flop | Similar → |
| 1957 | Demoniac | Police Commissioner Drouin | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | To Catch a Spy | Colonel | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | Michael Strogoff | Czar Alexander II | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | Mémoires d'un flic | President of the Court | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Série noire | Le commissaire Lefranc | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Queen Margot | L'amiral de Coligny | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | The Beautiful Otero | Directeur du Café | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | Royal Affairs in Versailles | Louis XIII | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | The Three Musketeers | Louis XIII | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | Mandat d'amener | Mr. Delanglade | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Imperial Violets | Napoleón III | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | The Happiest of Men | Valise | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | We Are All Murderers | L'avocat du tribunal pour enfants | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Thirst of Men | Collet | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Suzanne and Her Brigands | Doctor Vinson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Paysans Noirs | The administrator | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Télévision, œil de demain | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Little Nothings | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
Louis Arbessier - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Louis Arbessier?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Louis Arbessier is "Paysans Noirs" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Louis Arbessier acted in?
Louis Arbessier has been featured in at least 48 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Louis Arbessier?
Other notable films include "Télévision, œil de demain", "The Happiest of Men", and "Mandat d'amener".