Louis Navarre

Actor

Louis Navarre

Born November 20, 1936 in Lyon, Rhône, France32 films

Louis Navarre is a French actor whose career developed in both film and television from the late 1960s onward. Trained in theatre, he quickly established himself as a reliable character actor, valued for the precision of his performance and his ability to adapt to a wide range of settings. In cinema, he worked with several major French directors, appearing in productions that have since become emblematic. His filmography reflects a consistent presence in both popular films and more auteur‑driven works, where he provided a discreet yet essential contribution.

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In parallel, Louis Navarre took part in numerous television dramas, particularly in police and historical series. He notably appeared in Schulmeister, l’espion de l’empereur, where he played a supporting role, demonstrating his versatility and ease in period productions. As a character actor, Louis Navarre distinguished himself through a steady and enduring career, marked by constant professionalism and a presence that strengthened the credibility of the projects in which he appeared

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Cyrano de Bergerac posterFirst watchCyrano de Bergerac19907.3as The BoreA supporting role in one of the best-rated films of their career.Famed swordsman and poet Cyrano de Bergerac is in love with his cousin Roxane. He has never expressed his love for her as he his large nose undermines his self-confidence.View film

Essential films

Ranked by role, acclaim and reach
La Grande Bouffe poster7.1La Grande Bouffe1973The Magnificent One poster7.0The Magnificent One1973I... for Icarus poster7.6I... for Icarus1979The Return of the Tall Blond Man with One Black Shoe poster6.6The Return of the Tall Blond Man with One Black Shoe1974Too Shy to Try poster6.4Too Shy to Try1978The Wild Goose Chase poster6.1The Wild Goose Chase1975It's Not Me, It's Him poster5.4It's Not Me, It's Him1980

Filmography

32 films as actor
  1. 2003Les filles, personne s'en méfieDriver
  2. 1997SidecarLe proviseur
  3. 1990Cyrano de BergeracThe Bore
  4. 1988The Kiss of the Tiger
  5. 1984Night PatrolBruno Lahire
  6. 1982Shot PatternMarco
  7. 1982Elle voit des nains partout !L'évêque
  8. 1982Te marre pas... c'est pour rire !
  9. 1980Voulez-vous un bébé Nobel ?Le donneur
  10. 1980It's Not Me, It's HimThird producer
  11. 1979I... for IcarusMaître Keller
  12. 1979Martin and LeaWolf
  13. 1978Too Shy to TryLe chef de rayon
  14. 1978Attention, the Kids Are WatchingFather
  15. 1978L'Exercice du pouvoirGeneral Morteron
  16. 1977As Easy as PieMarion
  17. 1976Gloria Mundi
  18. 1975The Pink TelephoneLe serveur à la bouteille de Champagne, au restaurant
  19. 1975The Wild Goose ChaseUn représentant
  20. 1975It's Tough for EverybodyLucas
  21. 1974Impossible Is Not FrenchUn client au bar du « Chasse de la Roche Couloir » à Choigny
  22. 1974The Marvelous VisitAlphonse, photographer
  23. 1974The Return of the Tall Blond Man with One Black Shoe
  24. 1974Le Permis de conduire
  25. 1974Loving in the RainMaitre d'hotel
  26. 1974Ursule and Grelu
  27. 1973The Magnificent OneThe Romanian Interpreter who speaks Serbian (uncredited)
  28. 1973La Grande BouffeBraguti
  29. 1972Scoundrel in WhiteUn prétendant de Martine (non crédité)
  30. 1972Dear LouiseLucien Pulpon
  31. 1972FranzArmand
  32. 1969The Sexy DozenDr. Lardier