Charles Boyer

Charles Boyer

Deceased · Born: Aug 28, 1899 · Died: Aug 26, 1978

Personal Details

BornAug 28, 1899 Figeac, Lot, France

Biography

Charles Boyer, a renowned actor, embarked on a philosophical journey before venturing into the world of theater, making his debut in 1920. Initially, he had no aspirations to pursue a career in film, with his first cinematic appearance being in Marcel L'Herbier's "Man of the Sea" in 1920. However, he seized the opportunity to hone his craft in Hollywood after working on various film sets across Europe.

During the early stages of his career, his captivating voice was largely overshadowed by the silent film era, but he soon gained widespread recognition in Hollywood for his soft-spoken declarations of love, as showcased in films alongside notable actresses such as Greta Garbo, Marlene Dietrich, and Ingrid Bergman.

In 1934, Boyer tied the knot with Pat Paterson, his only and first wife, a remarkable feat for a celebrity. He remained devoted to her throughout their marriage, and in the aftermath of her passing in 1978, he tragically took his own life just two days later, a testament to his unwavering commitment to his beloved partner.

Career

1976
A Matter of Time
A Matter of Time as Count Sanziani
1974
Stavisky
Stavisky as Le baron Jean Raoul
1973
Lost Horizon
Lost Horizon as The High Lama
1969
The April Fools
The April Fools as Andre Greenlaw
1967
Casino Royale
Casino Royale as Legrand
Barefoot in the Park
Barefoot in the Park as Victor Velasco
1966
How to Steal a Million
How to Steal a Million as Bernard De Solnay
Is Paris Burning?
Is Paris Burning? as Doctor Monod
1965
A Very Special Favor
A Very Special Favor as Michel Boullard
1964
The Rogues
The Rogues as Marcel St. Clair
1963
Love Is a Ball
Love Is a Ball as M. Etienne Pimm
1962
1961
Fanny
Fanny as Cesar
1958
The Buccaneer
The Buccaneer as Dominique You
1957
La Parisienne
La Parisienne as Le prince Charles
1956
1955
The Cobweb
The Cobweb as Dr. Douglas N. Devanal
1953
The Earrings of Madame De...
The Earrings of Madame De... as Général André de...
1952
The Happy Time
The Happy Time as Jacques Bonnard
Thunder in the East
Thunder in the East as Primer Minister Singh
1951
The 13th Letter
The 13th Letter as Dr. Paul Laurent
1948
A Woman's Vengeance
A Woman's Vengeance as Henry Maurier
Arch of Triumph
Arch of Triumph as Dr. Ravic
1946
Cluny Brown
Cluny Brown as Adam Belinski
1945
Confidential Agent
Confidential Agent as Luis Denard
1944
The Fighting Lady
The Fighting Lady as Narrator (French version)
Gaslight
Gaslight as Gregory Anton
Together Again
Together Again as George Corday
1943
Flesh and Fantasy
Flesh and Fantasy as Paul Gaspar (segment 3)
1942
Little Isles of Freedom
Little Isles of Freedom as Narrator (voice)
1941
Back Street
Back Street as Walter Louis Saxel
Hold Back the Dawn
Hold Back the Dawn as Georges Iscovescu
Appointment for Love
Appointment for Love as Andre Cassil
1940
1939
Love Affair
Love Affair as Michel Marnet
1938
Algiers
Algiers as Pepe le Moko
1937
Conquest
Conquest as Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte
Tovarich
Tovarich as Prince Mikail Alexandrovitch Ouratieff
1936
The Garden of Allah
The Garden of Allah as Boris Androvsky
Mayerling
Mayerling as L'archiduc Rodolphe
1935
Break of Hearts
Break of Hearts as Franz Roberti
Private Worlds
Private Worlds as Dr. Charles Monet
1934
Caravan
Caravan as Latzi
1932
1931