Charles Boyer
Acting
August 28, 1899
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.
Movies
Casino Royale
1967
Hollywood: The Dream Factory
1972
Reflections on 'Gaslight'
2003
Tales of Manhattan
1942
La Parisienne
1957
A Woman's Vengeance
1948
Gaslight
1944
Love Affair
1939
Around the World in 80 Days
1956
How to Steal a Million
1966
Confidential Agent
1945
The Earrings of Madame de...
1953
Algiers
1938
Demons at Midnight
1961
The Garden of Allah
1936
The Battle of the Rails
1946
Fanny
1961
Cluny Brown
1946
The First Legion
1951
Conquest
1937
