Paul Meurisse
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Paul Meurisse (21 December 1912, Dunkirk – 19 January 1979, Neuilly-sur-Seine) was a French actor who appeared in over 60 films and many stage productions. Meurisse was noted for the elegance of his acting style, and for his versatility. He was equally able to play comedic and serious dramatic roles. His screen appearances ranged from the droll and drily humorous to the menacing and disturbing. His most celebrated role was that of the sadistic and vindictive headmaster in the 1955 film Les Diaboliques. Description above from the Wikipedia article Paul Meurisse, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Paul Meurisse Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Paul Meurisse 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 Paul Meurisse's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 62% of Paul Meurisse'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 Destitute Mary, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Paul Meurisse Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Paul Meurisse's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Paul Meurisse has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Code Name: Melville | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Michel Audiard et le mystère du triangle des Bermudes | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Gypsy | Yan Kuq | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Voracious Ones | Inspecteur Martino | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | Easy Down There! | Bishop | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Le Cri du cormoran, le soir au-dessus des jonques | Kruger | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | Army of Shadows | Luc Jardie | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Le Deuxième Souffle | Commissioner Blot | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | When the Pheasants Pass | Alexandre Larsan-Bellac | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Big Swag | Paul Filippi, gentleman crook | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Le Majordome | Léopold | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Me and the Forty Year Old Man | Alexandre Dumourier | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | Crooks in Clover | commandant Théobald Dromard, dit « Le Monocle » | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | L'assassin connaît la musique | Lionel Fribourg | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | Be Careful Ladies | Charles Rouvier | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | Chicken Feed for Little Birds | M. Armand, un ancien truand | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | The Eye of the Monocle | Théobald 'Monocle' Dromard | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | The Game of Truth | Portrant | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | The Black Monocle | Dromard, "Le Monocle" | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Truth | Maître Éparvier | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Picnic on the Grass | Étienne Alexis, célèbre biologiste | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | Marie-Octobre | François Renaud-Picart | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Head Against the Wall | Dr. Emery | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Guinguette | Viscount Édouard de Villancourt | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | Seventh Heaven | Manuel Villa | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | Not Delivered | Divisional Commissioner Varzeilles | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | Until the Last One | Fredo Ricioni | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Affair of the Poisons | l'abbé Guibourg | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Fortune carrée | Mordhom | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Diabolique | Michel Delassalle | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | The Contessa's Secret | L'empereur Napoléon III | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Je suis un mouchard | Bob Torquella | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Serenade to the Executioner | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Maria of the End of the World | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Agnes of Nothing | Carlos | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | Last Hour, Special Edition | Dominique Coche | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | The Red Angel | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Sergil et le dictateur | Inspector Sergil | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Le Dessous des cartes | Inspector Nansen | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | Colonel Durand | Colonel of the Empire Gérard Durand | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | The Eleven O'Clock Woman | Stanilas Octave Seminario aka 'SOS', détective | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | Inspector Sergil | Inspector Pierre Sergil | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Back Streets of Paris | Victor Ménard, Mrs. Rose's former accomplice | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | The Uncatchable Mr. Frederic | B.B. / Richard Fernay | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Destitute Mary | Edouard | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Vingt-quatre heures de perm' | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Love Marriage | Robert | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Forbidden to Love | Maxime Gavard | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Montmartre on the Seine | Paul Mariol | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Ne bougez plus ! | Hector | Super Hit | Similar → |
Paul Meurisse - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Paul Meurisse?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Paul Meurisse is "Destitute Mary" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Paul Meurisse acted in?
Paul Meurisse has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Paul Meurisse?
Other notable films include "The Uncatchable Mr. Frederic", "Je suis un mouchard", and "Love Marriage".