
Yves Afonso
ActingAbout Yves Afonso
Yves Afonso (13 February 1944 – 21 January 2018) was a French actor. He was born in Saulieu in the Côte-d'Or département. Since his uncredited debut in the movie Masculin, féminin in 1966, he had many roles, both in movies and on television. He normally plays supporting roles, and may have been best known for his role as Inspector Bricard in L'Horloger de Saint-Paul, and the black comedy Week End, where he played Tom Thumb. He died on 21 January 2018 at the age of 73. Source: Article "Yves Afonso" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA 3.0.
Yves Afonso Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Yves Afonso 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 Yves Afonso's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 52% of Yves Afonso'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 À la vitesse d'un cheval au galop, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Yves Afonso Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Yves Afonso's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Yves Afonso has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Rumors | Armand Mignot | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | Une nouvelle vie | Marcel | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | 3 Filles en cavale | Père de Rémi | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Crime Is Our Business | l'inspecteur Blache | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Les amants du bagne | Firmin | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | L'amour interdit | Claude | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Mischka | Robert | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Fifi Martingale | Yves Lempereur | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Blue Away to America | Robert | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Run for Your Life | Napoléon | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | The Phantom Heart | Le voisin | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Son of Gascogne | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | L'Œil écarlate | Romain | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | 2 bis, rue de la Combine | Roberto Cipriani | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Coup de chien | Jeannot | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | À la vitesse d'un cheval au galop | Ulysses, the bus driver | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Les Carnassiers | Pierrot Allard | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Les arcandiers | Engineer | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Incognito | Pierrot | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Le Bonheur des autres | Lucien | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Dédé | Maurice, the father | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Radio corbeau | Roustan | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | La Travestie | Alain | Flop | Similar → |
| 1987 | The Mountains of the Moon | Laurentino | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Double Gentlemen | Roger aka Léo | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Maine-Ocean Express | Marcel Petitgas | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Treasure Island | French Captain | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | Lettre de la Sierra Morena | Marcel Petitgas | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | One Deadly Summer | Rostollan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Le rose et le blanc | Henry James | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | Judge Fayard Called the Sheriff | Philippe Lecca | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | Mr. Michel's Dog | M. Michel | Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | The Wing or the Thigh? | Le faux plombier | Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | The Conquistadores | Republic's brawler | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Wild Goose Chase | Le conducteur du train en bleu (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | Cat and Mouse | William Daube, leftist | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | Zig Zig | Aldo Minelli, le patron du bar | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | Male of the Century | Louis Maboul | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | France, Incorporated | The Furrier's Henchman | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | The Black Windmill | Jacques (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1974 | The Watchmaker of St. Paul | Inspector Bricard | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Défense de savoir | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | The White Gloves of the Devil | Cartoni, le tueur à gages | Flop | Similar → |
| 1973 | Valparaiso, Valparaiso | Anatole | Flop | Similar → |
| 1971 | Vladimir and Rosa | Yves - A Revolutionary Student (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Cannabis | Homme a la brasserie | Flop | Similar → |
| 1969 | Time to Live | René | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Weekend | Gros Poucet (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Made in U.S.A | David Goodis | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | Masculin Féminin | Man Who Kills Himself (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
Yves Afonso - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Yves Afonso?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Yves Afonso is "À la vitesse d'un cheval au galop" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Yves Afonso acted in?
Yves Afonso has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Yves Afonso?
Other notable films include "The Conquistadores", "Coup de chien", and "Le rose et le blanc".




