Maurice Chevit
ActingAbout Maurice Chevit
Maurice Chevit (31 October 1923 – 2 July 2012) was a French actor. Maurice Chevit made his theatrical début just after the Second World War, and made his first screen appearance in 1946 in René Clément's film Le Père tranquille. In August 1950, the Theatre de la Huchette in Paris presented Pepita ou Cinq cents francs de bonheur, a three-act comedy that Chevit co-wrote with Henri Fontenille; Chevit himself appeared in it, playing alongside Jacqueline Maillan, Pierre Mondy and Jacques Jouanneau. He was seen in many small film roles during the 1950s and 1960s, working with producers such as Henri Decoin and André Cayatte, but he was best known as a stage actor. Source: Article "Maurice Chevit" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA 3.0.
Maurice Chevit Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Maurice Chevit 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 Chevit's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 70% of Maurice Chevit'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 Les Bronzés, le père Noël, papy et les autres, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Maurice Chevit Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Maurice Chevit's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Maurice Chevit has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Premonition | le vieil homme | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | The Man Who Came From Elsewhere | Le docteur Maussène | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | The Giraffe's Neck | Maurice | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Anna in Corsica | Jules | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Les Bronzés, le père Noël, papy et les autres | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Man on the Train | Hairdresser | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | The Widow of Saint-Pierre | le père du gouverneur | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Madame Jacques on the Croisette | Simon | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Ridicule | Le notaire | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | The Honour of the Tribe | Le Narrateur | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | 588 rue Paradis | Nazareth | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | L'Huissier | The tailor | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | The Hairdresser's Husband | Ambroise Dupré dit Isidore Agopian | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | The Comedy of Work | Le vieux chômeur | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Levy & Goliath | Uncle Mardoché | Flop | Similar → |
| 1986 | Douce France | Jules | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Leave All Fair | Alain | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Le Bonheur à Romorantin | Renaud | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | French Fried Vacation 2 | Marius Franceschini | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | The Fabulous Adventures of the Legendary Baron Munchausen | Nemrod (Voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | The Kick of Sirocco | Bauvergne | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | Sugar | Lomont | Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Molière | Le curé de l'école | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | The Donkey of Zigliara | Mayor of Sainte-Marie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | L'Auvergnat et l'Autobus | Unionist (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Asterix and Cleopatra | (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Asterix the Gaul | Claudius Catilus / le bourreau (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | The Curse of Belphegor | Garnier | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Sleeping Car Murders | Un inspecteur, sous les ordres de Tarquin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Relax Yourself Darling | Hubert | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | Les baisers | Henri, the father (Episode 4: 'Baiser de 16 ans') | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | The Sword and the Balance | Inspector | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Operation Abduction | Dédé | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Mask of the Gorilla | Second hygiene inspector | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | Why Women Sin | Consumer (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | La dame de Noël | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | On Foot, on Horse, and on Wheels | Léon | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | Whereabouts Unknown | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Hussars | le hussard Camille | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Yours Truly, Blake | An accomplice | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Lettre ouverte | The cafe owner (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Clara de Montargis | Edward, the butler | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Under the Paris Sky | Painter (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Without Leaving an Address | Soldat dans la salle d'attente, gare de Lyon (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | Here Is the Beauty | Photographer (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Unusual Tales | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Between Eleven and Midnight | Employee with the fingerprints (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Noah's Ark | Cartoonist (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Counter Investigation | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Mr. Orchid | Maquisard | Hit | Similar → |
Maurice Chevit - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Maurice Chevit?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Maurice Chevit is "Les Bronzés, le père Noël, papy et les autres" with a rating of 9.0/10.
How many movies has Maurice Chevit acted in?
Maurice Chevit has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Maurice Chevit?
Other notable films include "The Honour of the Tribe", "Douce France", and "Leave All Fair".