Robert Hirsch
ActingAbout Robert Hirsch
Robert Hirsch (26 July 1925 – 16 November 2017) was a French actor. He was a sociétaire of the Comédie-Française since 1952. In 1990, he won César Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for his role in Hiver 54, l'abbé Pierre. His other film appearances included The Hunchback of Notre Dame, and in 2006/07 he appeared in Le gardien (a French adaptation of Harold Pinter's The Caretaker) at Théâtre de l'Oeuvre then Théâtre de Paris. In April 2011, he asked Florian Zeller to write a part specially for him. The result was Le Père which had its first performance in Le Théâtre Hébertot, Paris, in September 2012. Hirsch played the central character, André, at the age of 87. Source: Article "Robert Hirsch (actor)" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA 3.0.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Robert Hirsch reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 44 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Comedy
The majority of Robert Hirsch's filmography leans towards the Comedy genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 27% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Robert Hirsch remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Tartuffe, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Robert Hirsch Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Robert Hirsch's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Robert Hirsch.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | The Art Dealer | Claude Weinstein | Flop | Similar → |
| 2014 | The Father | André | Flop | Similar → |
| 2013 | Manon Lescaut | Monsieur Girardin de Matois | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | Comiques de toujours (Vol. 1 à 4) | Self (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Le Gardien | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2004 | Volpone | Seco | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Sarah | Georges Pitou | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | A Day in the Life of French Cinema | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | A Private Affair | Vieil homme | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Mortal Transfer | Armand Zlibovic | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | My Man | Mr. Hervé | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | Hiver 54, l'abbé Pierre | Raoul | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Les Dégourdis de la onzième | Colonel Touplard | Flop | Similar → |
| 1983 | Cover Up | Avram Kazavian | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | Le Docteur noir | Fabien | Flop | Similar → |
| 1975 | That's Show Business | Jean-Sébastien Bloch | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | La Troupe du Roy : Hommage à Molière | Tartuffe / Maître de philosophie | Flop | Similar → |
| 1973 | Shock Treatment | Jérôme Savignat | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | George Dandin | Georges Dandin | Flop | Similar → |
| 1973 | Tartuffe | Tartuffe | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Un fil à la patte | Bouzin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | La Princesse d'Élide | Moron | Flop | Similar → |
| 1969 | Call Me Mathilde | Lieutenant Hubert de Pifre | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Kean - Roi de théâtre | Kean | Flop | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Hotshots | Me Mulot | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | All Mad About Him | Mathieu Gossin | Flop | Similar → |
| 1966 | Soldier Martin | Martin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Funny Money | Fulbert Taupin | Flop | Similar → |
| 1965 | Impossible on Saturday | Haïm Silbershatz / Carlo Zamba / Mr Brauner | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | Teuf-teuf | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1962 | La nuit des Rois | Feste Jester | Flop | Similar → |
| 1962 | Adieu Philippine | Juan Salcedo dans l'émission de télévision 'Montserrat' (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Elizabeth la femme sans homme | Robert Cecil | Flop | Similar → |
| 1959 | The Three Musketeers | Planchet | Flop | Similar → |
| 1959 | 125 rue Montmartre | Didier Barrachet | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Maigret and the St. Fiacre Case | Lucien Sabatier | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Mimi Pinson | Jean-Lou | Flop | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Amorous Corporal | Boisrose | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | Le Violon de l'orphéon | Antoine Plantin / Albert Plantin | Flop | Similar → |
| 1956 | The Hunchback of Notre Dame | Pierre Gringoire | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Plucking the Daisy | Roger Vital | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Yours Truly, Blake | Saganoff | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | The Scheming Women | Mickaël Pakévitch, le metteur en scène | Flop | Similar → |
| 1951 | The Turkey | Ernest Rédillon | Hit | Similar → |
Robert Hirsch - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Robert Hirsch?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Robert Hirsch is "Tartuffe" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Robert Hirsch acted in?
Robert Hirsch has been featured in at least 44 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Robert Hirsch?
Other notable films include "Impossible on Saturday", "125 rue Montmartre", and "Call Me Mathilde".