Cast

Paul Meurisse

1912 – 1979

Active years (films on this site)

1955–1969

Genres

DramaCrimeHorrorMysteryRomance

Schools and movements

French Poetic Realism and Classical CinemaFrench New Wave

Directors worked with

Henri-Georges Clouzot2 filmsJean-Pierre Melville2 filmsJulien Duvivier1 film

Biography

Paul Meurisse was a French actor who appeared in over 60 films and many stage productions. Meurisse was noted for the elegance of his acting style, and for his versatility. He was equally adept in comedic and dramatic roles. His screen roles ranged from the droll and drily humorous to the menacing and disturbing. His most celebrated role was that of the sadistic and vindictive headmaster in the 1955 film Les Diaboliques.

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5 films on this site

1. Les Diaboliques 1955 · Henri-Georges Clouzot · IMDb 8.1 · Cast
2. Marie-Octobre 1959 · Julien Duvivier · IMDb 7.5 · Cast
3. The Truth 1960 · Henri-Georges Clouzot · IMDb 7.6 · Cast
4. Second Wind 1966 · Jean-Pierre Melville · IMDb 7.9 · Cast
5. Army of Shadows 1969 · Jean-Pierre Melville · IMDb 8.1 · Cast