Maurice Barrier
Actor
87 years (Jun 8, 1932 – Apr 12, 2020)Malicorne-sur-Sarthe, Sarthe, France
Seen across enough titles, Maurice Barrier turns into a familiar face whose work covers more eras of the industry than most. The oldest credits belong to a different era of the industry. The count stands at 36 titles, and the range inside it is wide. Ask a viewer to place Maurice Barrier and the answer usually comes back 'The Tall Blond Man with One Black Shoe'. 'The Fugitives' is the other credit most often cited.
Maurice Barrier
Actor
Seen across enough titles, Maurice Barrier turns into a familiar face whose work covers more eras of the industry than most. The oldest credits belong to a different era of the industry. The count stands at 36 titles, and the range inside it is wide. Ask a viewer to place Maurice Barrier and the answer usually comes back 'The Tall Blond Man with One Black Shoe'. 'The Fugitives' is the other credit most often cited.
26 Movies
Plays Rene Bollec
Flic Story
1975
Plays Jacques Helman
The Gypsy
1975
Plays Chaperon, Toulouse agent
The Tall Blond Man with One Black Shoe
1972
Plays Ziolev
And the Ship Sails On
1983
Plays Lucien
The Gang
1977
Plays Raffart
The ComDads
1983
Plays « Tonton »
The Outsider
1983
Plays Superintendent Duroc
The Fugitives
1986
Plays Pierre Guerre
The Return of Martin Guerre
1982
Plays Marek
Scout Toujours
1985
Plays Le maire
One Woman or Two
1985
Plays Berri, boss of the 'Penalty'
Hothead
1979
Plays Arthur Chalon
He Died with His Eyes Open
1985
Plays Mercadot
Life and Nothing But
1989
Plays Lasalle
Raphael or the Debauched One
1971
Plays Caprice
Black and White in Color
1976
Plays René, un acteur
Hail the Artist
1973
Plays D'Artagnan
The Taking of Power by Louis XIV
1966
Plays Guitaud
Louis, the Child King
1993
Plays le gendarme Javelle
Rouget le braconnier
1989
Plays Charrier
The Happiest Place on Earth
1999
10 TV Shows
Plays Antoine Bouychou
Les Chevaux du soleil
1980
Plays Gauguin
Paul Gauguin
1975
Plays Jean-Édouard Vialhe
Des grives aux loups
1984
Plays Alfredo
La Valise en carton
1988
Plays Angelo Sébastiani
David Lansky
1989
Plays Diego
Rally
1989
Plays Bougras
Les Allumettes suédoises
1996
Plays Magenta
Catherine Courage
1993
Plays Edgar de Bansac
Louis la Brocante
1998
Plays Khamon
Scene of the Crime
1970
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The Fugitives
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Marié(s) ou presque
Charles
2008
Louis la Brocante
Edgar de Bansac
2004Season 7
La victoire des vaincus
Le grand-père
2002
The Happiest Place on Earth
Charrier
1999
Les Allumettes suédoises
Bougras · 3 episodes
1996–
Scene of the Crime
Khamon
1996Season 27
Louis, the Child King
Guitaud
1993
Goupi-Mains rouges
Mains rouges
1993
Catherine Courage
Magenta · 2 episodes
1993–
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Maurice Barrier still alive?
Maurice Barrier passed away on April 12, 2020 at age 87.
What are the most famous roles of Maurice Barrier?
Maurice Barrier is best known for roles in The Tall Blond Man with One Black Shoe, The Fugitives, The ComDads.
How many movies has Maurice Barrier been in?
Over a 54-year career (since 1966), Maurice Barrier has appeared in 26 movies and 10 TV shows.
What was Maurice Barrier's first movie?
The career of Maurice Barrier began with The Taking of Power by Louis XIV (1966).
What is Maurice Barrier's most recent movie or series?
Maurice Barrier's most recent release is Marié(s) ou presque, which premiered on April 30, 2008.
What TV shows has Maurice Barrier appeared in?
On television, Maurice Barrier has appeared in Scene of the Crime, Louis la Brocante, Champs-Elysées, Vivement dimanche.
Maurice Barrier
1932-06-08 · Malicorne-sur-Sarthe, Sarthe, France
Maurice Barrier (8 June 1932 – 12 April 2020) was a French actor and singer.
Barrier was the son of a cabinetmaker, and had his first job working in his father's workshop. While in Rennes at age 28, he met several resident actors at the Théâtre National de Bretagne and made his stage debut in Caligula, written by Albert Camus.
His first major role on television was in the film The Taking of Power by Louis XIV. His other major films included The Tall Blond Man with One Black Shoe, Two Men in Town, Black and White in Color, Coup de tête, and Flic Story. He played alongside several actors, such as Jean-Paul Belmondo, Jean Gabin, Alain Delon, Pierre Richard, Gérard Depardieu, and Gérard Jugnot.
Barrier was married to the actress Hélène Manesse. The pair resided in Montréal, France from 1962 until Maurice's death on 12 April 2020 in Montbard at the age of 87 due to COVID-19.
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