Pierre Blanchar

Pierre Blanchar was an Algerian-born French actor who is best known for Crime and Punishment, The Man from Nowhere, and Un carnet de bal. He had a successful career in both theater and film, particularly during the 1930s and 40s.

Personal and Family Life

Born on June 30, 1892, in Philippeville, Constantine, France (now Skikda, Algeria), his real name was Gustave Pierre Blanchard. He was married to Marthe Vinot from 1924 until her death in 1963, and they had one child, Dominique Blanchar. Pierre served in the French Army during World War I and was severely injured, which led to his honorably discharged service.

Career

Blanchar trained at the Paris Conservatoire and became widely recognized for his acting talent. He was popular during the 1930s and 40s, known for both leading roles and later for playing comic characters. His career was also marked by his involvement in the French Resistance during World War II.

Death and Legacy

Pierre Blanchar died on November 21, 1963, in Suresnes, France, due to a brain tumor. He left behind a significant legacy in French cinema and is remembered for his powerful performances and contributions to the arts.

Filmography

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Title Release Date Character
Les Croix de bois 1932-03-17 Adjudant Gilbert Demachy
Un seul amour 1943-11-25 Gérard de Clergue
Crime et Châtiment 1935-05-17 Raskolnikov
L’Affaire du courrier de Lyon 1937-11-10 Pierre-Joseph Lesurques
Un carnet de bal 1937-09-09 Thierry Raynal
Mademoiselle Docteur 1937-04-13 Grégor Courdane alias: Condoyan
Katia 1959-12-22 Koubaroff
Le Journal de la Résistance 1945-01-01 Himself – Narrator
Le Joueur d’échecs 1927-05-17 Boleslas Vorowski
La Belle marinière 1932-12-02 Sylvestre
La Symphonie pastorale 1946-09-26 Pastor John Martens
L’Étrange Monsieur Victor 1938-05-04 Bastien Robineau
L’Atlantide 1932-06-09 Le capitaine de Saint-Avit
Du rififi chez les femmes 1959-05-20 Le Pirate
Le Capitaine Fracasse 1929-02-15 Captain Fracasse
La Dame de pique 1937-07-01 Hermann
La terre promise 1925-01-23 David
Geneviève 1923-01-01 Alphonse de Lamartine
Pontcarral, colonel d’empire 1942-01-02 Pontcarral
Bataillon du ciel 1947-03-05 Captain Ferane
Le Bossu 1944-12-26 Knight Henri de Lagardère
Docteur Laennec 1949-06-17 Dr. Laennec
Amants et Voleurs 1935-11-15 Claude Brévin
L’Homme de nulle part 1937-02-18 Mathias Pascal / Adrien Meis
La Nuit de Décembre 1941-02-27 Pierre Darmont
Turandot, princesse de Chine 1935-02-14 Kalaf
Le joueur 1938-09-06 Alexeï Nikitine
Cette vieille canaille 1933-01-01 Jean Trapeau
Le Coupable 1937-01-21 Jérôme Lescuyer
Patrie 1946-10-22 Le comte de Rysoor
Au bout du monde 1934-03-30 Jean Arnaud
Après l’amour 1948-01-22 François Mésaule
Aux jardins de Murcie 1923-10-19 Xavier
Georges Méliès Voix
Iris perdue et retrouvée
Mélo 1932-10-20 Pierre, le mari
Jocelyn 1922-11-03
La marche nuptiale 1929-03-15
Les Bateliers de la Volga 1935-07-05 Le lieutenant Vadime Borzine
Une femme sans importance