Suzy Delair
ActingAbout Suzy Delair
Suzy Delair, born Suzanne Pierrette Declair (31 December 1917 - 15 March 2020) was a vivacious French entertainer who starred in many different films. Her real name is Suzanne Pierrette Delaire. She acted in films directed by Henri-Georges Clouzot, Jean Dréville, Jean Grémillon, Marcel L'Herbier, Christian-Jaque, Marcel Carné, Luchino Visconti, René Clément and Gérard Oury. She is also famous in France as singer ("Avec son Tra-la-la"). For several years, Suzy Delair was the companion of French film director Henri-Georges Clouzot. Description above from the Wikipedia article Suzy Delair, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Suzy Delair Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Suzy Delair reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 29 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Suzy Delair's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 59% of Suzy Delair'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 Violettes impériales, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Suzy Delair Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Suzy Delair's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Suzy Delair has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Forget Me, Mandoline | Mireille | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | L'Or et la paille | Cora Fontaine | Flop | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Mad Adventures of Rabbi Jacob | Germaine Pivert | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Is Paris Burning? | Parisian woman (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | Chicken Feed for Little Birds | Antoinette | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | Rocco and His Brothers | Luisa | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Regattas of San Francisco | Lucilla, Lidia's mother | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Gervaise | Virginie Poisson, une rivale de Gervaise | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Fernandel the Dressmaker | Adrienne Vignard | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Le Fil à la patte | Lucette Gauthier, la volcanique maîtresse du comte, vedette à l'Alcazar | Flop | Similar → |
| 1951 | Robinson Crusoeland | Chérie Lamour | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | Lost Souvenirs | Suzy Henebey (episode "Une couronne mortuaire") | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | Lady Paname | Raymonde Bosset dite: Caprice | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | I'm in the Revue | Singer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1949 | White Paws | Odette Kerouan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1948 | By the Window | Fernande / Yvette | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Jenny Lamour | Jenny Lamour | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Carbon Copy | Coraline, Ismora's mistress | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | The Bohemian Life | Phémie | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Forbidden to Love | Totte - Une manucure | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | The Murderer Lives at Number 21 | Mila Malou | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | The Last One of the Six | Mila Malou | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Take the Road | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Trois... six... neuf | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Les Sœurs Hortensia | Woman at the cabaret (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | L'Or dans la rue | Madeleine, Gaby's friend | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Let's Touch Wood | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Violettes impériales | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | A whim of the Pompadour | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
Suzy Delair - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Suzy Delair?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Suzy Delair is "Violettes impériales" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Suzy Delair acted in?
Suzy Delair has been featured in at least 29 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Suzy Delair?
Other notable films include "A whim of the Pompadour", "The Regattas of San Francisco", and "Trois... six... neuf".