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Paul Meurisse

Dec 21, 1912 - Jan 19, 1979 (66 years old) in Dunkerque, Nord, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France

Paul Meurisse (21 December 1912, Dunkirk – 19 January 1979, Neuilly-sur-Seine) was a French actor who appeared in over 60 films and many stage productions. Meurisse was noted for the elegance of his acting style, and for his versatility. He was equally able to play comedic and serious dramatic roles. His screen appearances ranged from the droll and drily humorous to the menacing and disturbing. His most celebrated role was that of the sadistic and vindictive headmaster in the 1955 film Les Diaboliques.

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Known For

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Diabolique
Michel Delassalle
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Love and the Frenchwoman
Jean-Claude Perret, publicitaire et mari cocu (segment "L'Adultère")
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Army of Shadows
Luc Jardie
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Crooks in Clover
commandant Théobald Dromard, dit « Le Monocle »
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The Truth
Maître Éparvier
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Le Deuxième Souffle
Commissioner Blot
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The Suspects
Laurent Kirchner
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Marie-Octobre
François Renaud-Picart
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The Gypsy
Yan Kuq
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Head Against the Wall
Dr. Emery

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