Michèle Morgan
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Michèle Morgan (born Simone Renée Roussel; 29 February 1920 – 20 December 2016) was a French film actress, who was a leading lady for three decades in both French cinema and Hollywood features. She is considered one of the greatest French actresses of the 20th century. Morgan was the inaugural winner of the Best Actress Award at the Cannes Film Festival. In 1992, she was given an honorary César Award for her contributions to French cinema. Description above from the Wikipedia article Michèle Morgan, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Michèle Morgan Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Michèle Morgan 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 Michèle Morgan's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 68% of Michèle Morgan'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 My Aunts and I, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Michèle Morgan Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Michèle Morgan's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Michèle Morgan has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Rat Pack | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | A Night at the Opera | - | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | Danielle Darrieux : Il est poli d'être gai ! | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Des gens si bien élevés | Geneviève | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | La Veuve de l'architecte | Helena Kramp | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Everybody's Fine | Femme dans le train | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Lost Command | Countess de Clairefons | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | Tell Me Whom to Kill | Geneviève Monthannet | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Marked Eyes | Florence | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | The Last Steps | Yolande Simonnet | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | Be Careful Ladies | Gisèle Duparc | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | The Scapegoat | Princess Sofia | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | Bluebeard | Mme Buisson | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | Rencontres | Bella Krasner | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | Three Faces of Sin | Renée Pièges | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Fortunate | Juliette Valcourt | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Wretches | Thelma Rooland | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | Grand Hotel | Grusinskaïa | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Winter Holidays | Steffa Tardier | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Maxime | Jacqueline Monneron | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Mirror Has Two Faces | Marie-José Vauzange-Tardivet | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | There's Always a Price Tag | Hélène Fréminger | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Marie-Antoinette Queen of France | Marie Antoinette | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | Napoleon | Joséphine de Beauharnais | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | Oasis | Françoise Lignières | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Obsession | Hélène Giovanni | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | The Proud and the Beautiful | Nellie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | The Naked Heart | Maria Chapdelaine | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Here Is the Beauty | Jeanne Morel / Irène Baranoskaïa | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | In the Eyes of Memory | Claire Magny | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | The Fallen Idol | Julie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | The Chase | Lorna Roman | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | Pastoral Symphony | Gertrude | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | Passage to Marseille | Paula Matrac | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Higher and Higher | Millie | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Two Tickets to London | Jeanne | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Joan of Paris | Joan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Stormy Waters | Catherine | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Hedda Hopper's Hollywood No. 1 | Self (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | The Musicians of the Sky | Lieutenant Saulnier | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Law of the North | Jacqueline Bert | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Nightclub Hostess | Suzy | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Coral Reefs | Lilian White | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Port of Shadows | Nelly | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Orage | Françoise Massart | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Gigolette | Maid | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | My Aunts and I | Michèle | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Forty Little Mothers | A student (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Parisian Life | (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | In the Name of the Law | au téléphone | Hit | Similar → |
Michèle Morgan - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Michèle Morgan?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Michèle Morgan is "My Aunts and I" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Michèle Morgan acted in?
Michèle Morgan has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Michèle Morgan?
Other notable films include "La Veuve de l'architecte", "Gigolette", and "Des gens si bien élevés".