Portrait of Francis Blanche

Francis Blanche

Bio: François Jean Blanche, known as "Francis Blanche" (20 July 1921 – 6 July 1974) was a French actor, singer, humorist and author. He was a very popular figure on stage, radio and in films, during the 1950s and 1960s
Born: Wed, Jul 20 1921
Birthplace: Paris, France

Death: Sat, Jul 06 1974
Francis Blanche is 52 years old
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Poster of Les 100 vies de Francis Blanche
Les 100 vies de Francis Blanche
Francis Blanche would have been no older than
52 in Les 100 vies de Francis Blanche
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sat, Mar 19 2022
Poster of Pierre Dac et Francis Blanche : Le Meilleur du Parti d'en Rire
Pierre Dac et Francis Blanche : Le Meilleur du Parti d'en Rire
Francis Blanche would have been no older than
52 in Pierre Dac et Francis Blanche : Le Meilleur du Parti d'en Rire
as 'Lui-même'.
Tue, Dec 01 2020
Poster of Comiques de toujours (Vol. 1 à 4)
Comiques de toujours (Vol. 1 à 4)
Francis Blanche would have been no older than
52 in Comiques de toujours (Vol. 1 à 4)
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Tue, Oct 13 2009
Poster of A Whale That Had a Toothache
A Whale That Had a Toothache
Francis Blanche would have been no older than
52 in A Whale That Had a Toothache
as 'Francis'.
Tue, Apr 15 1975
Poster of No Pockets in a Shroud
No Pockets in a Shroud
Francis Blanche would have been no older than
52 in No Pockets in a Shroud
as 'Nathaël Grissom'.
Fri, Oct 25 1974
Poster of Say it with Flowers
Say it with Flowers
Francis Blanche would have been no older than
52 in Say it with Flowers
Wed, Sep 04 1974
Poster of OK Patron
OK Patron
Francis Blanche was
52 in OK Patron
as 'Victor Hutin, le père de Sophie'.
Sat, Jun 01 1974
Poster of Par le sang des autres
Par le sang des autres
Francis Blanche was
52 in Par le sang des autres
as 'Le médecin'.
Thu, Mar 07 1974
Poster of La Dernière Bourrée à Paris
La Dernière Bourrée à Paris
Francis Blanche was
52 in La Dernière Bourrée à Paris
as 'Gaston Payrac'.
Wed, Oct 31 1973
Poster of Le Solitaire
Le Solitaire
Francis Blanche was
52 in Le Solitaire
as 'Norbert'.
Wed, Oct 24 1973
Poster of The Edifying and Joyous Story of Colinot
The Edifying and Joyous Story of Colinot
Francis Blanche was
52 in The Edifying and Joyous Story of Colinot
as 'Le vagabond'.
Wed, Oct 24 1973
Poster of Racconti romani di una ex-novizia
Racconti romani di una ex-novizia
Francis Blanche was
52 in Racconti romani di una ex-novizia
as 'Pietro l'Aretino'.
Fri, Sep 21 1973
Poster of I. You. They.
I. You. They.
Francis Blanche was
51 in I. You. They.
as 'Darbon, le galeriste'.
Thu, Jun 28 1973
Poster of I've Had It
I've Had It
Francis Blanche was
51 in I've Had It
as 'Mr. de Chatiez'.
Fri, Feb 23 1973
Poster of The Terror with Cross-Eyes
The Terror with Cross-Eyes
Francis Blanche was
51 in The Terror with Cross-Eyes
as 'Commissioner Pigna'.
Sat, Sep 02 1972
Poster of The Eroticist
The Eroticist
Francis Blanche was
50 in The Eroticist
as 'padre Scirer'.
Thu, Mar 16 1972
Poster of Scandal Man
Scandal Man
Francis Blanche was
50 in Scandal Man
Mon, Feb 14 1972
Poster of Are You Engaged to a Greek Sailor or an Airline Pilot?
Are You Engaged to a Greek Sailor or an Airline Pilot?
Francis Blanche was
50 in Are You Engaged to a Greek Sailor or an Airline Pilot?
as 'Maurice Gombaud'.
Thu, Nov 11 1971
Poster of La Grande Maffia
La Grande Maffia
Francis Blanche was
50 in La Grande Maffia
as 'Modeste Miette'.
Fri, Sep 17 1971
Poster of Il furto è l'anima del commercio!?...
Il furto è l'anima del commercio!?...
Francis Blanche was
49 in Il furto è l'anima del commercio!?...
as 'Sigfrid'.
Fri, Jul 09 1971
Poster of Qu'est-ce qui fait courir les crocodiles ?
