Richard Francoeur was an American actor born on March 3, 1894, in Paris, France. He is best known for his roles in The Rules of the Game (1939), Alerte au sud (1953), and Eugénie Grandet (1956). He passed away on January 26, 1971, in Paris, France.
Personal and Family Life
Richard Francoeur’s early life in Paris shaped his artistic career. Details about his family life are scarce, but his dedication to acting is well-documented. He spent many years in the film industry, contributing significantly to French cinema.
Death and Legacy
Richard Francoeur died of natural causes on January 26, 1971. His contributions to film have left a lasting impact, particularly through his performances in classic French films. He is remembered as a talented actor who brought various characters to life on screen.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| La Règle du jeu | 1939-07-09 | Monsieur La Bruyère |
| Jud Süß | 1940-09-24 | Süß Oppenheimer (voice) |
| Deux amis | 1946-01-01 | Prussian Officer |
| Douce | 1943-11-09 | Julien |
| Autour de Brazzaville | 1943-07-14 | Narrator |
| Paméla | 1945-05-02 | Le commissaire |
| Le Dos au mur | 1958-03-07 | |
| Le Diable au corps | 1947-09-22 | Waiter |
| Le Joueur | 1958-10-26 | Le portier de l’hôtel |
| La mariée est trop belle | 1956-10-25 | |
| Paris canaille | 1956-01-20 | L’adjoint d’Antoine |
| Un drôle de paroissien | 1963-08-28 | Clergyman with a toothache |
| Aladin et la lampe merveilleuse | 1970-01-28 | Le sultan (Voice) |
| Croisières sidérales | 1942-04-19 | Charles |
| Le journal tombe à 5 heures | 1942-05-21 | (voice) (uncredited) |
| Le Mariage de Chiffon | 1942-08-06 | Léon |
| Le Bienfaiteur | 1942-12-11 | (uncredited) |
| Le Mistral | 1943-04-08 | The vicar |
| Madame et le Mort | 1943-04-21 | Commissioner |
| L’inévitable M. Dubois | 1943-09-22 | Verdier |
| Donne-moi tes yeux | 1943-11-24 | |
| Premier De Cordée | 1944-02-23 | Mr. Faroule, un dineur (uncredited) |
| Farandole | 1945-02-10 | |
| Mademoiselle X | 1945-06-27 | |
| Les Caves du Majestic | 1945-08-11 | Delormel, l’employé de banque (uncredited) |
| La Cage aux rossignols | 1945-09-06 | Monsieur de Mazère |
| L’Insaisissable Frédéric | 1946-07-15 | |
| Macadam | 1946-11-27 | |
| La Cabane aux souvenirs | 1947-09-10 | |
| Les Frères Bouquinquant | 1948-01-11 | |
| Occupe-toi d’Amélie ! | 1949-12-16 | |
| Monseigneur | 1949-12-16 | The head waiter |
| L’Appel Des Cimes | 1946-01-01 | Narrator |
| Capitaine Pantoufle | 1953-07-31 | M. Lambercheton, le riche industriel, ami de M. Cauchard |