Charles Boyer

Charles Boyer

Actor · Producer

Figeac, Lot, Midi-Pyrénées, France
August 28, 1899

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.

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Representative Works

Casino Royale
Casino Royale
5.2
/ English
Gaslight
Gaslight
7.5
/ English
Death In Hollywood
Death In Hollywood
6.8
/ English
Is Paris Burning?
Is Paris Burning?
7.2
/ French
The Buccaneer
The Buccaneer
6.5
/ English
Confidential Agent
Confidential Agent
5.5
/ English
Stavisky...
Stavisky...
5.9
/ French
Lost Horizon
Lost Horizon
5.4
/ English

Awards and Honors

Critical Favorites

Casino Royale
1967Nominee

Best Performance

Casino Royale

Around the World in 80 Days
1956Nominee

Best Performance

Around the World in 80 Days

Gaslight
1944Winner

Best Performance

Gaslight

Career Highlights

Death In Hollywood
1990Highlight

Best Performance

Death In Hollywood

Is Paris Burning?
1966Highlight

Best Performance

Is Paris Burning?