Actor
André Penvern
André Penvern has worked on 63 movies and 15 TV shows, between 1958 and 2025. On Nahoko: 32 movies and 3 TV shows. Best known for Vidocq, French Connection II and Crimson Rivers 2: Angels of the Apocalypse.
- Born
- 26 November 1947 (78 years old)
- Birthplace
- Sèvres, Seine-et-Oise [now Hauts-de-Seine], France
- Also known as
- Andre Penvern
- Nationality
- France
- Career start
- 1958
Known for
★ 6.4Vidocq2001
★ 6.7Rent/BuyFrench Connection II1975
★ 5.9
Crimson Rivers 2: Angels of the Apocalypse2004
★ 5.7
Grace of Monaco2014
★ 6.6
Paulette2012
★ 6.3March or Die1977
★ 5.8Someone Behind the Door1971
★ 5.8Open Season2023
★ 7.4
Maximilian2017
★ 6.3Belle and Sebastian, Friends for Life2017
★ 4.8Amazon2000
★ 4.8Champagne!2022
★ 5.4This Is the Goat!2024
★ 5.4Chasse gardée 22025Where to watch
United States
19 of their 35 titles are streaming right now in United States.
Availability: JustWatch · TMDB
Biography
André Penvern is a French actor born in Sèvres. At age 17, he began working with National Drama Centers. He went from small parts to stage manager, sound and lightning designer, etc. His meeting with Margot Capelier, casting director, was crucial for him. She introduced him to Fred Zinnemann Otto Preminger John Frankenheimer, Gérard Oury. He alternates between theater and television, encountering Jean Marboeuf Alain Bonnot, Philippe de Broca, Olivier Dahan.
Career in figures
Career
- Active since
- 1967
- Titles on Nahoko
- 32 movies and 3 TV shows
- Main genres
- Comedy, Drama, Crime
Ratings and box office
- Average rating
- ★ 6.3 IMDb
- Most voted
- Vidocq
- Box office
- $142.4M, led by Crimson Rivers 2: Angels of the Apocalypse ($40.2M)
Frequent collaborators
Gene Hackman2 titles together
Didier Bourdon2 titles together
Camille Lou2 titles together
Hakim Jemili2 titles together
Thierry Lhermitte2 titles together
Jean-François Cayrey2 titles togetherFilmography 35
2025
- Chasse gardée 2MovieMovie · as André★ 5.4
2024
- This Is the Goat!MovieMovie · as Le juge★ 5.4
2023
- Open SeasonMovieMovie · as André, doctor★ 5.8
2022
- Champagne!MovieMovie · as André★ 4.8
2021
- Around the World in 80 DaysTV showTV show · as Monsieur Lome · 1 episodeRent/Buy★ 7.3
2018
- Das BootTV showTV show · as Georges · 2 episodes
★ 7.6 - The Happy PrinceMovieMovie · as Monsieur DupoirierRent/Buy★ 6.3
2017
- MaximilianTV showTV show · as Guillaume Hugonet · 6 episodes★ 7.4
- Belle and Sebastian, Friends for LifeMovieMovie · as Urbain, the mayor★ 6.3
2014
- Grace of MonacoMovieMovie · as Charles de Gaulle★ 5.7
2009
- Inglourious BasterdsMovieMovie · as Old French Veterinarian★ 8.4
2007
- La Vie En RoseMovieMovie · as Jacques Canetti
★ 7.5
2004
- Crimson Rivers 2: Angels of the ApocalypseMovieMovie · as Père Dominique★ 5.9
2001
- VidocqMovieMovie · as Veraldi★ 6.4
2000
- AmazonMovieMovie · as Colonel de Villeneuve★ 4.8
1999
- Les parasitesMovieMovie · as Albert Wurtz★ 5.6
1994
- Ready to WearMovieMovie · as Hotel Clerk★ 5.2
1992
- The Bohemian LifeMovieMovie · as Police InspectorRent/Buy★ 7.5
1988
- Dirty Rotten ScoundrelsMovieMovie · as Waiter on the Train★ 7.4
1985
- The Holcroft CovenantMovieMovie · as Frederick Leger
★ 5.7
1984
- Cheech & Chong's: The Corsican BrothersMovieMovie · as Courtier I★ 4.6
1981
- The HippiesMovieMovie · as Jean-Michel, le mari d'Odette★ 5.3
1980
- The Dogs of WarMovieMovie · as Policeman
★ 6.3
1978
- I'm Shy, But I'll HealMovieMovie · as Un homme (uncredited)★ 6.4
