Maurice Auzel was an American actor who is best known for The Hunter Will Get You, The Professional, and The Night Caller. He was born on October 26, 1932, in Paris, France, and passed away on November 18, 1995, in the same city.
Personal and Family Life
Maurice Auzel had a close friendship with famous actor Jean-Paul Belmondo, whom he met through boxing. Belmondo encouraged Auzel to pursue acting and frequently gave him roles as his light-double in many films. Their friendship played a significant role in Auzel’s acting career.
Death and Legacy
Maurice Auzel died on November 18, 1995, in Paris, France. He left behind a legacy in the film industry, particularly known for his collaborations with Jean-Paul Belmondo. His performances in various films continue to be remembered by fans of classic French cinema.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Max et les ferrailleurs | 1971-02-17 | Antoine Chantoiseau aka Tony |
| L’Incorrigible | 1975-10-15 | Paulo |
| Joyeuses Pâques | 1984-10-24 | Le chauffeur de taxi myope |
| Les Morfalous | 1984-03-28 | Borzik |
| Cartouche | 1962-03-07 | Un complice de Cartouche |
| Le Guignolo | 1980-03-26 | Le franchouillard |
| Week-end à Zuydcoote | 1964-12-18 | Le soldat dans l’abri |
| Objectif 500 millions | 1966-06-29 | |
| Pierrot le fou | 1965-11-05 | Le Troisième Pompiste (uncredited) |
| La Chasse à l’homme | 1964-09-18 | Le barman (uncredited) |
| L’Alpagueur | 1976-02-01 | Road driver ‘Gros Bras’ |
| Le Clan des Siciliens | 1969-12-05 | L’homme courageux dans l’avion (non crédité) |
| L’Aîné des Ferchaux | 1963-09-25 | Boxer |
| L’As des as | 1982-10-27 | Boxing trainer |
| Peur sur la ville | 1975-04-09 | Un inspecteur |
| Borsalino and Co. | 1974-10-23 | Policeman / Man of Sam (uncredited) |
| Le Voleur | 1967-02-22 | Marcel (uncredited) |
| Vincent, François, Paul… et les autres | 1974-10-23 | Simon |
| Dragées au poivre | 1963-09-04 | Un légionnaire (uncredited) |
| Flic ou Voyou | 1979-03-28 | Cop |
| Le Magnifique | 1973-11-23 | Airport Mechanic (uncredited) |
| Le Solitaire | 1987-03-18 | Inspector from the O.C.R.B. |
| Le pacha | 1968-03-14 | Un homme de la bande à Émile |
| Les Mystères de Paris | 1962-10-04 | a guy in the Caveau des Chevillards (uncredited) |
| Compartiment tueurs | 1965-11-17 | Un inspecteur au café (non crédité) |
| Hold-up | 1985-10-23 | |
| Il était une fois… « Vincent, François, Paul et les autres » | 2010-01-01 | (images d’archives) |
| Vivre la nuit | 1968-06-10 | |
| Appelez-moi Mathilde | 1969-12-10 | |
| Elle cause plus, elle flingue ! | 1972-08-23 | |
| Le Complot | 1973-05-01 | |
| Léon Morin, prêtre | 1961-09-22 | Man in St Bernard Church (uncredited) |
| Minichronique | 1976-12-20 | Le supporter |