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Charles Boyer

Born 1899-08-28

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.

Known for

Gaslight 1944 · 7.8 Casino Royale 1967 · 5.0 How to Steal a Million 1966 · 7.5 Around the World in 80 Days 1956 · 6.7 Barefoot in the Park 1967 · 7.0 The Earrings of Madame De... 1953 · 7.9 All This, and Heaven Too 1940 · 7.4 Is Paris Burning? 1966 · 6.8 Red-Headed Woman 1932 · 7.0 Lost Horizon 1973 · 5.2 The Buccaneer 1958 · 6.4 Stavisky 1974 · 6.5 The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse 1962 · 6.5 The Cobweb 1955 · 6.3 The Garden of Allah 1936 · 5.8 The April Fools 1969 · 6.1 The Constant Nymph 1943 · 6.7 The Battle of the Rails 1946 · 7.0 Flesh and Fantasy 1943 · 6.9 A Woman's Vengeance 1948 · 6.9 When Tomorrow Comes 1939 · 6.7 Back Street 1941 · 6.7 Love Is a Ball 1963 · 6.0 The Fighting Lady 1944 · 7.1 Thunder in the East 1952 · 6.3