1977
- Herbie Goes to Monte CarloMovieMovie · as French Policeman (uncredited)
★ 5.7 - March or DieMovieMovie · as 'Top Hat'★ 6.3
- AnimalMovieMovie · as Stanislas, le directeur de production
★ 6.5 - The Seventh Company OutdoorsMovieMovie · as Apparition (uncredited)★ 6.3
1976
- The TenantMovieMovie · as Cafe waiter★ 7.5
1975
- French Connection IIMovieMovie · as BartenderRent/Buy★ 6.7
1973
- The Day of the JackalMovieMovie · as Policeman at Tulle StationRent/Buy★ 7.8
- The Mad Adventures of Rabbi JacobMovieMovie · as Assistant to Andréani★ 7.4
1971
- Someone Behind the DoorMovieMovie · as Intern★ 5.8
More credits 46
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2022
- Building Versailles: A King’s Obsession For Magnificence | Rise & Fall Of Versailles | Real RoyaltyMovieMovie · as Maurepas
- C'est magnifique !MovieMovie · as Raymond
2021
- The man who wanted to sleepMovieMovie · as Alfred
2015
- Mortus CorporatusTV showTV show · as M. Blandin · 10 episodes
2014
- Baby PhoneMovieMovie · as Hubert
- The Man Who Knew a LotMovieMovie · as Mister Beranger
2013
- Kramer contre KramerMovieMovie · as Sam / The Butler / Shaunessy / The Pub Manager
2012
- Ducoboo 2: Crazy VacationMovieMovie · as Antoine Ferchereau
- La Victoire au bout du bâtonMovieMovie · as Marcel
2011
- Louis XVI, l'homme qui ne voulait pas être roiMovieMovie · as Maurepas
- Week-end chez les toquéesTV showTV show · as Tony · 5 episodes
2010
- L'appel du 18 juinMovieMovie · as Maxime Weygand
2008
- Behind the WallsMovieMovie · as Mr Luve
- Black ButterflyMovieMovie · as Le Procureur
2007
- The Brides of Bourbon IslandTV showTV show · as le père Romand · 2 episodes
2006
- The PoisonerMovieMovie · as Professor Boiledieu
2002
- BâtardsMovieMovie · as Gégé, le père
2001
- Tête de chouMovieMovie · as Le boulanger (voice)
1999
- Brigade des mineursMovieMovie · as Ganasse
- Chère MarianneTV showTV show · as Le préfet · 3 episodes
1998
- L'AlambicMovieMovie · as Le Maire
1997
- Oranges AmèresMovieMovie · as Gosset
1994
- Les Cordier, juge et flicTV showTV show · as Prosecutor Delorme · 60 episodes
1993
- PétainMovieMovie · as Alibert
1992
- Bienvenue à BellefontaineMovieMovie · as Anatole
- Bonne chance FrenchieTV showTV show · as Le commissaire Thiétard · 6 episodes
1990
- May WineMovieMovie · as Concierge
1988
- The Man Who Lived at the RitzMovieMovie · as Henri Bretonne
- The Secret Files of Inspector LavardinTV showTV show · as Le préfet · 1 episode
1987
- The Cruel EmbraceMovieMovie · as Micho
1985
- ChâteauvallonTV showTV show
1983
- Prends ton passe-montagne, on va à la plageMovieMovie · as Le contremaître
1980
- L'entourloupeMovieMovie · as Hansel
- Petit déjeuner comprisTV showTV show · as Le médecin, qui vient pour Hector · 1 episode
- The Little MermaidMovieMovie · as Un ami de Georges
1979
- French PostcardsMovieMovie · as Jean-Louis
- Gros câlinMovieMovie · as M. Champjoie
- The WinnerMovieMovie · as Le buraliste
1977
- The Model CoupleMovieMovie · as Television speaker
1976
- Police Commissioner MoulinTV showTV show · as Robert Mendira · 1 episode
- Scrambled EggsMovieMovie
1973
- A Police Officer Without ImportanceMovieMovie
- Where There's SmokeMovieMovie
1972
- Scoundrel in WhiteMovieMovie · as (non crédité)
1967
- The Investigations of Commissioner MaigretTV showTV show · as Inspecteur Castaing · 88 episodes
1958
- Les Cinq Dernières MinutesTV showTV show · as Lesueur · 1 episode