Paul Meurisse

Known for Acting

Paul Meurisse's portrait

Details

Birthday: December 21, 1912

Deathday: January 19, 1979

Place of birth: Dunkerque, Nord, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France

Biography

Paul Meurisse (21 December 1912, Dunkirk – 19 January 1979, Neuilly-sur-Seine) was a French actor who appeared in over 60 films and many stage productions. Meurisse was noted for the elegance of his acting style, and for his versatility. He was equally able to play comedic and serious dramatic roles. His screen appearances ranged from the droll and drily humorous to the menacing and disturbing. His most celebrated role was that of the sadistic and vindictive headmaster in the 1955 film Les Diaboliques.

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