Charles Boyer

Acting · Born 1899-08-28 in Figeac, Lot, Midi-Pyrénées, France

Biography

Charles Boyer (28 August 1899 – 26 August 1978) was a French actor who appeared in more than 80 films between 1920 and 1976. After receiving an education in drama, Boyer started on the stage, but he found success in movies during the 1930s. His memorable performances were among the era's most highly praised romantic dramas, Algiers (1938) and Love Affair (1939). Another famous role was in the 1944 mystery-thriller Gaslight. He received four Academy Award nominations for Best Actor.

Filmography

• How to Steal a Million as Bernard De Solnay
• Is Paris Burning? as Doctor Monod
• The Earrings of Madame de... as Général André de...
• Gaslight as Gregory Anton
• Barefoot in the Park as Victor Velasco
• Reflections on 'Gaslight' as Self (archive footage)
• Around the World in 80 Days as Monsieur Gasse
• The Buccaneer as Dominique You
• Conquest as Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte
• Algiers as Pepe le Moko

TV

• I Love Lucy as Charles Boyer
• Four Star Playhouse as Paul
• The Ed Sullivan Show as Self
• Hallmark Hall of Fame as Dr. Karoly Valkay
• Alcoa Theatre as Dr. Jacques Roland
• The Dinah Shore Chevy Show as Self
• The Rogues as Marcel St. Clair
• The Bob Hope Show as Self
• Four Star Playhouse as Mr. Graham
• Four Star Playhouse as Andre