Maurice Garrel

Born: 1923-02-24

Birthplace: Saint-Gervais, Isère, France

Biography

Maurice Garrel (24 February 1923 – 4 June 2011) was a French film actor.

Garrel was born in Saint-Servais, Isère. He appeared in over a hundred films and was nominated twice for a César Award for best supporting actor: in 1991 for La Discrète and in 2005 for Kings and Queen.

Garrel was the father of producer Thierry Garrel and director Philippe Garrel, and the grandfather of actor Louis Garrel and actress Esther Garrel. Garrel died in Paris, aged 88.

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Known For

A Heart in Winter
The Bride Wore Black
A Burning Hot Summer
The Soft Skin
Pasha
Adieu Philippine
Shock Troops
The Red and the Black
The Day and the Hour
Regular Lovers

Top Movie Credits

The Bride Wore Black Le Plaignant (non crédité)
A Burning Hot Summer The grandfather
Pasha Léon Brunet, le receleur
Adieu Philippine Monsieur Lambert - le père
The Day and the Hour Le chef milicien (uncredited)
Regular Lovers Lucien - le grand père de François