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)'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 04 1974
Poster of OK Patron
OK Patron
Francis Blanche was 52 in OK Patron as 'Victor Hutin, Sophie's father'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 31 1973
Poster of Le Solitaire
Le Solitaire
Francis Blanche was 52 in Le Solitaire as 'Norbert'.
Movie Released: 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 'Wanderer'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 21 1973
Poster of I. You. They.
I. You. They.
Francis Blanche was 51 in I. You. They. as 'Darbon, le galeriste'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 02 1972
Poster of The Eroticist
The Eroticist
Francis Blanche was 50 in The Eroticist as 'padre Scirer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 16 1972
Poster of Scandal Man
Scandal Man
Francis Blanche was 50 in Scandal Man
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 14 1972
Poster of La Grande Maffia
La Grande Maffia
Francis Blanche was 50 in La Grande Maffia as 'Modeste Miette'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 13 1971
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 49 in Are You Engaged to a Greek Sailor or an Airline Pilot? as 'Maurice Gombaud'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 15 1971
Poster of The Great Java
The Great Java
Francis Blanche was 49 in The Great Java as 'Auguste Kougloff / Augustin Colombani'.
Movie Released: 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 'King of hearts'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 08 1970
Poster of Adieu Berthe
Adieu Berthe
Francis Blanche was 48 in Adieu Berthe as 'Léo Bertold'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 21 1970
Poster of The Stud
The Stud
Francis Blanche was 48 in The Stud as 'Tax collector Dupuis'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 04 1969
Poster of Erotissimo
Erotissimo
Francis Blanche was 47 in Erotissimo as 'Le polyvalent'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 21 1969
Poster of Les gros malins
Les gros malins
Francis Blanche was 47 in Les gros malins as 'Francis Bertolde aka 'Le book''.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 05 1969
Poster of The Big Wash
The Big Wash
Francis Blanche was 47 in The Big Wash as 'Doctor Loupioc'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 12 1968
Poster of Salut Berthe !
Salut Berthe !
Francis Blanche was 47 in Salut Berthe ! as 'Passerby with the pipe (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 30 1967
Poster of The Great Gadget
The Great Gadget
Francis Blanche was 45 in The Great Gadget as 'Copec'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 21 1967
Poster of Belle de Jour
Belle de Jour
Francis Blanche was 45 in Belle de Jour as 'Monsieur Adolphe'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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")'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 20 1967
Poster of The Big Grasshopper
The Big Grasshopper
Francis Blanche was 45 in The Big Grasshopper as 'Gédéon'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1967
Poster of Les enquiquineurs
Les enquiquineurs
Francis Blanche was 45 in Les enquiquineurs as 'Monsieur Achille Eloy'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 02 1966
Poster of The Sleeping Sentinel
The Sleeping Sentinel
Francis Blanche was 44 in The Sleeping Sentinel as 'Constant'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 21 1966
Poster of Under Your Hat
Under Your Hat
Francis Blanche was 44 in Under Your Hat as 'Mario l'enchanteur'.
Movie Released: 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
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 13 1965
Poster of The Real Bargain
The Real Bargain
Francis Blanche was 43 in The Real Bargain as 'Paul Souflé'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 09 1965
Poster of Les baratineurs
Les baratineurs
Francis Blanche was 43 in Les baratineurs as 'Louis Dujardin'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 01 1965
Poster of Les Gorilles
Les Gorilles
Francis Blanche was 43 in Les Gorilles as 'Félix'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 10 1964
Poster of Chance at Love
Chance at Love
Francis Blanche was 43 in Chance at Love as 'Adjutant (segment "Chance du guerrier, La")'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 30 1964
Poster of The Big Scare
The Big Scare
Francis Blanche was 43 in The Big Scare
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 28 1964
Poster of Les pieds nickelés
Les pieds nickelés
Francis Blanche was 43 in Les pieds nickelés as 'Commissaire Lenoir'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 30 1964
Poster of Male Hunt
Male Hunt
Francis Blanche was 43 in Male Hunt as 'Nino Papatakis'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 18 1964
Poster of Champagne for Savages
Champagne for Savages
Francis Blanche was 43 in Champagne for Savages as 'Francis'.
