Robert Dalban (born Gaston Barré; 19 July 1903, in

Celles-sur-Belle Celles-sur-Belle () is a commune in the Deux-Sèvres department in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region in western France. It is the site of an abbey dating from the 11th Century which was reconstructed between 1660 and 1685 on the orders of Louis XI ...

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– 3 April 1987, in

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) was a

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actor. His work included stage acting, roles in TV shows and dubbing American stars. Moreover, he was a fixture in French cinema for many decades.

Selected filmography

*1934: ''

Gold in the Street ''Gold in the Street'' (French: ''L'Or dans la rue'' ) is a 1934 French comedy film directed by Curtis Bernhardt, written by Henry Koster and Henri Decoin, and starring Danielle Darrieux.The A to Z of French Cinema p.119 The film's sets were desi ...

'' (by Curtis Bernhardt) - L'homme à la gare (uncredited) *1937: ''Passeurs d'hommes'' *1939: '' Deuxième bureau contre Kommandantur'' (by René Jayet et Robert Bibal) - Un officier allemand *1945: ''

Boule de suif Boule may refer to: ;Ball games * Boules, a collective term for games involving players throwing balls at a smaller target ball ** Pétanque, a common variety originating in France and sometimes loosely called "boules" in English ** Boule Lyonnais ...

'' by

Christian-Jaque Christian-Jaque (byname of Christian Maudet; 4 September 1904 – 8 July 1994) was a French filmmaker. From 1954 to 1959, he was married to actress Martine Carol, who starred in several of his films, including ''Lucrèce Borgia'' (1953), ''M ...

: Prussian man called Oskar *1945: '' The Last Judgment'' *1947: '' Quai des Orfèvres'' by Henri-Georges Clouzot : car thief Paulo *1947: ''

Les jeux sont faits ''The Chips Are Down'' (french: Les jeux sont faits ) is a screenplay written by Jean-Paul Sartre in 1943 and published in 1947. The original title translates literally as "the plays are made", an idiomatic French expression used mainly in cas ...

'' by

Jean Delannoy Jean Delannoy (12 January 1908 – 18 June 2008) was a French actor, film editor, screenwriter and film director. Biography Although Delannoy was born in a Paris suburb, his family was from Haute-Normandie in the north of France. He was a P ...

: Georges' *1949: '' Berlin Express'' by

Jacques Tourneur Jacques Tourneur (; November 12, 1904 – December 19, 1977) was a French film director known for the classic film noir ''Out of the Past'' and a series of low-budget horror films he made for RKO Studios, including '' Cat People'', ''I Walked w ...

: chief of the French secret service' *1949: ''

Manon ''Manon'' () is an ''opéra comique'' in five acts by Jules Massenet to a French libretto by Henri Meilhac and Philippe Gille, based on the 1731 novel '' L'histoire du chevalier des Grieux et de Manon Lescaut'' by the Abbé Prévost. It was firs ...

'' by Henri-Georges Clouzot : hotel keeper *1949: '' The Walls of Malapaga'' by René Clément : mariner *1950: ''

A Man Walks in the City ''A Man Walks in the City'' (French: ''Un homme marche dans la ville'') is a 1950 French drama film directed by Marcello Pagliero, and starring Jean-Pierre Kérien, Ginette Leclerc and Robert Dalban.Magnan, Henry (27 March 1950). "Un homme marche ...

'' by Marcello Pagliero: Laurent *1951: '' The Passerby'' by Henri Calef : smuggler *1952: ''

They Were Five ''They Were Five'' (French: ''La belle équipe'') is a 1936 French drama film directed by Julien Duvivier and starring Jean Gabin, Charles Vanel, and Viviane Romance. It tells the story of five unemployed workers who win the jackpot in the nat ...

'' by Jack Pinoteau : manager *1952: '' The Seven Deadly Sins'' by Georges Lacombe : the showman in : „The Eighth Sin“ *1952: '' La Minute de vérité'' by

: Mr Taboureau * 1953: ''

Their Last Night ''Their Last Night'' (French: ''Leur dernière nuit'') is a 1953 French crime drama film directed by Georges Lacombe and starring Jean Gabin, Madeleine Robinson and Robert Dalban.Harriss p.196 It was shot at the Billancourt Studios in Paris and ...

'' *1954: '' Service Entrance'' by Carlo Rim: Jules' friend *1954: '' Obsession'' by

: inspector Chardin *1954: '' Destinées'' by

: D'Aulon'' in : "The miracle of Jeanne d'Arc" *1955: '' Les Diaboliques'' by Henri-Georges Clouzot : the mechanic *1956: '' Les Truands'' by Carlo Rim : Pepito Benoît *1956: '' La Loi des rues'' by Ralph Habib : trucker *1956: '' The Lebanese Mission'' by Richard Pottier : Malek *1956: ''

Le Chanteur de Mexico ''The Singer from Mexico'' (French: ''Le Chanteur de Mexico'') is a French-Spanish musical film directed by Richard Pottier starring Luis Mariano and Bourvil, released in 1957. It was a screen version of Francis Lopez's operetta that premiered a ...

