Actor info
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Name :
Charles Boyer
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Born :
August 28, 1899 in Figeac, Lot, Midi-Pyrénées, France (78 years at death)
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Died :
August 26, 1978
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Known for :
Acting
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Gender :
Male
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Film career :
94 films (1920–2019)
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Also known as :
Čārlzs Boijers
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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.
Notable films
- Casino Royale (1967) as Legrand
- How to Steal a Million (1966) as Bernard De Solnay
- Is Paris Burning? (1966) as Doctor Monod
- Around the World in 80 Days (1956) as Monsieur Gasse
- Gaslight (1944) as Gregory Anton
