Pierre Batcheff was an American actor born on June 23, 1907, in Harbin, Manchuria, China. He is best known for his roles in Two Timid Souls, Monte Cristo, and Napoleon. Batcheff’s career was cut short when he tragically died on April 13, 1932, in Paris, France.
Personal and Family Life
Pierre was married to Denise Tual. Their marriage faced challenges, especially during the difficult times leading up to Batcheff’s untimely death. Little is known about their life together, but it is clear that they had a significant bond until the end.
Death and Legacy
Pierre Batcheff died from an overdose of Veronal, a sleeping pill, at the young age of 24. His death was ruled a suicide, and it left a mark on the film industry of that time. Despite his short career, he is remembered for his contributions to early cinema and his notable performances.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Un chien andalou | 1929-06-05 | Man |
| Les deux timides | 1928-12-04 | Fremissin |
| En rade | 1927-11-18 | |
| Le Double Amour | 1925-11-27 | Jacques Maresco |
| Monte Cristo | 1929-04-30 | Albert de Morcerf |
| La Sirène des tropiques | 1927-12-30 | André Berval |
| Le Joueur d’échecs | 1927-05-17 | Prince Serge Oblomoff |
| Baroud | 1932-11-18 | Si Hamed |
| Napoléon | 1927-04-07 | General Louis Lazare Hoche |
| Les Amours de minuit | 1931-01-16 | Marcel |
| Feu Mathias Pascal | 1925-07-02 | Scipion |
| Le roi de Paris | 1930-09-05 | |
| Éducation de prince | 1927-08-15 | Sacha |
| L’île d’amour | 1929-04-15 | |
| Illusions | 1930-03-14 | |
| Le rebelle | 1931-07-31 | |
| Bonaparte et la révolution | 1972-11-24 |