'' by Richard Pottier : employé of the theatre *1956: '' Maid in Paris by

Pierre Gaspard-Huit Pierre Gaspard-Huit (29 November 1917 – 1 May 2017) was a French film director and screenwriter. He directed the 1963 film '' Shéhérazade'', which starred Anna Karina. He was once married to actress Claudine Auger when she was 18, and he wa ...

*1956: ''

I'll Get Back to Kandara ''I'll Get Back to Kandara'' (French: ''Je reviendrai à Kandara'') is a 1956 French drama film directed by Victor Vicas and starring François Périer, Daniel Gélin and Bella Darvi.Rège p.240 The film's art direction was by Raymond Gabutti ...

' *1957: '' The River of Three Junks'' *1957: ''

La Tour, prends garde ! ''La Tour, prends garde !'' (''La Tour, watch out!'') is a 1958 French adventure drama film directed by Georges Lampin, written by Claude Accursi, starring Jean Marais. The film was known under the title "King on Horseback" (USA), "Des Königs ...

'' by Georges Lampin : Barberin *1957: '' Les Espions'' by Henri-Georges Clouzot *1958: '' Marie-Octobre'' by

Julien Duvivier Julien Duvivier (; 8 October 1896 – 29 October 1967) was a French film director and screenwriter. He was prominent in French cinema in the years 1930–1960. Amongst his most original films, chiefly notable are '' La Bandera'', ''Pépé le Moko' ...

: Léon Blanchet, the locksmith *1959: '' Pourquoi viens-tu si tard?'' by

Henri Decoin Henri Decoin (18 March 1890 – 4 July 1969) was a French film director and screenwriter, who directed more than 50 films between 1933 and 1964. He was also a swimmer who won the national title in 1911 and held the national record in the 500 ...

: street hawker *1960: '' Boulevard'' by

: street hawker *1961: ''

Please, Not Now! ''Please, Not Now!'' (original French title ''La Bride sur le cou'', is a French comedy film released in 1961, directed by Roger Vadim and starring his former wife, Brigitte Bardot. Synopsis Brigitte Bardot plays Sophie, a young model who discove ...

'' by

Roger Vadim Roger Vadim Plemiannikov (; 26 January 1928 – 11 February 2000) was a French screenwriter, film director and producer, as well as an author, artist and occasional actor. His best-known works are visually lavish films with erotic qualities, suc ...

*1961: '' Le Miracle des loups'' by André Hunebelle : the courier *1962: '' Madame Sans-Gêne'' by

: instructor *1962: ''

The Mysteries of Paris ''The Mysteries of Paris'' (french: Les Mystères de Paris) is a novel by the French writer Eugène Sue. It was published serially in 90 parts in ''Journal des débats'' from 19 June 1842 until 15 October 1843, making it one of the first seria ...

'' d' André Hunebelle : inn keeper *1963: ''

Vice and Virtue ''Vice and Virtue'' (french: Le Vice et la Vertu) is a 1963 War film, war Drama (film and television), drama film directed by Roger Vadim and inspired by some of Marquis de Sade's characters. It stars Annie Girardot as Juliette (Vice), Robert Hos ...

'' by

: German officer *1963: ''

Les Tontons flingueurs ''Les Tontons flingueurs'' ('' en, Crooks in Clover'', also known as ''Monsieur Gangster'', literally ''Gun-toting Uncles'') is a 1963 French-Italian-West German crime comedy film with French dialogue, directed by Georges Lautner. It is an ada ...

'' by Georges Lautner : Jean *1963: ''

Hardi Pardaillan! ''Hardi Pardaillan!'' is a 1964 French-Italian adventure film directed by Bernard Borderie and starring Gérard Barray, Valérie Lagrange, Philippe Lemaire, Sophie Hardy, and Guy Delorme. It was also known as ''The Gallant Musketeer''. Cast * Gé ...

'' by Bernard Borderie *1964: '' Fantômas'' by André Hunebelle :

editor-in-chief An editor-in-chief (EIC), also known as lead editor or chief editor, is a publication's editorial leader who has final responsibility for its operations and policies. The highest-ranking editor of a publication may also be titled editor, managing ...

*1965: '' Man from Cocody'' by

: Pépé *1965: '' Trap for Cinderella'' by André Cayatte : Bayen, mechanic *1965: '' Fantômas se déchaîne'' by André Hunebelle : editor-in-chief *1966: ''

Fantômas contre Scotland Yard ''Fantômas contre Scotland Yard'' (, "Fantomas Against Scotland Yard") is the final installment of a trilogy of films starring Jean Marais as the arch villain Fantômas name opposite Louis de Funès as the earnest but outclassed commissaire Juve ...

'' by André Hunebelle : editor-in-chief *1966: ''

The Big Restaurant ''The Big Restaurant'' (french: Le grand restaurant) is a French comedy thriller film from 1966, directed by Jacques Besnard, written by Jean Halain and Louis de Funès and starring Louis de Funès and Bernard Blier. The film is known under th ...