Qu'est-ce qui fait courir les crocodiles ?
Francis Blanche was
49 in Qu'est-ce qui fait courir les crocodiles ?
as 'Hector Grogenol'.
Fri, May 21 1971
Poster of Les jambes en l'air
Les jambes en l'air
Francis Blanche was
49 in Les jambes en l'air
as 'Hugon'.
Thu, May 13 1971
Poster of The Great Java
The Great Java
Francis Blanche was
49 in The Great Java
as 'Auguste Kougloff / Augustin Colombani'.
Wed, Jan 13 1971
Poster of Alice au pays des merveilles
Alice au pays des merveilles
Francis Blanche was
49 in Alice au pays des merveilles
as 'Le roi de coeur'.
Tue, Dec 22 1970
Poster of Ces messieurs de la gâchette
Ces messieurs de la gâchette
Francis Blanche was
48 in Ces messieurs de la gâchette
as 'Marco Lombardi'.
Wed, Apr 08 1970
Poster of Adieu Berthe
Adieu Berthe
Francis Blanche was
48 in Adieu Berthe
as 'Léo Bertold'.
Sat, Mar 21 1970
Poster of The Stud
The Stud
Francis Blanche was
48 in The Stud
as 'le percepteur Dupuis'.
Fri, Feb 13 1970
Poster of Poussez pas grand-père dans les cactus
Poussez pas grand-père dans les cactus
Francis Blanche was
48 in Poussez pas grand-père dans les cactus
as 'Alphonse Ramier / Al Gregor'.
Wed, Nov 05 1969
Poster of Un merveilleux parfum d'oseille
Un merveilleux parfum d'oseille
Francis Blanche was
48 in Un merveilleux parfum d'oseille
as 'Loïc de Kerfuntel'.
Thu, Aug 14 1969
Poster of Aux frais de la princesse
Aux frais de la princesse
Francis Blanche was
47 in Aux frais de la princesse
Fri, Jul 04 1969
Poster of Erotissimo
Erotissimo
Francis Blanche was
47 in Erotissimo
as 'Le polyvalent'.
Sat, Jun 07 1969
Poster of Le bourgeois gentil mec
Le bourgeois gentil mec
Francis Blanche was
47 in Le bourgeois gentil mec
as 'Spinosa'.
Wed, May 21 1969
Poster of Les gros malins
Les gros malins
Francis Blanche was
47 in Les gros malins
as 'Francis Bertolde dit 'Le book''.
Tue, May 13 1969
Poster of Faites donc plaisir aux amis
Faites donc plaisir aux amis
Francis Blanche was
47 in Faites donc plaisir aux amis
as 'Maximiliano'.
Wed, Feb 05 1969
Poster of The Big Wash
The Big Wash
Francis Blanche was
47 in The Big Wash
as 'Le docteur Loupioc'.
Tue, Nov 12 1968
Poster of Salut Berthe !
Salut Berthe !
Francis Blanche was
47 in Salut Berthe !
as 'Le passant à la pipe (uncredited)'.
Tue, Aug 20 1968
Poster of Rita the Field Marshal
Rita the Field Marshal
Francis Blanche was
46 in Rita the Field Marshal
as 'Captain Hans Vogel'.
Thu, Dec 21 1967
Poster of Du mou dans la gâchette
Du mou dans la gâchette
Francis Blanche was
46 in Du mou dans la gâchette
as 'La Prudence'.
Wed, Aug 30 1967
Poster of The Great Gadget
The Great Gadget
Francis Blanche was
45 in The Great Gadget
as 'Copec'.
Wed, Jun 21 1967
Poster of Belle de Jour
Belle de Jour
Francis Blanche was
45 in Belle de Jour
as 'Monsieur Adolphe'.
Wed, May 24 1967
Poster of Le canard en fer blanc
Le canard en fer blanc
Francis Blanche was
45 in Le canard en fer blanc
as 'Le docteur Grego'.
Sat, Apr 22 1967
Poster of The Oldest Profession
The Oldest Profession
Francis Blanche was
45 in The Oldest Profession
as 'The Doctor (segment "Aujourd'hui")'.
Fri, Apr 07 1967
Poster of Deux Romains en Gaule
Deux Romains en Gaule
Francis Blanche was
45 in Deux Romains en Gaule
as 'Le druide inventeur de la potion d'invisibilité'.
Sat, Feb 25 1967
Poster of Les Compagnons de la marguerite
Les Compagnons de la marguerite
Francis Blanche was
45 in Les Compagnons de la marguerite
as 'L'inspecteur Maurice Leloup'.
