Francis Blanche

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 1973-10-24 Le vagabond
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