Georges Marchal

Georges Marchal

Deceased · Born: Jan 10, 1920 · Died: Nov 28, 1997

Personal Details

BornJan 10, 1920 Nancy, Meurthe-et-Moselle, France

Biography

Georges Marchal, a renowned and influential lead actor in French cinema, played a pivotal role in shaping the industry's landscape during the 1950s, alongside his contemporaries, including the esteemed Jean Marais. Throughout his illustrious career, Marchal had the distinction of starring in numerous elaborate costume dramas, captivating swashbuckling films, and even collaborating with the visionary Spanish filmmaker, Luis Buñuel, with whom he shared a close and enduring friendship. Marchal's remarkable body of work spanned several decades, before he finally bid adieu to the silver screen in 1989, leaving behind a lasting legacy in the world of French cinema.

Career

1969
1967
The Dacians
The Dacians as Fuscus, General Romano
1965
1961
1960
The Battle of Austerlitz
The Battle of Austerlitz as Le maréchal Jean Lannes
1959
Sign of the Gladiator
Sign of the Gladiator as Marcus Valerius, Roman Consul