Michel Auclair
ActingAbout Michel Auclair
Michel Auclair (born Vladimir Vujović; 14 September 1922 – 7 January 1988) was an actor of Serbian and French ancestry, known best for his roles in French cinema. Auclair was born to a Serbian father (born in Požarevac, Serbia) and a French mother in Koblenz. His father was Vojislav Vujović, prominent Yugoslav Communist and secretary of the Communist Youth International. Auclair moved to Paris when he was three years old. He entered medical school but then studied acting at the CNSAD in Paris. While a major French star, he only had two English-language roles: as Professor Flostre in the 1957 musical Funny Face with Audrey Hepburn and Fred Astaire, and as a French police investigator in Day of the Jackal (1973) with Edward Fox. Source: Article "Michel Auclair" from Wikipedia in english, licensed under CC-BY-SA.
Michel Auclair Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Michel Auclair 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 Michel Auclair's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 80% of Michel Auclair'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 Des Hommes Dans Le Ciel, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Michel Auclair Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Michel Auclair's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Michel Auclair has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Torquemada | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | The Beautiful Prisoner | La voix de Walter (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | Mr. President | El presidente | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Quarter to Two Before Jesus Christ | Consul Demetrius | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | Lise and Laura | Frédéric | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | A Thousand Billion Dollars | Michel Saint-Claude, director of GTI-Europe | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Les Avocats du Diable | Maître Orsini Belcourt | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Three Men to Kill | Leprince | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | Madame Sourdis | Rennequin | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Question of Love | Philippe Dumais | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | Judge Fayard Called the Sheriff | Simon Pradal aka 'Le Docteur' | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | Seven Deaths by Prescription | Dr Mathy | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Day of the Jackal | Colonel Rolland | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | December | Colonel de St-Méran | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | The Married Couple of the Year Two | Prince | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Salomé | Hérode | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Under the Sign of the Bull | M. Magnin, le banquier d'Albert | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Sous le signe de Monte-Cristo | Villefort | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Father's Trip | Friend and client of Marie-Louise | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Chance at Love | Alain Lorrière (segment "Une chance explosive") | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Death, Where Is Your Victory? | Jean | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | Symphony for a Massacre | Clavet | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Midnight Meeting | Jacques | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Le Mal court | F... | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Murder at 45 R.P.M. | Jean Le Prat | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | A Mistress for the Summer | Philippe | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | Maigret and the St. Fiacre Case | Maurice de Saint-Fiacre | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Des Hommes Dans Le Ciel | (Narrator) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Fox of Paris | André, Chef des Widerstandes | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | L'irrésistible Catherine | Georges Bartone | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Funny Face | Prof. Emile Flostre | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Reproduction interdite | Jacques Lacroix | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | Tres hombres van a morir | Pierre de Prémont | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Double Destiny | Jacques Frontenac | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | La patrouille des sables | Pierre de Prémont | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Zoé | Arthur Delay | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Royal Affairs in Versailles | Jacques Damiens | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | The Daughter of the Regiment | Tenente Andrea | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Holiday for Henrietta | Maurice | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Under the Thousand Lanterns | Michel Dumas | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | The Two Truths | Lut Loris | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | The Red Needle | Florian Faber | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Justice Is Done | Serge Cremer | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | No Pity for Women | Michel Dunan, Alain's look-alike / Alain de Norbois, missing man | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Tuesday's Guest | Maurice Vineuse, le convalescent | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Singoalla | Erland Monesköld | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | The Hell of Lost Pilots | Léonard François | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Manon | Robert Dégrieux | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Beauty and the Beast | Ludovic | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Sophie's Misfortune | Paul d'Auber | Average | Similar → |
Michel Auclair - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Michel Auclair?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Michel Auclair is "Des Hommes Dans Le Ciel" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Michel Auclair acted in?
Michel Auclair has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Michel Auclair?
Other notable films include "Mr. President", "December", and "Madame Sourdis".