Fri, Jan 20 1967
Poster of The Big Grasshopper
The Big Grasshopper
Francis Blanche was
45 in The Big Grasshopper
as 'Gédéon'.
Wed, Jan 11 1967
Poster of The Men in the Family
The Men in the Family
Francis Blanche was
45 in The Men in the Family
as 'Strumberger'.
Sun, Jan 01 1967
Poster of Les enquiquineurs
Les enquiquineurs
Francis Blanche was
45 in Les enquiquineurs
as 'Monsieur Achille Eloy'.
Wed, Nov 09 1966
Poster of Les malabars sont au parfum
Les malabars sont au parfum
Francis Blanche was
44 in Les malabars sont au parfum
as 'Ivanov'.
Wed, Feb 02 1966
Poster of The Sleeping Sentinel
The Sleeping Sentinel
Francis Blanche was
44 in The Sleeping Sentinel
as 'Constant'.
Fri, Jan 21 1966
Poster of Under Your Hat
Under Your Hat
Francis Blanche was
44 in Under Your Hat
as 'Mario l'enchanteur'.
Fri, Sep 03 1965
Poster of Pas de caviar pour tante Olga
Pas de caviar pour tante Olga
Francis Blanche was
44 in Pas de caviar pour tante Olga
Fri, Aug 13 1965
Poster of The Real Bargain
The Real Bargain
Francis Blanche was
43 in The Real Bargain
Tue, Mar 09 1965
Poster of Les baratineurs
Les baratineurs
Francis Blanche was
43 in Les baratineurs
as 'Louis Dujardin'.
Mon, Feb 01 1965
Poster of Les Gorilles
Les Gorilles
Francis Blanche was
43 in Les Gorilles
as 'Félix'.
Wed, Dec 23 1964
Poster of The Great Spy Chase
The Great Spy Chase
Francis Blanche was
43 in The Great Spy Chase
as 'Boris Vassiliev'.
Thu, Dec 10 1964
Poster of Chance at Love
Chance at Love
Francis Blanche was
43 in Chance at Love
as 'L'adjudant (segment "Chance du guerrier, La")'.
Fri, Oct 30 1964
Poster of The Big Scare
The Big Scare
Francis Blanche was
43 in The Big Scare
Wed, Oct 28 1964
Poster of Les pieds nickelés
Les pieds nickelés
Francis Blanche was
43 in Les pieds nickelés
as 'Commissaire Lenoir'.
Wed, Sep 30 1964
Poster of Male Hunt
Male Hunt
Francis Blanche was
43 in Male Hunt
as 'Nino Papatakis'.
Fri, Sep 18 1964
Poster of Champagne for Savages
Champagne for Savages
Francis Blanche was
43 in Champagne for Savages
as 'Francis'.
Wed, Aug 26 1964
Poster of The World's Most Beautiful Swindlers
The World's Most Beautiful Swindlers
Francis Blanche was
43 in The World's Most Beautiful Swindlers
as 'Mr. Humlaupt (segment "L'Homme qui vendit la tour Eiffel")'.
Fri, Aug 14 1964
Poster of Clémentine chérie
Clémentine chérie
Francis Blanche was
43 in Clémentine chérie
as 'l'importun à la cérémonie des Miss (non crédité)'.
Mon, Aug 03 1964
Poster of Requiem pour un caïd
Requiem pour un caïd
Francis Blanche was
43 in Requiem pour un caïd
as 'Emile'.
Sat, Jul 25 1964
Poster of Jaloux comme un tigre
Jaloux comme un tigre
Francis Blanche was
42 in Jaloux comme un tigre
as 'le chauffeur'.
Tue, Jun 16 1964
Poster of Dandelions by the Roots
Dandelions by the Roots
Francis Blanche was
42 in Dandelions by the Roots
as 'Absalon'.
Wed, May 06 1964
Poster of Actualités télérévisées
Actualités télérévisées
Francis Blanche was
42 in Actualités télérévisées
as 'Presenter'.
Wed, Apr 01 1964
Poster of The Black Tulip
The Black Tulip
Francis Blanche was
42 in The Black Tulip
as 'Plantin'.
Fri, Feb 28 1964
Poster of Les gros bras
Les gros bras
Francis Blanche was
42 in Les gros bras
as 'Mr Pédro Andromèze'.
Tue, Dec 31 1963
Poster of Crooks in Clover
Crooks in Clover
Francis Blanche was
42 in Crooks in Clover
as 'Maître Folace'.
Wed, Nov 27 1963
Poster of Sweet and Sour
Sweet and Sour
Francis Blanche was
42 in Sweet and Sour
as 'Franz'.
