Quick Facts
Born:
1932-06-08
Birthplace:
Malicorne-sur-Sarthe, Sarthe, France
Credits:
49 Total Roles
Maurice Barrier
Acting
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Biography
Maurice Barrier (8 June 1932 â 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 Théùtre 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 tĂȘte, and Flic Story. He played alongside several actors, such as Jean-Paul Belmondo, Jean Gabin, Alain Delon, Pierre Richard, GĂ©rard Depardieu, and GĂ©rard Jugnot.
Barrier was married to the actress HélÚne 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.
Source: Article "Maurice Barrier" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA 3.0.
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 Théùtre 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 tĂȘte, and Flic Story. He played alongside several actors, such as Jean-Paul Belmondo, Jean Gabin, Alain Delon, Pierre Richard, GĂ©rard Depardieu, and GĂ©rard Jugnot.
Barrier was married to the actress HélÚne 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.
Source: Article "Maurice Barrier" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA 3.0.
Known For
The Tall Blond Man with One Black Shoe
Chaperon, Toulouse agent
The ComDads
Raffart
The Fugitives
Superintendent Duroc
The Outsider
« Tonton »
The Return of Martin Guerre
Pierre Guerre
Two Men in Town
Investigating judge
Scout Toujours
Marek
And the Ship Sails On
Ziolev
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Ă la recherche de... Pierre Richard MOVIE | Self - Actor (archive footage) |
| 2008 | Marié(s) ou presque MOVIE | Charles |
| 2005 | Pierre Richard, l'art du déséquilibre MOVIE | Self |
| 2002 | La victoire des vaincus MOVIE | Le grand-pĂšre |
| 1999 | The Happiest Place on Earth MOVIE | Charrier |
| 1998 | Vivement dimanche TV | Self |
| 1998 | Louis la Brocante TV | Edgar de Bansac |
| 1996 | Les Allumettes suédoises TV | Bougras |
| 1994 | Un jour avant l'aube MOVIE | Self |
| 1993 | Louis, the Child King MOVIE | Guitaud |