Olivier Marchal
ActingAbout Olivier Marchal
Olivier Marchal (born 14 November 1958) is a French actor, director, screenwriter, and a former policeman. In 2005, he was nominated for three César Awards (Best Director, Best Film and Best Original Screenplay or Adaptation) for his film 36 Quai des Orfèvres. He also created the popular French television police drama Braquo and wrote and directed some episodes in its first season (2009). With Catherine Quiniou (Catherine Marchal), actress, married in 1995, Olivier Marchal is the father of four children: Léa born in 1994, Zoé born in 1998, Ninon born in 2006 and Basile born in 2010. The couple separated in 2015. Description above from the Wikipedia article Olivier Marchal, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Olivier Marchal reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 36 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Olivier Marchal's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 17% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Olivier Marchal remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Meurtres en Martinique, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Olivier Marchal Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Olivier Marchal's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Olivier Marchal.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Almost Legal | Didier | Flop | Similar → |
| 2023 | Mort sur la piste | Antoine Palestro | Average | Similar → |
| 2023 | A Chance To Win | Marco Bianchoni | Average | Similar → |
| 2023 | Serial Driver | Jean-Claude Lallouette | Average | Similar → |
| 2022 | Meurtres à Blois | Denis Frécant | Flop | Similar → |
| 2020 | Papi Sitter | Teddy Bardolino, Camille's maternal grandfather | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | Ibiza | Pascalou | Flop | Similar → |
| 2018 | Coup d'feu | Le père | Flop | Similar → |
| 2018 | Jacqueline Sauvage: It Was Him or Me | Norbert Marot | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Mon frère bien-aimé | Etienne Leroy | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Meurtres en Martinique | Paul Ventura | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Fastlife | Jeno | Flop | Similar → |
| 2014 | Darling Trap | Gabriel | Flop | Similar → |
| 2013 | Paris Countdown | Milan | Flop | Similar → |
| 2013 | Un p’tit gars de Ménilmontant | Jo | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | On se quitte plus | Toni Manzor | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | Jo's Boy | Robert Cahuzac, aka 'le Chinois' | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | La Saison des immortelles | Simon Charroux | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | Diamond 13 | Franck | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | Blame It on Mum | Jacques de Parentis | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Anything for Her | Henri Pasquet | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Sunny Spells | Henri | Flop | Similar → |
| 2008 | A Police Romance | Viard | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | Scorpion | De Boers | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | Crime Insiders | Jean-Guy | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Les Innocents | Dominique Célerin | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Tell No One | Bernard Valenti | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | L'enfant d'une autre | Jérôme | Flop | Similar → |
| 2005 | Qui veut la peau d'Olivier Marchal ? | Self - Director | Flop | Similar → |
| 2004 | 36th Precinct | Christo | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Les robinsonnes | Fred | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | La tresse d'Aminata | Jean-Marc | Flop | Similar → |
| 1999 | La Puce | Marc | Flop | Similar → |
| 1999 | L'Extraterrestre | Jean-Claude | Flop | Similar → |
| 1995 | Le Dur Métier de policier | 3ème policier | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | Low Profile | Inspecteur Petrini | Flop | Similar → |
Olivier Marchal - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Olivier Marchal?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Olivier Marchal is "Meurtres en Martinique" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Olivier Marchal acted in?
Olivier Marchal has been featured in at least 36 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Olivier Marchal?
Other notable films include "Jacqueline Sauvage: It Was Him or Me", "Tell No One", and "Anything for Her".