Wed, Sep 04 1963
Poster of Thank Heaven for Small Favors
Thank Heaven for Small Favors
Francis Blanche was
42 in Thank Heaven for Small Favors
as 'Chief Insp. Cucherat'.
Wed, Aug 28 1963
Poster of The Virgins
The Virgins
Francis Blanche was
41 in The Virgins
as 'M. de Brétevielle'.
Wed, May 22 1963
Poster of People in Luck
People in Luck
Francis Blanche was
41 in People in Luck
as 'M. Bricheton (« Le Repas gastronomique »)'.
Fri, Apr 26 1963
Poster of The Abominable Man of Customs
The Abominable Man of Customs
Francis Blanche was
41 in The Abominable Man of Customs
as 'Arnakos'.
Fri, Mar 01 1963
Poster of Who Stole the Body?
Who Stole the Body?
Francis Blanche was
41 in Who Stole the Body?
as 'Édouard'.
Fri, Feb 01 1963
Poster of Tartarin de Tarascon
Tartarin de Tarascon
Francis Blanche was
41 in Tartarin de Tarascon
as 'Antoine Tartarin'.
Thu, Nov 22 1962
Poster of The Hideout
The Hideout
Francis Blanche was
41 in The Hideout
as 'Edouard'.
Fri, Sep 21 1962
Poster of Snobs!
Snobs!
Francis Blanche was
41 in Snobs!
as 'Morloch'.
Wed, Sep 05 1962
Poster of Accroche-toi, y'a du vent!
Accroche-toi, y'a du vent!
Francis Blanche was
40 in Accroche-toi, y'a du vent!
Fri, Apr 20 1962
Poster of The Seventh Juror
The Seventh Juror
Francis Blanche was
40 in The Seventh Juror
as 'Le procureur général'.
Wed, Apr 18 1962
Poster of The Vendetta
The Vendetta
Francis Blanche was
40 in The Vendetta
as 'Bartoli'.
Tue, Apr 17 1962
Poster of Hitch-Hike
Hitch-Hike
Francis Blanche was
40 in Hitch-Hike
as 'le douanier belge'.
Fri, Mar 16 1962
Poster of Operation Gold Ingot
Operation Gold Ingot
Francis Blanche was
40 in Operation Gold Ingot
as 'Fellous'.
Tue, Mar 13 1962
Poster of Romulus and the Sabines
Romulus and the Sabines
Francis Blanche was
40 in Romulus and the Sabines
as 'Mezio'.
Wed, Nov 15 1961
Poster of The Girl of a Thousand Months
The Girl of a Thousand Months
Francis Blanche was
40 in The Girl of a Thousand Months
as 'Commendator Borgioli'.
Sun, Nov 05 1961
Poster of House of Sin
House of Sin
Francis Blanche was
40 in House of Sin
as 'Blanchin'.
Wed, Oct 25 1961
Poster of Les livreurs
Les livreurs
Francis Blanche was
40 in Les livreurs
as 'Félix'.
Mon, Jul 24 1961
Poster of Long Live Henry IV... Long Live Love!
Long Live Henry IV... Long Live Love!
Francis Blanche was
39 in Long Live Henry IV... Long Live Love!
as 'Le prieur'.
Tue, Apr 04 1961
Poster of The Bear
The Bear
Francis Blanche was
39 in The Bear
as 'Chappuis'.
Wed, Dec 14 1960
Poster of Little Girls and High Finance
Little Girls and High Finance
Francis Blanche was
39 in Little Girls and High Finance
Sun, Oct 30 1960
Poster of Le Olimpiadi dei mariti
Le Olimpiadi dei mariti
Francis Blanche was
39 in Le Olimpiadi dei mariti
Thu, Oct 27 1960
Poster of We Like It Cold
We Like It Cold
Francis Blanche was
39 in We Like It Cold
as 'von Krussendorf'.
Tue, Sep 20 1960
Poster of Love and the Frenchwoman
Love and the Frenchwoman
Francis Blanche was
39 in Love and the Frenchwoman
as 'Me Marcerou, avocat et ami du couple (Le Divorce)'.
Fri, Sep 16 1960
Poster of Le pillole di Ercole
Le pillole di Ercole
Francis Blanche was
39 in Le pillole di Ercole
as 'Augusto'.
Sat, Sep 10 1960
Poster of Easy Come Easy Go
Easy Come Easy Go
Francis Blanche was
38 in Easy Come Easy Go
as 'Félix'.
Thu, May 26 1960
Poster of Long Live the Duke!
Long Live the Duke!
Francis Blanche was
38 in Long Live the Duke!
