Charles Dullin was a French actor best known for his roles in Misdeal, Miracle of the Wolves, and L’homme qui vendit son âme au diable. He also made significant contributions as a stage director and producer.
Personal and Family Life
Born on May 12, 1885, in Yenne, Savoie, France, Charles Dullin was married to Marcelle Charles Dullin from October 14, 1919, until their divorce. He was an influential figure in the French theater scene, co-founding the Cartel des Quatre in 1927 alongside notable peers Louis Jouvet, Gaston Baty, and Georges Pitoëff.
Death and Legacy
Charles Dullin passed away on December 11, 1949, at Hôpital Saint-Antoine in Paris, France. His contributions to theater and film are recognized, and the area in front of his Théâtre de l’Atelier commemorates his legacy.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Volpone | 1941-05-10 | Corbaccio |
| L’Affaire du courrier de Lyon | 1937-11-10 | Blind witness |
| Les Misérables | 1934-02-09 | Thénardier |
| Quai des Orfèvres | 1947-10-04 | Georges Brignon |
| Mademoiselle Docteur | 1937-04-13 | le colonel Matthésius |
| Le Joueur d’échecs | 1927-05-17 | Baron von Kempelen |
| Le Miracle des loups | 1924-11-13 | King Louis XI |
| Cagliostro | 1929-04-08 | Count of Breteil |
| Maldone | 1928-09-14 | Olivier Maldone |
| Les Trois Mousquetaires | 1921-10-13 | Le Père Joseph |
| Les jeux sont faits | 1947-07-01 | Le marquis |
| Le Briseur de chaînes | 1941-12-23 | Esprit Mouret |
| Vagabonds imaginaires | 1950-04-26 | Narrator (segment ‘Les étoiles’) (voice) |