Pierre Brasseur
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Pierre Brasseur, born Pierre-Albert Espinasse (22 December 1905, Paris – 16 August 1972, Bruneck, Italy) was a French actor. He was the son of actor Georges Espinasse and actress Germaine Brasseur while the latter was married to Albert Brasseur. His grandfather, Jules Brasseur, was an actor as well. The family tradition of using the name Brasseur was continued by his son Claude and his grandson Alexandre. Renowned for playing outsized characters, Brasseur is probably best known in the anglophone world for his (semi-fictionalised) portrayal of the actor Frédérick Lemaître in Les Enfants du Paradis (Children of Paradise, 1945) and as Docteur Génessier (more subdued) in the horror film Eyes Without a Face (Les Yeux sans visage, 1960) co-starring with Alida Valli. On May 30, 1927, Brasseur performed the spoken role of the Narrator in the world premiere of Igor Stravinsky's opera-oratorio Oedipus rex. Description above from the Wikipedia article Pierre Brasseur, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Pierre Brasseur Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Pierre Brasseur reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Pierre Brasseur's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 100% of Pierre Brasseur'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 Weaker Sex, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Pierre Brasseur Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Pierre Brasseur's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Pierre Brasseur has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Michel Audiard et le mystère du triangle des Bermudes | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Macédoine | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Pas de panique | Fernand Toussaint | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | A Young World | Le Grec | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Pas de caviar pour tante Olga | Patache | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | The Circular Triangle | Georges Richter | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | A Very Handy Man | Simone Palumbo | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Eyes Without a Face | Professor Génessier | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Oasis | Antoine Vallin | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Clothing the Naked | Console Grotti | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | The Drunkard | Maître Pierre Renneville | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Le Plaisir | Julien Ledentu | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Jamaican Man | Jacques Mervel | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Julie de Carneilhan | Hubert Espivant | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | The Secret of Monte-Cristo | François Picault | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | La Nuit blanche | Pierre Taverny | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Love Around the House | 'Douze Apôtres' | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Children of Paradise | Frédérick Lemaître | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Two Shy Ones | Vancouver | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | La Croisée des chemins | Hubert Epervans | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Promise to the Unknown One | Lussac | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Three Argentines in Montmartre | Toninett | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Tobie Is an Angel | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Sixième étage | Jonval, the young cynic | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | The Path of Honor | Philippe | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Second Childhood | Frossard | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Corsican Brothers | Tonio | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Café de Paris | Le Rec | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | The Life of Giuseppe Verdi | Alexandre Dumas figlio | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Gosse de riche | Pierre Mougins | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Grisou | Hagnauer | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | La Reine des resquilleuses | Fred Woolson | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Le Mari rêvé | René Daroy /Achille Daroy | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Prête-moi ta femme | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Passé à vendre | Bob | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Jeunesse d'abord | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Valse éternelle | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Little One | Georges Darnetal | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Le Miroir aux alouettes | Jean Forestier | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Quadrille d'amour | Robert Lanclot | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Caravane | Lt. de Tokay | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | L'Oncle de Pékin | Philippe | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Incognito | Marcel | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Moi et l'impératrice | Didier | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Honeymoon Trip | Rudi | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Weaker Sex | Jimmy | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Une faim de loup | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | My Friend Victor | Edgar Flachon | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | Feu! | Frémiet's ordinance | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1925 | Madame Sans-Gêne | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
Pierre Brasseur - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Pierre Brasseur?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Pierre Brasseur is "Weaker Sex" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Pierre Brasseur acted in?
Pierre Brasseur has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Pierre Brasseur?
Other notable films include "Une faim de loup", "Incognito", and "Passé à vendre".