'' (by

Jacques Besnard Jacques Besnard (Also known as Jacques Treyens; born 15 July 1929 in Le Petit-Quevilly - died 9 November 2013 in Boutigny-Prouais) was a French film director, assistant director, producer, actor and screenwriter. Best known for '' Le Grand Res ...

) - the French conspirator *1969: '' Mon oncle Benjamin'' (by Edouard Molinaro) - Jean-François, inn keeper *1969: '' The Brain'' by Gérard Oury : Belgian soldier *1970: '' Le Distrait'' by Pierre Richard : Mazelin *1971: '' Les Malheurs d'Alfred'' by Pierre Richard : Gustave, the driver *1972: '' The Tall Blond Man with One Black Shoe'' by Yves Robert : the florist *1973: ''

Comment réussir quand on est con et pleurnichard ''How to Do Well When You're a Jerk and a Crybaby'' (french: Comment réussir quand on est con et pleurnichard) is a French comedy film directed by Michel Audiard, released in 1974.Comment réussir quand on est con et pleurnichard' at Allocine. It ...

'' by Michel Audiard : Léonce, bistrot keeper *1973: '' Hail the Artist'' by Yves Robert :

concierge A concierge () is an employee of a multi-tenant building, such as a hotel or apartment building, who receives guests. The concept has been applied more generally to other hospitality settings and to personal concierges who manage the errands of ...

*1973: ''

Now Where Did the 7th Company Get to? ''Now Where Did the 7th Company Get To?'' (french: Mais où est donc passée la septième compagnie?) is a 1973 French-Italian comedy war film directed by Robert Lamoureux. The film portrays the adventures of a French Army squad lost somewhe ...

'' by Robert Lamoureux : the peasant *1974: '' Comme un pot de fraises'' by Jean Aurel : salesman *1975: ''

Incorrigible Incorrigible may refer to: * Incorrigibility * Incorrigible (1946 film) * Incorrigible (1975 film) ''Incorrigible'' ( French: ''L'Incorrigible'') is a 1975 French comedy film directed by Philippe de Broca and starring Jean-Paul Belmondo, Genevi� ...

'' by

Philippe de Broca Philippe de Broca (; 15 March 1933 – 26 November 2004) was a French movie director. He directed 30 full-length feature films, including the highly successful '' That Man from Rio (''L'Homme de Rio'')'', '' The Man from Acapulco (Le Magnifique) ...

: Freddy *1975: ''

Only the Wind Knows the Answer ''Only the Wind Knows the Answer'' (german: Die Antwort kennt nur der Wind) is a 1974 West German-French thriller film directed by Alfred Vohrer and starring Maurice Ronet, Marthe Keller and Karin Dor. It was entered into the 9th Moscow Interna ...

'' *1976: '' Dracula and Son'' by Edouard Molinaro : concierge *1978: '' Coup de tête'' by Jean-Jacques Annaud : Jeanjean *1980: '' The Umbrella Coup'' by Gérard Oury : Jean-Robert *1980: ''

La Boum ''La Boum'' (English title: ''The Party'' or ''Ready for Love'') is a 1980 French teen romantic comedy film directed by Claude Pinoteau and starring Sophie Marceau, appearing in her film début. Written by Danièle Thompson and Pinoteau, the film ...

'' by Claude Pinoteau : Serge, the waiter *1981: ''

La Chèvre ''La Chèvre'' (English title: ''Knock on Wood'', literal translation: ''The She-goat'') is a 1981 French buddy cop comedy film written and directed by Francis Veber, starring Pierre Richard and Gérard Depardieu. It is the first of three films f ...

'' by

Francis Veber Francis Paul Veber (born 28 July 1937) is a French film director, screenwriter and producer, and playwright. He has written and directed both French and American films. Nine French-language films with which he has been involved, as either writer ...

: the locksmith *1982: ''

Les Misérables ''Les Misérables'' ( , ) is a French historical novel by Victor Hugo, first published in 1862, that is considered one of the greatest novels of the 19th century. In the English-speaking world, the novel is usually referred to by its origin ...

'' by

Robert Hossein Robert Hossein (30 December 1927 – 31 December 2020) was a French film actor, director, and writer. He directed the 1982 adaptation of ''Les Misérables'' and appeared in '' Vice and Virtue'', '' Le Casse'', ''Les Uns et les Autres'' and ''V ...

: the coachman *1982: '' La Boum 2'' by Claude Pinoteau : Serge, the waiter *1983: '' Les Compères'' by

: the concierge *1984: ''

P'tit Con ''P'tit con'' is a French comedy film directed by Gérard Lauzier in 1984. Plot Stuck at his parents' home, Michel, a teenager, is looking for ways to become a man. The society around him is corrupted, there isn't much to look forward to, the rev ...

'' by Gérard Lauzier : the concierge

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Dalban, Robert 1903 births 1987 deaths French male film actors French male voice actors 20th-century French male actors People from Deux-Sèvres