Mon, Mar 14 1960
Poster of Some Like It... Cold
Some Like It... Cold
Francis Blanche was
38 in Some Like It... Cold
as 'William, Foster Valmorin, l'américain'.
Wed, Feb 17 1960
Poster of Match contre la mort
Match contre la mort
Francis Blanche was
38 in Match contre la mort
Wed, Dec 02 1959
Poster of The Green Mare
The Green Mare
Francis Blanche was
38 in The Green Mare
as 'Ferdinand Haudouin'.
Thu, Oct 29 1959
Poster of Babette Goes to War
Babette Goes to War
Francis Blanche was
38 in Babette Goes to War
as 'Schulz'.
Fri, Sep 18 1959
Poster of Too Late to Love
Too Late to Love
Francis Blanche was
37 in Too Late to Love
as 'Camille, le patron du bistrot'.
Tue, May 05 1959
Poster of The Indestructible
The Indestructible
Francis Blanche was
37 in The Indestructible
Wed, Apr 29 1959
Poster of The Motorcycle Cops
The Motorcycle Cops
Francis Blanche was
37 in The Motorcycle Cops
as 'His Excellency Curacagua'.
Wed, Mar 18 1959
Poster of Toto in Paris
Toto in Paris
Francis Blanche was
37 in Toto in Paris
as 'Il maggiordomo (uncredited)'.
Thu, Oct 23 1958
Poster of The Little Professor
The Little Professor
Francis Blanche was
37 in The Little Professor
as 'Le surveillant général'.
Fri, Sep 26 1958
Poster of A Dog, A Mouse and a Sputnik
A Dog, A Mouse and a Sputnik
Francis Blanche was
37 in A Dog, A Mouse and a Sputnik
Tue, Sep 09 1958
Poster of Anyone Can Kill Me
Anyone Can Kill Me
Francis Blanche was
36 in Anyone Can Kill Me
as 'La Bonbonne'.
Fri, Dec 06 1957
Poster of La Polka des menottes
La Polka des menottes
Francis Blanche was
36 in La Polka des menottes
as 'un voisin'.
Wed, Sep 04 1957
Poster of Honoré de Marseille
Honoré de Marseille
Francis Blanche was
35 in Honoré de Marseille
as 'Pasquale Marchetti'.
Wed, Dec 12 1956
Poster of Life is beautiful
Life is beautiful
Francis Blanche was
35 in Life is beautiful
as 'un voisin'.
Fri, Oct 05 1956
Poster of Peek-a-boo
Peek-a-boo
Francis Blanche was
33 in Peek-a-boo
as 'Garibaldo Trouchet, le ténor / Un musicien'.
Fri, Oct 15 1954
Poster of Trust Me!
Trust Me!
Francis Blanche was
32 in Trust Me!
as 'Nicolas'.
Mon, May 17 1954
Poster of Midnight... Quai de Bercy
Midnight... Quai de Bercy
Francis Blanche was
31 in Midnight... Quai de Bercy
as 'M. Boulay, l'épicier libidineux'.
Thu, May 21 1953
Poster of Good Enough to Eat
Good Enough to Eat
Francis Blanche was
29 in Good Enough to Eat
as 'Gilles'.
Fri, Jun 08 1951
Poster of Ils ont vingt ans
Ils ont vingt ans
Francis Blanche was
29 in Ils ont vingt ans
as 'Michel Barbarin'.
Fri, Dec 15 1950
Poster of The Sad Sack
The Sad Sack
Francis Blanche was
29 in The Sad Sack
as 'Jean du Bois d'Ombelles'.
Fri, Nov 10 1950
Poster of The Killer is Listening
The Killer is Listening
Francis Blanche was
26 in The Killer is Listening
as 'Self'.
Thu, Jan 01 1948
Poster of Frédérica
Frédérica
Francis Blanche was
21 in Frédérica
as 'Ami de Gilbert'.
Wed, Nov 18 1942

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Midi trente
Midi trente
Francis Blanche was
50+ in Midi trente
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Mar 06 1972
Poster of Samedi soir
Samedi soir
Francis Blanche was
49+ in Samedi soir
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jan 09 1971
Poster of À bout portant
À bout portant
Francis Blanche was
47+ in À bout portant
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Dec 16 1968
Poster of Le bonheur conjugal
Le bonheur conjugal
Francis Blanche was
43+ in Le bonheur conjugal
as 'Le patron du restaurant'.
First Air Date
Thu, Mar 04 1965
Poster of Discorama
Discorama
Francis Blanche was
37+ in Discorama
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Wed, Feb 04 1959
Poster of Cinépanorama
Cinépanorama
Francis Blanche was
34+ in Cinépanorama
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sat, Feb 04 1956