Philippe Lemaire
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Philippe Lemaire (14 March 1927 – 15 March 2004) was a French actor. He appeared in more than ninety films between 1946 and 2004. Lemaire was married three times; Nicole Pinton (1949–1951) (divorced); Juliette Gréco from 1953 to 1956, had one daughter, Laurence-Marie Lemaire (1954–2016); and to Claude Bouton (1959–1980) (divorced). He committed suicide one day after his 77th birthday. Source: Article "Philippe Lemaire" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA 3.0.
Philippe Lemaire Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Philippe Lemaire 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 Philippe Lemaire's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 68% of Philippe Lemaire'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 Ils ont vingt ans, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Philippe Lemaire Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Philippe Lemaire's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Philippe Lemaire has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Picture Perfect | Farmer | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Oppressions | Le comte | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Portami la luna | Serraux | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | The Repenter | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | Liberté, égalité, choucroute | Le conteur arabe | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | Herminie | Alfred Bretoux | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | Spirits of the Dead | Philippe | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | Les Hauts de Hurlevent - 1ère partie | Hindley Earnshaw | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Seven Guys and a Gal | Colonel Laforêt | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | Brigade Anti Gangs | Randier | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Angelique and the King | De Vardes | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Queen of Spades | Duc d'Orléans | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Angelique | De Vardes | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Mission To Hell | Richard | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Operation Hong Kong | Laurent | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | The Gallant Musketeer | Duke Charles of Angoulême | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | Germinal | Henri Negrel | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Clash of Steel | Karol Angoulême | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | The Girls of La Rochelle | Captain Timoléon | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Cartouche | Gaston de Ferrussac | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | In The Water... Which Makes Bubbles! | Heinrich | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | Port of Point-du-Jour | André aka 'Dédé' | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | My Darned Father | Philippe Servin | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Sexpot | Norbert | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | She's a girl from Paris | Jacques Kellermann | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Bad Liaisons | Alain Bergère | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | Native Drums | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | M'sieur la Caille | Jésus la Caille | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Frou-Frou | Michel Arthus | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Dangerous Turning | Freddy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Vice Dolls | Pierre Beutin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Fire Under Her Skin | Pierre Vaudouin | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | When You Read This Letter | Max Trivet | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | One Hundred Francs Per Second | Philippe Delteil | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | Love Always Love | Claude | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Monte Carlo Baby | Jacques | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | The Real Guilty | Mario | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | The Forbidden Christ | Pinin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Ils ont vingt ans | Gabriel Lamy | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | The Naked Heart | François Paradis | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Mon ami le cambrioleur | Patrick Lambert | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | La portatrice di pane | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | La portatrice di pane | Lucien Labroue | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Taxi di notte | Alberto Franchi | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Bonheur en location | Pierre | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | In the Eyes of Memory | A pilot (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Monelle | Claude, Monelle's lover | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Star Without Light | (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | Le Capitan (1ère époque) Flamberge au vent | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Roger the Disgrace | - | Hit | Similar → |
Philippe Lemaire - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Philippe Lemaire?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Philippe Lemaire is "Ils ont vingt ans" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Philippe Lemaire acted in?
Philippe Lemaire has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Philippe Lemaire?
Other notable films include "My Darned Father", "The Girls of La Rochelle", and "Sexpot".