Biography
Maurice Barrier (8 June 1932 – 12 April 2020) was a French actor and singer. Barrier was the son of a cabinetmaker, and had his first job working in his father's workshop. While in Rennes at age 28, he met several resident actors at the Théâtre National de Bretagne and made his stage debut in Caligula, written by Albert Camus. His first major role on television was in the film The Taking of Power by Louis XIV. His other major films included The Tall Blond Man with One Black Shoe, Two Men in Town, Black and White in Color, Coup de tête, and Flic Story. He played alongside several actors, such as Jean-Paul Belmondo, Jean Gabin, Alain Delon, Pierre Richard, Gérard Depardieu, and Gérard Jugnot. Barrier was married to the actress Hélène Manesse. The pair resided in Montréal, France from 1962 until Maurice's death on 12 April 2020 in Montbard at the age of 87 due to COVID-19. Source: Article "Maurice Barrier" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA 3.0.
Acted in 41
2000s
- 2008
Marié(s) ou presque
Charles
- 2002
La victoire des vaincus
Le grand-père
1990s
- 1999
The Happiest Place on Earth
Charrier
- 1998
Louis la Brocante
Edgar de Bansac · 1 episode
- 1996
Les Allumettes suédoises
Bougras · 3 episodes
- 1994
Un jour avant l'aube
Movie
- 1993
Louis, the Child King
Guitaud
Goupi-Mains rouges
Mains rouges
Catherine Courage
Magenta · 2 episodes
1980s
- 1989
Rouget le braconnier
le gendarme Javelle
David Lansky
Angelo Sébastiani · 4 episodes
Rally
Diego · 4 episodes
- 1988
La Valise en carton
Alfredo · 6 episodes
- 1987
Charlie Dingo
Chinaski
- 1986
The Way Out
Smuggler
- 1985
Scout Toujours
Marek
He Died with His Eyes Open
Arthur Chalon
The Specialists
Kovacs
One Woman or Two
Le maire
- 1984
Des grives aux loups
Jean-Édouard Vialhe · 6 episodes
- 1983
And the Ship Sails On
Ziolev
- 1982
The Return of Martin Guerre
Pierre Guerre
- 1980
Les Chevaux du soleil
Antoine Bouychou · 12 episodes
Le Grand Fossé
Movie
1970s
- 1979
Le Cadran Solaire
Movie
Hothead
Berri, boss of the 'Penalty'
- 1977
- 1976
- 1975
Paul Gauguin
Gauguin · 7 episodes
- 1973
Hail the Artist
René, un acteur
- 1972
- 1971
Raphael or the Debauched One
Lasalle
- 1970
1960s
- 1966
The Taking of Power by Louis XIV
D'Artagnan
Appearances6
2010s
- 2017
À la recherche de... Pierre Richard
Self - Actor (archive footage)
2000s
- 2005
Pierre Richard, l'art du déséquilibre
Self
1990s
- 1998
1980s
- 1982
1970s
- 1973
The Edifying and Joyous Story of Colinot
Host
No release date
La naissance du Grand Blond
Self