Pierre Richard
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Pierre Richard (born Pierre-Richard Maurice Charles Léopold Defays (originally de Fays, his grandfather changed the spelling for unknown reasons), 16 August 1934 in Valenciennes, Nord) is a popular French actor best known for the roles of a clumsy daydreamer in comedy films. Richard is considered by many, such as Louis de Funès and Gérard Depardieu, to be one of the greatest and most talented French comedians in the last 50 years. He is also a film director and occasional singer. Description above from the Wikipedia article Pierre Richard, licensed under CC-BY-SA,full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Pierre Richard Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Pierre Richard 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 Pierre Richard's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 68% of Pierre Richard'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 Pierre Richard - Détournement de Mémoire, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Pierre Richard Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Pierre Richard's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Pierre Richard has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Sailing Home | Pierre Choveau | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Jeanne du Barry | Le Duc de Richelieu | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | La Plus belle pour aller danser | Albert | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Epic Tails | Zeus (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | The Angel in the Wall | Pietro | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Pierre Richard, le discret | Himself | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | À la recherche de... Pierre Richard | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Gaumont, en effeuillant la marguerite | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Paper Souls | Victor | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Prodavets igrushek | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Antoine’s four Seasons | Le grand-père | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | All Together | Albert | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Eleanor's Secret | Adrien (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Paris 36 | Max, aka 'Monsieur TSF' | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Mia and the Migoo | Pedro, le père de Mia | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | The Snake | Cendras | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Try Me | Yves-Marie's father | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Pierre Richard, l'art du déséquilibre | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Pierre Richard - Détournement de Mémoire | Pierre Richard | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Transit | Medical examiner | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Robinson Crusoe | Robinson Crusoe | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Without Family | Vitalo Pedrotti | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Scénarios sur la drogue | Segment "Les mots attendrot" | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | L'Amour conjugal | Squirrat | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Loonies at Large | Bertrand Daumale | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Old Rascal | Charlie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Welcome Aboard! | The Hitchhiker | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Door on the Left as You Leave the Elevator | Yann Ducoudray | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | The Fugitives | François Pignon | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Dialogue de sourds | The paraplegic | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | The Twin | Matthias Duval / Mathieu Duval | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | The ComDads | François Pignon | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | La Chèvre | François Perrin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Umbrella Coup | Grégoire Lecomte, acteur à mi-temps, dragueur à plein temps | Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Out of It | Jean-Philippe Duroc, Gaulard's Lawyer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Too Shy to Try | Pierre Renaud | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | The Toy | François Perrin, journalist | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Wild Goose Chase | Pierre Vidal | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | Trop c'est trop | Cameo | Average | Similar → |
| 1974 | The Return of the Tall Blond Man with One Black Shoe | François Perrin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | I'm Losing My Temper | Pierre Durois | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Tall Blond Man with One Black Shoe | François Perrin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Distracted | Pierre Malaquet | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | Three Men on a Horse | Painter | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | Woman in Chains | L'artiste qui a besoin de lumière (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Very Happy Alexander | Colibert | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Idiot in Paris | Un agent de police | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | Skin and Bones | Pierini | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Wasteland | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Lovers of Montparnasse | un étudiant peintre (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
Pierre Richard - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Pierre Richard?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Pierre Richard is "Pierre Richard - Détournement de Mémoire" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has Pierre Richard acted in?
Pierre Richard has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Pierre Richard?
Other notable films include "Pierre Richard, l'art du déséquilibre", "Prodavets igrushek", and "Pierre Richard, le discret".