
Philippe Nicaud
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Philippe Nicaud (27 June 1926 – 19 April 2009) was a French actor and singer, was married to Christine Carère from 1957 till her death in 2008. Nicaud appeared in the episode "Jet Trail" of the 1966 American television espionage drama series Blue Light. Source: Article "Philippe Nicaud" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA 3.0.
Philippe Nicaud Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Philippe Nicaud reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 48 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Philippe Nicaud's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 31% of Philippe Nicaud'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 Opération Magali, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Philippe Nicaud Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Philippe Nicaud's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Philippe Nicaud has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | The Clouzot Scandal | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Beauties at War | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1995 | Jo, Une femme dans les bras un cadavre sur le dos | Inspector Ducros | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | Jo | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | La Garçonne | Nadal | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | Le Saut du lit | Philippe | Flop | Similar → |
| 1987 | Johann Strauss: The King Without a Crown | Jacques Offenbach | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Plus beau que moi tu meurs | Le vicomte | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | My Pastor Among the Nudists | Léon | Flop | Similar → |
| 1981 | Chanel Solitaire | Gabrielle's Father | Flop | Similar → |
| 1981 | Shut Up When You Speak! | Jeff | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | Signé Furax | Le chauffeur du bus détourné | Flop | Similar → |
| 1981 | Le Chêne d'Allouville | Charles Crétois, harmful deputy | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | Comme une femme | Jean-Charles | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Acapulco Madame | Jérôme | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | Two Big Girls in Pyjamas | Jérôme | Flop | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Mysterious Island | Gideon Spilett | Average | Similar → |
| 1970 | The Lady in the Car with Glasses and a Gun | Le gendarme motard de l'autoroute | Flop | Similar → |
| 1970 | The Sextrovert | Philippe de Valmont | Flop | Similar → |
| 1964 | The Magnificent Cuckold | il medico | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Que personne ne sorte | Inspector Wens | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | Squeak-squeak | Simon Guilbaud | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | Teuf-teuf | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | L'inconnue de Hong Kong | L'inspecteur | Flop | Similar → |
| 1963 | People in Luck | Philippe (segment "Le Yacht") | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | Panurge's Sheep | Table neighbor at the restaurant (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Gigolo | Édouard | Flop | Similar → |
| 1959 | Come Dance with Me! | Daniel | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | Venetian Honeymoon | Gérard Chevalier | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | A Legitimate Defense | Pierre 'Pierrot' Lambert | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | Back to the Wall | Yves Normand | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Fast Set | Jacques Bersan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1957 | Mademoiselle and Her Gang | Christian Vandier aka Monsieur Paul | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Three Make a Pair | Jojo / Teddy / Partner | Flop | Similar → |
| 1957 | Springtime in Paris | Pierre | Flop | Similar → |
| 1957 | Miss Catastrophe | Billionaire Pierre Leroy | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Tonight the Skirts Fly | Bernard le costumier sans compagnie | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | La Môme Pigalle | Philippe-Gérard Maurisset | Flop | Similar → |
| 1955 | Spring, Autumn and Love | Jean Balestra, pianist | Flop | Similar → |
| 1955 | Fantaisie d'un jour | François Chaplar | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Opération Magali | Guitarist | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Farewell, Paris | Mario | Flop | Similar → |
| 1951 | The Lovers of Bras-Mort | Robert Girard | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Dream Ballerina | Loulou | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | Three Sinners | José Annequin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Miquette | Robert de Flers | Flop | Similar → |
| 1949 | Maya | Albert | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | Monelle | Jules Picart, Monelle's brother | Hit | Similar → |
Philippe Nicaud - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Philippe Nicaud?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Philippe Nicaud is "Opération Magali" with a rating of 9.0/10.
How many movies has Philippe Nicaud acted in?
Philippe Nicaud has been featured in at least 48 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Philippe Nicaud?
Other notable films include "Miss Catastrophe", "Teuf-teuf", and "Fantaisie d'un jour".



