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.
Awards & recognition
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame · 1960
- Special Tony Award · 1952
- Academy Honorary Award · 1942
- Donaldson Awards
- Knight of the Legion of Honour
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- Tony Award — Best Actor in a Play · 1963 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Actor · 1962 · nominated
- Golden Globe Award — Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama · 1952 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Actor · 1945 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Actor · 1939 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Actor · 1938 · nominated
Filmography35 titles
I Love Lucy
How to Steal a Million
The Earrings of Madame De...
Gaslight
The Madwoman of Chaillot
Is Paris Burning?
Cluny Brown
All This, and Heaven Too
Barefoot in the Park
What's My Line?
Love Affair
Death In Hollywood
Four Star Playhouse
The Ed Sullivan Show
Ingrid Bergman Remembered
Fanny
Around the World in 80 Days
Hold Back the Dawn
History Is Made at Night
Conquest
Red-Headed Woman
The Buccaneer
The Fighting Lady
The Constant Nymph
Algiers
The April Fools
The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse
The Parisian
The Cobweb
Thunder in the East
Lost Horizon
Confidential Agent
Casino Royale
A Matter of Time
Love is a Ball