Victor Lanoux

Acting

50Total Films

8.5 Highest Rated

Born: Jun 18, 1936

Birth Place: Paris, France

About Victor Lanoux

Victor Lanoux (born 18 June 1936 in Paris) is a French actor.He started out in cabaret, where he collaborated with Pierre Richard. He made one of his earliest film appearances in The Shameless Old Lady. He received two César nominations in 1976, for his roles in Cousin, cousine and Adieu poulet. His best known role outside of Europe is perhaps that of The Thief in the 1985 comedy classic National Lampoon's European Vacation. Description above from the Wikipedia article Victor Lanoux, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Best Victor Lanoux Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Victor Lanoux's career based on audience ratings.

★8.5

Death of a Guide —

Death of a Guide

1975•Drama

★8.0

★8.0

Belle Grand-Mère — Joséphine (aka Babou) and Grégoire (aka Pacha) live peacefully with their daughters and grandchildren. This gentle life

Belle Grand-Mère

1998•Comedy

★8.0

L'Alambic —

L'Alambic

1998•Comedy

★7.1

★7.1

Two Men in Town — A former bank robber is released after 10 years in prison. He gets help from a social-worker, but gets harassed by an ol

Two Men in Town

1973•Crime

★7.0

★7.0

Pardon Mon Affaire — On an otherwise normal day, Étienne, a happily married man and a good father, sees something that stops him dead in his

Pardon Mon Affaire

1976•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Victor Lanoux.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2017	À la recherche de... Pierre Richard	Self - Actor, friend of Pierre Richard	Hit	Similar →
2014	Dommages collatéraux	Régis Morel	Average	Similar →
2012	La Femme cachée	Marc Delvaux	Average	Similar →
2005	Pierre Richard, l'art du déséquilibre	Self	Hit	Similar →
2003	Belle grand mère, La Trattoria	Grégoire, dit « Pacha »	Flop	Similar →
2001	A Hell of a Day	Maurice Degombert	Average	Similar →
1999	Les Grandes Bouches	Armand	Average	Similar →
1998	Belle Grand-Mère	Pacha	Super Hit	Similar →
1998	L'Alambic	Amédée	Super Hit	Similar →
1997	Les Démons de Jésus	Jo	Hit	Similar →
1996	Je m'appelle Régine	Joseph	Flop	Similar →
1992	Le Bal des casse-pieds	Frank Salvage	Average	Similar →
1989	L'Invité surprise	Charles Mazzena	Flop	Similar →
1987	Sale Destin	François Marboni	Flop	Similar →
1986	Scene of the Crime	Maurice	Average	Similar →
1985	National Lampoon's European Vacation	Thief	Average	Similar →
1984	La Smala	Robert	Flop	Similar →
1984	The Cheat	Commissaire Michel Verta	Flop	Similar →
1984	Thieves After Dark	Insp. Farbet	Flop	Similar →
1984	Louisiana	Charles de Vigors	Flop	Similar →
1984	Dog Day	Horace	Flop	Similar →
1983	Un dimanche de flics	Franck	Average	Similar →
1983	Stella	Swiss	Hit	Similar →
1982	Is There a Frenchman in the House?	Horace Tumelat	Flop	Similar →
1982	Boulevard des assassins	Charles Vallorba	Average	Similar →
1981	La Revanche	Alfred Jouvert	Flop	Similar →
1981	Une sale affaire	Novak	Flop	Similar →
1980	Retour en force	Adrien Blausac	Flop	Similar →
1979	Make Room for Tomorrow	Ben Oppenheim	Flop	Similar →
1979	The Dogs	Dr Henry Ferret	Average	Similar →
1979	Such a Lovely Town...	Stéphane Bertin	Hit	Similar →
1978	Out of It	Martial Gaulard, condemned to death	Hit	Similar →
1977	One Wild Moment	Jacques	Average	Similar →
1977	We Will All Meet in Paradise	Boulifet, aka 'Bouly'	Hit	Similar →
1977	Replay	François	Average	Similar →
1977	Servant and Mistress	Jerome	Flop	Similar →
1976	A Woman at Her Window	Michel Boutros	Average	Similar →
1976	Pardon Mon Affaire	Bouly	Hit	Similar →
1975	The French Detective	Pierre Lardatte	Hit	Similar →
1975	Cousin, Cousine	Ludovic	Average	Similar →
1975	Mad Enough to Kill	Georges	Hit	Similar →
1975	The Common Man	le costaud	Hit	Similar →
1975	Death of a Guide	Maurice Merinchal	Super Hit	Similar →
1973	La Ligne de démarcation	Ernest	Average	Similar →
1973	Two Men in Town	Marcel	Hit	Similar →
1973	I Don't Know Much, But I'll Say Everything	Team Worker with Pierre	Flop	Similar →
1973	The Dominici Affair	Gustave Dominici	Hit	Similar →
1973	The Suburbs Are Everywhere	Georges	Flop	Similar →
1972	3000 Million Without an Elevator	Gino	Flop	Similar →
1965	The Shameless Old Lady	pierre	Hit	Similar →

Victor Lanoux - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Victor Lanoux?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Victor Lanoux is "Death of a Guide" with a rating of 8.5/10.

How many movies has Victor Lanoux acted in?

Victor Lanoux has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Victor Lanoux?

Other notable films include "Belle Grand-Mère", "L'Alambic", and "Two Men in Town".