Pierre Fresnay
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Pierre Fresnay was a French stage and film actor.
Pierre Fresnay Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Pierre Fresnay 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 Fresnay's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 90% of Pierre Fresnay'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 Le Grand Secret, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Pierre Fresnay Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Pierre Fresnay's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Pierre Fresnay has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | God Chose Paris | Narrator | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | Le Grand Secret | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Old Guard | Baptiste Talon, retired SNCF employee | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Thousandth Window | Armand Vallin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | So Much Love Lost | Joseph Andrieu | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Et ta sœur… | Bastien | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Aristocrats | Marquis de Maubrun et maire | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Fugitives | Lieutenant Pierre Keller, instituteur | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Perfectionist | Professor Louis Delage | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Trip to America | Gaston Fournier | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Amazing Monsieur Fabre | M. Fabre | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | God Needs Men | Thomas Gourvennec | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Justice Is Done | Narrator (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | Paris Waltz | Jacques Offenbach | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | The Century Is Fifty | Narrator (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | At the Grand Balcony | Carbot | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Just Out | Moscat | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Barry | Le père Théotime | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Convicted | Jean Séverac, le mari d'Hélène | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Monsieur Vincent | Vincent de Paul | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Tainted | Sauval | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Devil's Daughter | Ludovic Mercier / Saget | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | The Traveler Without Luggage | Gaston | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | I Am with You | François Laferrière | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Le Corbeau | Le docteur Rémy Germain | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | L'Escalier sans fin | Pierre | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Carnival of Sinners | Roland Brissot | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | The Murderer Lives at Number 21 | Commissaire Wens | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | The Newspaper Falls at Five O'Clock | Pierre Rabaud | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Strangers in the House | Le narrateur (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | The Chain Breaker | Marcus | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | The Duel | Abbot Daniel Maurey | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | The Phantom Wagon | David Holm | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | La Bataille silencieuse | Bordier | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Grand Illusion | Le capitaine de Boëldieu | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Street of Shadows | le capitaine Georges Carrère | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Under Western Eyes | Razumov | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | César | Marius Ollivier | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Crimson Dynasty | Raoul Vignerte | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | Le Roman d'un jeune homme pauvre | Maxime Hauterive de Champcey | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Man Who Knew Too Much | Louis Bernard | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Camille | Armand Duval | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Âme de clown | Jack | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Fanny | Marius Olivier | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Marius | Marius Ollivier, fils de César | Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | Ça aussi !... c'est Paris | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1929 | A Foolish Maiden | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1924 | Les amours de Rocambole | Jean Robert | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1924 | Les premières armes de Rocambole | Jean Robert | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1922 | The Black Diamond | Bouvier | Super Hit | Similar → |
Pierre Fresnay - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Pierre Fresnay?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Pierre Fresnay is "Le Grand Secret" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Pierre Fresnay acted in?
Pierre Fresnay has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Pierre Fresnay?
Other notable films include "Convicted", "Ça aussi !... c'est Paris", and "A Foolish Maiden".