Paul Villé
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Paul Ville ou Paul Villé (Marie, Jean-Baptiste, Adolphe, Paul Lacan), né le 18 octobre 1881 à Paris Xe et mort le 25 décembre 1977 à Paris XVIe, est un acteur français. Avec sa vois chevrotante, Il fut aussi un doubleur important, notamment les personnages de vieillards des versions françaises et particulièrement Walter Brennan dans la Rivière rouge (Red River) d'Howard Hawks (1948), Rio Bravo du même (1959) et bien d'autres. Il fut marié et divorcé de l'actrice Sylvie..
Paul Villé Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Paul Villé reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 49 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Paul Villé's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 51% of Paul Villé'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 A Gentleman of the Ring, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Paul Villé Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Paul Villé's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Paul Villé has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Stavisky... | L'huissier | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | Fantastic Planet | Additional Voices (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Somewhere, Someone | Albert | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | Pas moral pour deux sous | Duckham | Flop | Similar → |
| 1970 | Céleste | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | The Wild Child | Remy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Les Hommes | The old man | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | L'Auberge de l'ange gardien | Le Maire | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | Over the Wall | Grandfather | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Love and the Frenchwoman | Le président du tribunal (segment "La Femme seule") | Flop | Similar → |
| 1960 | Stowaway in the Sky | (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | Signed, Arsène Lupin | Secretary of the archives (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Sacred Youth | Dr. Trémière | Flop | Similar → |
| 1958 | Les Misérables | Basque | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Give Me My Chance | Un vieux comédien | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Case of Dr. Laurent | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Papa, Mama, the Maid and I | Uncle (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | The Beautiful Otero | Le domestique de Morillon | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | Le Chasseur de chez Maxim's | Ernest, director of Chez Maxim's | Flop | Similar → |
| 1953 | Mandat d'amener | Palace concierge | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Les Dents longues | Bourdon | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | Lettre ouverte | The driver (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | Follow That Man | Marcel, François' brother-in-law | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | Run Away Mr. Perle | Le facteur | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | Mister Taxi | Un chauffeur de taxi | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | The Case Against X | Le maître d'hôtel de Dorgères | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Matrimonial Agency | A doctor( | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | My Wife Is Formidable | le concierge | Flop | Similar → |
| 1951 | Rendezvous in Grenada | Valet | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Shadow and Light | le patron du restaurant | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Without Leaving an Address | Victor | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Le Roi des camelots | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1950 | Véronique | The innkeeper | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Paris Waltz | (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Le Roi Pandore | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | Rendezvous in July | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | The Unknown N° 13 | Mr. Gerbier | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Kindergarten | Le commissaire | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Such a Pretty Little Beach | Mr Curlier | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | The Woman in Red | The painter (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | The Great Pack | Vicar | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Sowing the Wind | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Dédé la musique | Monsieur Léon | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | The Mayor's Dilemma | Le chef de gare (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Let’s Go Up the Champs-Élysées | Guignol | Flop | Similar → |
| 1934 | Le Père Lampion | Mayor | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Le Bonheur | (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | A Gentleman of the Ring | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Son plus bel exploit | Monsieur Loyal | Flop | Similar → |
Paul Villé - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Paul Villé?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Paul Villé is "A Gentleman of the Ring" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Paul Villé acted in?
Paul Villé has been featured in at least 49 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Paul Villé?
Other notable films include "Dédé la musique", "Sowing the Wind", and "The Woman in Red".