Maurice Biraud
ActingAbout Maurice Biraud
Maurice Biraud (3 March 1922 – 24 December 1982) was a French film actor. He appeared in 90 films between 1951 and 1982. Biraud was born on 3 March 1922 in Paris. He married actress Françoise Soulié in 1956. He suffered a heart attack at a red light while driving his car on Avenue Marceau in Paris and was taken to the Ambroise-Paré-Hospital in Boulogne-Billancourt, Hauts-de-Seine, where he was certified dead on 24 December 1982. Source: Article "Maurice Biraud" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA.
Maurice Biraud Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Maurice Biraud reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Maurice Biraud's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 62% of Maurice Biraud'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 Carrot Top, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Maurice Biraud Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Maurice Biraud's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Maurice Biraud has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Mireille Darc, la femme libre | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Michel Audiard et le mystère du triangle des Bermudes | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Un dimanche de flics | Fred | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | Retour à Cherchell | Marcel Aubert | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Beau Pere | le camionneur, témoin de l'accident | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Why Not Us? | M. Simon, le patron | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Adventures of Arsène Lupin | Inspecteur Weber | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | La bande du Rex | Commissioner Raoul Fleury | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | Pierrot mon ami | Crouia-Bey et Voussois | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | Gloria | Stéphane Perreau | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | Confessions of a Choir Boy | Le Père | Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | Bartleby | Dindon | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Gypsy | Pierrot the Naive | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | Flic Story | Owner of the Saint-Appoline hotel | Average | Similar → |
| 1974 | My Husband, His Mistress and I | Jean-Claude | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | Le Permis de conduire | Le premier moniteur d'auto-école | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Last Train | Maurice | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Five Leaf Clover | Georges-André Constant | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Le Cri du cormoran, le soir au-dessus des jonques | Taxi driver | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | Land of Milk and Honey | Self - The Interviewer | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | Deux Romains en Gaule | Le garagiste peu scrupuleux | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | The Big Grasshopper | Alfred | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | Cloportes | Arthur aka 'Le Mou' | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | The Adventures of Salavin | Louis Salavin | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | A Mouse with the Men | Francis Blanchet | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | Why Paris? | Denis, hotelier | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Cherchez l'idole | Self, guest at Sylvie Vartan's show (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | Teuf-teuf | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | Chicken Soup | Inspector Morel | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | Any Number Can Win | Louis Naudin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | The Eye of the Monocle | Martigue | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | Paris Pick-Up | Adolphe Ferrie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | The Seventh Juror | Le docteur Hess - le vétérinaire | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | The Little Boy from the Lift | (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | The Counterfeiters of Paris | Robert Mideau, aka 'le Cave' | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | Taxi for Tobruk | François Gensac | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Candide or The Optimism in the 20th Century | Le résident hollandais (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | Too Many Lovers | Commentator (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | In Six Easy Lessons | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Give Me My Chance | Un employé de Gilbert | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | No Big Deal for Johnny | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | April Fools' Day | Le vendeur du bazar | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | His Father's Portrait | Didier, le snob, prétentieux, parasite | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | The Slave | Photographer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Wonderful Mentality | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | The Happiest of Men | The young lawyer | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Carrot Top | Vicar | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Jamais deux sans trois | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Good Enough to Eat | A student (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Mr. Peek-a-Boo | A colleague of Léon (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
Maurice Biraud - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Maurice Biraud?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Maurice Biraud is "Carrot Top" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Maurice Biraud acted in?
Maurice Biraud has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Maurice Biraud?
Other notable films include "My Husband, His Mistress and I", "The Adventures of Salavin", and "La bande du Rex".