Known For
Acting
Known Credits
129
Gender
Male
Birthday
1899-08-28
Day of death
1978-08-26 (78 years old)
Place of Birth
Figeac, Lot, Midi-Pyrénées, France
Charles Boyer (28 August 1899 – 26 August 1978) was a French actor who appeared in more than 80 films between 1920 and 1976. After receiving an education in drama, Boyer started on the stage, but he found success in movies during the 1930s. His memorable performances were among the era's most highly praised romantic dramas, Algiers (1938) and Love Affair (1939). Another famous role was in the 1944 mystery-thriller Gaslight. He received four Academy Award nominations for Best Actor.