Michel Simon
ActingAbout Michel Simon
Michel Simon (9 April 1895 – 30 May 1975) was a Swiss actor. He appeared in the notable films La Chienne (1931), Boudu Saved from Drowning (1932), L'Atalante (1934), Port of Shadows (1938), The Head (1959), and The Train (1964).
Michel Simon Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Michel Simon 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 Simon's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 100% of Michel Simon'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 The House, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Michel Simon Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Michel Simon's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Michel Simon has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Belmondo: The Incorrigible | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Cinéastes de notre temps : Jean Vigo | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | The Bardot mystery | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Most Wonderful Evening of My Life | Attorney Zorn | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | The House | Louis Compiegne | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Let's Have a Riot | Cavazza | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | The Two of Us | Pépé | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Jean Renoir, le patron, 2e partie: La direction d'acteur | Self - Interviewee | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | The Train | Papa Boul | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | It Happened in Broad Daylight | Jacquier | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | La joyeuse prison | Benoit, chief guard | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Mémoires d'un flic | Principal Commissioner Henri Dominique | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | At the Order of the Czar | Prince de Sayn-Wittgenstein | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Hungarian Rhapsody | General von Sayn-Wittgenstein | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Femmes de Paris | Professor Charles Buisson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | The Road to Damascus | Caïphe | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | The Girl with the Whip | Le tuteur | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | The Two Truths | Cidoni | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Poison | Paul Louis Victor Braconnier | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | The Beauty of the Devil | Mephistopheles / Old Prof. Henri Faust | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | La Carcasse et le Tord-cou | Joseph Ferdinand Anselme Midot,aka 'Le tord-cou' | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Not Guilty | Doctor Michel Ancelin | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Panic | Monsieur Hire | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Vautrin the Thief | Vautrin | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | The King's Jester | Rigoletto | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Comedy of Happiness | Monsieur Jourdain | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | The Musicians of the Sky | Le capitaine Simon | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Paris - New-York | Inspector Boucheron | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Behind the Facade | Picking, knife-throwing artist | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Deputy Eusèbe | Eusèbe Bonbonneau | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Beautiful Star | Léon | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | The New Rich | Martinet | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Port of Shadows | Zabel | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Boys' School | Lemel, le professeur de dessin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | La Bataille silencieuse | Sauvin | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Boulot aviateur | Baron Gobèche | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Le Choc en retour | Laverdac | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Moutonnet | Frècheville | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Fleeing Dead | Achille Baluchet | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Le Bébé de l'escadron | Perrot-Joly | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Lovers and Thieves | Doizeau | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | L'Atalante | Père Jules | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Léopold le bien-aimé | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Miquette and Her Mother | Monchablon, un médiocre acteur de tournées, qui fait la cour à Miquette | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Boudu Saved from Drowning | Priape Boudu | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Baleydier | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | La Chienne | Maurice Legrand | Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | The Passion of Joan of Arc | Jean Lemaître | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1925 | The Late Mathias Pascal | Jérôme Pomino | Hit | Similar → |
| 1924 | The Gallery of Monsters | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
Michel Simon - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Michel Simon?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Michel Simon is "The House" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Michel Simon acted in?
Michel Simon has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Michel Simon?
Other notable films include "Boulot aviateur", "Deputy Eusèbe", and "Hungarian Rhapsody".