Paul Capellani was an American actor known for his roles in Mysteries of Paris (1912), La vie de Bohème (1916), and Camille (1915). Born on September 9, 1877, in Paris, France, he became a star in French silent films before acting in the U.S. He passed away on November 7, 1960, in Cagnes-sur-Mer, Alpes-Maritimes, France.
Personal and Family Life
Paul Capellani had a significant connection to the film industry through his family. He was the brother of director Albert Capellani and the uncle of director Roger Capellani. His family background contributed to his career in film.
Career
Capellani trained at the Paris Conservatoire and began his acting career on stage by 1902. He later transitioned to silent films, becoming one of the notable figures in French cinema. His work with the World Film Corporation in the U.S. from 1915 further expanded his influence in film.
Death and Legacy
Paul Capellani’s contributions to cinema are remembered even after his death on November 7, 1960. His performances in silent films helped shape the early film industry, and he is recognized as a notable figure in French cinema history.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| La Bohème | 1912-03-14 | Rodolphe |
| Le Chevalier de Maison-Rouge | 1914-02-27 | |
| Le Bercail | 1919-11-28 | |
| Germinal | 1913-10-03 | |
| La Glu | 1913-01-01 | Marie-Pierre |
| L’Evadé des Tuileries | 1910-07-01 | |
| Le courrier de Lyon | 1911-05-04 | |
| La dame aux camélias | 1912-01-02 | Sadoul |
| La Mort du duc d’Enghien en 1804 | 1909-12-03 | |
| Sémiramis | 1910-01-02 | |
| La Vie de Bohème | 1916-06-18 | Rudolphe |
| Le chien de Montargis | 1909-09-02 | |
| L’Assommoir | 1908-12-21 | |
| Anna Karénine | 1912-01-01 | |
| The Foolish Virgin | 1916-09-26 | Dr. Mulford |
| L’oeuvre de Jacques Serval | 1909-06-01 | |
| Le Carnaval des vérités | 1920-06-04 | Paul Dorsenne |
| Le mensonge de Jean le manchot | 1911-07-10 | |
| Camille | 1915-12-27 | Armand Duval |
| Éternel amour | 1914-07-10 | |
| Au temps des grisettes | 1911-07-12 | |
| Quatre-vingt-treize | 1921-06-23 | |
| The Common Law | 1916-10-15 | |
| Aladin ou la lampe merveilleuse | 1906-10-25 | |
| L’Arlésienne | 1908-08-09 | Frédéric |
| Babbling Tongues | 1917-08-13 | Louis Moreau |
| One Law for Both | 1917-05-13 | |
| Don Juan | 1908-04-03 |