Maurice Garrel
ActingAbout Maurice Garrel
Maurice Garrel (24 February 1923 – 4 June 2011) was a French film actor. Garrel was born in Saint-Servais, Isère. He appeared in over a hundred films and was nominated twice for a César Award for best supporting actor: in 1991 for La Discrète and in 2005 for Kings and Queen. Garrel was the father of producer Thierry Garrel and director Philippe Garrel, and the grandfather of actor Louis Garrel and actress Esther Garrel. Garrel died in Paris, aged 88. Source: Article "Maurice Garrel" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA 3.0.
Maurice Garrel Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Maurice Garrel 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 Maurice Garrel's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 86% of Maurice Garrel'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 Algeria, Year Zero, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Maurice Garrel Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Maurice Garrel's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Maurice Garrel has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Seeking Whom He May Devour | Le veilleux | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Henri-Georges Clouzot's Inferno | Dr. Arnoux (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Regular Lovers | Lucien - le grand père de François | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Kings & Queen | Louis Jenssens | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | My Children Are Different | Maître Erhardt | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Total Khéops | Batisti | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | L'origine du monde | Reno | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Mémoires en fuite | M. de Rouaut | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | A Heart in Winter | Lachaume | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | A Star for Two | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Seul face au crime | Padre Dario | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | The Discreet | Jean | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Emergency Kisses | Mathieu's Father | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Liberty at Night | Jean | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | Rebelote | The boss of the cinema | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | La Petite Fadette | Father Barbeau | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Un matin rouge | Jean | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Merry-Go-Round | Julius Danvers | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Sept hommes en enfer | General | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | Au bout du compte | Bernard Kerbriant | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | Rain over Santiago | Jorge | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | Les Trois Sœurs | Verchinine | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Inheritor | Brayen | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | Albert Einstein | Physicist | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Suns of Easter Island | Maurice | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | Rak | Doctor Renard | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Sous le soleil de Satan | L'abbé Donissan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | The House of the Bories | Julien Durras | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Le meurtre du père | The Father | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Marie for Memory | Cab driver / Inquisitor | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Bride Wore Black | Le Plaignant (non crédité) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Pasha | Léon Brunet, le receleur | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Far from Vietnam | Narrator (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Shock Troops | Forrez | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Algeria, Year Zero | Narrateur | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Right of Access | Father | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | The Unvanquished | Pierre Servet | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | The Soft Skin | Bontemps | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Dark Night, Calcutta | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | The Infernal Machine | Soldier | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | Symphony for a Massacre | (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | The Day and the Hour | Le chef milicien (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Sundays and Cybele | Policeman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Adieu Philippine | Monsieur Lambert | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Adieu Philippine | Monsieur Lambert - le père | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Le Combat dans l'île | Terrasse | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Paris Pick-Up | Policeman at the Saleswoman's | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | The Busybody | Traffic policeman | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | The Persians | Messenger | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Fortunate | inspecteur de la milice | Hit | Similar → |
Maurice Garrel - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Maurice Garrel?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Maurice Garrel is "Algeria, Year Zero" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Maurice Garrel acted in?
Maurice Garrel has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Maurice Garrel?
Other notable films include "Albert Einstein", "Le meurtre du père", and "Au bout du compte".