Francis Blanche was a French actor who is best known for his roles in Belle de Jour (1967), Tartarin de Tarascon (1962), and The Big Feast (1973).
Personal and Family Life
Born on July 20, 1921, in Paris, France, Francis Blanche had a rich family life. He was married twice, first to Edith Fontaine from 1944 to 1953 and then to Olga Miovitch from 1954 until his death in 1974. He had three children with his long-time companion, Arlette Rebora, including his son Jean-Marie Blanche.
Career
Francis Blanche was not only an accomplished actor but also a playwright, humorist, broadcaster, and lyricist. He created over 300 songs throughout his career and was known as a legal specialist in music rights. His talents extended to the theater, where he also made a significant impact.
Death and Legacy
Francis Blanche passed away on July 6, 1974, in Paris, France, due to a heart attack. His contributions to French cinema and music left a lasting legacy that continues to be remembered and celebrated.
Filmography
Title
Release Date
Character
La Chasse à l’homme
1964-09-18
Nino Papatakis
Le Septième Juré
1962-04-18
Le procureur général
Nonostante le apparenze…
1972-03-16
padre Scirer
Les Barbouzes
1964-12-10
Boris Vassiliev
Les Tontons flingueurs
1963-11-27
Maître Folace
Dragées au poivre
1963-09-04
Franz
Les Veinards
1963-04-26
M. Bricheton
La Grande Lessive (!)
1968-11-12
Le docteur Loupioc
Erotissimo
1969-06-07
Le polyvalent
Les Vierges
1963-05-22
M. de Brétevielle
La Jument verte
1959-10-29
Ferdinand Haudouin
La Grande Java
1971-01-13
Auguste Kougloff / Augustin Colombani
La feldmarescialla
1967-12-21
Captain Hans Vogel
Ah ! Les belles bacchantes
1954-10-15
Garibaldo Trouchet, le ténor / Un musicien
Honoré de Marseille
1956-12-12
Pasquale Marchetti
Certaines l’aiment… froide
1960-02-17
William, Foster Valmorin, l’américain
Ces messieurs de la famille
1967-01-01
Strumberger
La Grande Sauterelle
1967-01-11
Gédéon
L’Étalon
1970-02-13
le percepteur Dupuis
Le Repas des fauves
1964-08-26
Francis
Du mou dans la gâchette
1967-08-30
La Prudence
Des pissenlits par la racine
1964-05-06
Absalon
Les Petits Matins
1962-03-16
le douanier belge
La Grande Frousse
1964-10-28
La Française et l’Amour
1960-09-16
Me Marcerou, avocat et ami du couple (Le Divorce)
Snobs!
1962-09-05
Morloch
Les gros malins
1969-05-13
Francis Bertolde dit ‘Le book’
La Grande Maffia
1971-09-17
Modeste Miette
Les Compagnons de la marguerite
1967-01-20
L’inspecteur Maurice Leloup
Faites-moi confiance
1954-05-17
Nicolas
Tartarin de Tarascon
1962-11-22
Antoine Tartarin
Les bricoleurs
1963-02-01
Édouard
Les gros bras
1963-12-31
Mr Pédro Andromèze
J’ai mon voyage!
1973-02-23
Mr. de Chatiez
La vendetta
1962-04-17
Bartoli
Les Gorilles
1964-12-23
Félix
Le canard en fer blanc
1967-04-22
Le docteur Grego
L’histoire très bonne et très joyeuse de Colinot Trousse-Chemise