Movie Released: 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")'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 06 1964
Poster of Actualités télérévisées
Actualités télérévisées
Francis Blanche was 42 in Actualités télérévisées as 'Presenter'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 01 1964
Poster of The Black Tulip
The Black Tulip
Francis Blanche was 42 in The Black Tulip as 'Plantin'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 28 1964
Poster of Les gros bras
Les gros bras
Francis Blanche was 42 in Les gros bras as 'Mr. Pédro Andromèze'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 31 1963
Poster of Crooks in Clover
Crooks in Clover
Francis Blanche was 42 in Crooks in Clover as 'Maître Folace'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 27 1963
Poster of Sweet and Sour
Sweet and Sour
Francis Blanche was 42 in Sweet and Sour as 'Franz'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 28 1963
Poster of The Virgins
The Virgins
Francis Blanche was 41 in The Virgins as 'M. de Brétevielle'.
Movie Released: 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 »)'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 01 1963
Poster of Tartarin de Tarascon
Tartarin de Tarascon
Francis Blanche was 41 in Tartarin de Tarascon as 'Antoine Tartarin'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 22 1962
Poster of The Hideout
The Hideout
Francis Blanche was 41 in The Hideout as 'Edouard'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 21 1962
Poster of Snobs!
Snobs!
Francis Blanche was 41 in Snobs! as 'Morloch'.
Movie Released: 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!
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 20 1962
Poster of The Seventh Juror
The Seventh Juror
Francis Blanche was 40 in The Seventh Juror as 'Attorney General'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 18 1962
Poster of The Vendetta
The Vendetta
Francis Blanche was 40 in The Vendetta as 'Bartoli'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 17 1962
Poster of Hitch-Hike
Hitch-Hike
Francis Blanche was 40 in Hitch-Hike as 'le douanier belge'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 16 1962
Poster of Operation Gold Ingot
Operation Gold Ingot
Francis Blanche was 40 in Operation Gold Ingot as 'Fellous'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 05 1961
Poster of House of Sin
House of Sin
Francis Blanche was 40 in House of Sin as 'Blanchin'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 25 1961
Poster of Les Livreurs
Les Livreurs
Francis Blanche was 40 in Les Livreurs as 'Félix'.
Movie Released: 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 'Prior'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 04 1961
Poster of The Bear
The Bear
Francis Blanche was 39 in The Bear as 'Chappuis'.
Movie Released: 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
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 30 1960
Poster of Le Olimpiadi dei mariti
Le Olimpiadi dei mariti
Francis Blanche was 39 in Le Olimpiadi dei mariti
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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 (segment "Le Divorce")'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 26 1960
Poster of Long Live the Duke!
Long Live the Duke!
Francis Blanche was 38 in Long Live the Duke!
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 17 1960
Poster of Match contre la mort
Match contre la mort
Francis Blanche was 38 in Match contre la mort
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 02 1959
Poster of The Green Mare
The Green Mare
Francis Blanche was 38 in The Green Mare as 'Ferdinand Haudouin'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 05 1959
Poster of The Indestructible
The Indestructible
Francis Blanche was 37 in The Indestructible
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 29 1959
Poster of The Motorcycle Cops
The Motorcycle Cops
Francis Blanche was 37 in The Motorcycle Cops as 'His Excellency Curacagua'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 18 1959
Poster of Toto in Paris
Toto in Paris
Francis Blanche was 37 in Toto in Paris as 'Il maggiordomo (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 23 1958
Poster of The Little Professor
The Little Professor
Francis Blanche was 37 in The Little Professor as 'General overseer'.
Movie Released: 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 as 'Chazot'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 04 1957
Poster of Honoré de Marseille
Honoré de Marseille
Francis Blanche was 35 in Honoré de Marseille as 'Pasquale Marchetti'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 12 1956
Poster of Life is beautiful
Life is beautiful
Francis Blanche was 35 in Life is beautiful as 'un voisin'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 15 1954
Poster of Trust Me!
Trust Me!
Francis Blanche was 32 in Trust Me! as 'Nicolas'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1948
Poster of Frédérica
Frédérica
Francis Blanche was 21 in Frédérica as 'Ami de Gilbert'.
Movie Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Mar 06 1972
Poster of Samedi soir
Samedi soir
Francis Blanche was 49+ in Samedi soir as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 04 1965
Poster of Discorama
Discorama
Francis Blanche was 37+ in Discorama as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Feb 04 1959
Poster of Cinépanorama
Cinépanorama
Francis Blanche was 34+ in Cinépanorama as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Feb 04 1956