François Chaumette was an American actor who is best known for his roles in ‘2001: A Space Odyssey,’ ‘Le Bossu,’ and ‘Belphégor.’
Personal and Family Life
François Chaumette was born Jean Chaumette on September 8, 1923, in Paris, France. He married Paloma Matta and had three children, one of whom is actress Sarah Chaumette. He had a sister, Monique Chaumette, and was the brother-in-law of famous actor Philippe Noiret.
Career Highlights
Chaumette was memorable for providing the French voice of HAL 9000 in ‘2001: A Space Odyssey.’ Although he appeared in films between 1957 and 1996, much of his successful career was spent in theater, starting in 1943. He was also a regular on French television, known for his roles in various series and dramas.
Death and Legacy
François Chaumette passed away on February 27, 1996, in Paris due to cancer. His performances, particularly as a villain, left a significant impact on French cinema and theater, and he is remembered for his talented acting and distinctive voice.
Filmography
Title
Release Date
Character
Christine
1958-12-19
Wimmer
Voulez-vous danser avec moi ?
1959-12-18
Inspector Joseph
L’Héritier
1973-03-22
Maître Georges Theron-Maillard
Le Désordre et la Nuit
1958-05-14
Commissioner Janin
Le fauve est lâché
1959-01-21
Paulan
La Belle Captive
1983-02-16
Dr. Morgentodt
Galia
1966-01-26
Wespyr
Rue des Prairies
1959-10-21
le directeur de l’école
Ondine
1975-01-01
Le roi des Ondins
Retour de manivelle
1957-09-18
Charles Babin
Le Bossu
1959-11-26
Philippe de Gonzague
Dose mortelle
1993-09-17
Louis
Les Perses
1961-10-31
Chorus leader
Z
1969-02-26
(voice)
Les maîtres du temps
1982-03-24
Robot (voice)
Mes nuits sont plus belles que vos jours
1989-04-19
Concierge
Ces malades qui nous gouvernent
1981-09-08
Narrator (voice)
Le Tartuffe
1973-10-13
Tartuffe
Mort d’un pourri
1977-12-07
Lansac
Les femmes savantes
1978-08-19
Ariste
Électre
1972-07-07
Egisthe
La Volupté de l’honneur
1968-10-12
Angelo Baldovino
Les Plaisirs de l’île enchantée
1981-07-08
Géronimo / Arbate
Les oeufs de l’autruche
1957-08-29
Mr. Marlatier, a guest at the couture night (uncredited)