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Charles Boyer
Actor 1899 - 1978

Charles Boyer

Figeac, Lot, Midi-Pyrénées, France

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... Read full bio →

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Full Name

Charles Boyer

Known For

Acting

Birthday

August 28th, 1899 00:00

Place of Birth

Figeac, Lot, Midi-Pyrénées, France

Died

August 26th, 1978 00:00 (aged 78)

TMDB ID

29519

IMDb ID

nm0000964

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.