Philippe Hersent

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Characters played by Philippe Hersent

Drusus — Giants of Rome (1964)

The sole survivor of Livilla's escort, initially broken by torture and desperate to abandon the mission. He redeems himself during the escape by proving highly proficient with a captured bow and arrow.

Sheriff — Silver Saddle (1978)

The town lawman who arrests Roy Blood after mistaking him for part of Garrincha’s band. He opposes the ransom plan, but Thomas Barrett proceeds despite his advice. The Sheriff therefore becomes involved in the official response to Thomas Barrett, Jr.’s kidnapping and the escalating criminal plot.

Heston - CIA Chief — Mission Bloody Mary (1965)

CIA director assigning nuclear recovery missions

Heston — From the Orient with Fury (1965)

CIA liaison coordinating international operations

Goffredo di Buglione — The Mighty Crusaders (1957)

Goffredo is the commander of the Christian forces attacking Jerusalem. Blessed by the pope, he has campaigned for years without victory, seeking to free Christ's Holy Sepulchre from Muslim hands. Tancredi, the army's best soldier, serves among his troops.

Landers — The House of Intrigue (1956)

A British radio operator and cryptographer captured in occupied Holland, Landers is held under Bernes’s watch and forced to transmit false, misleading messages to London. The deception undermines British intelligence and leads to the capture of British agents and resistance fighters. Mary travels to Holland to find him and try to clear John.

Mario La Torre — The White Angel (1955)

Mario becomes involved with Lina Mercolin, whose life is described as precarious. He is arrested for counterfeiting, and forged banknotes are later found hidden in Lina’s room, leading to her arrest and imprisonment as well. The account does not provide further details about Mario’s relationship with Guido or what happens to him after his arrest.

Le commissaire — Poison Ivy (1953)

French police commissioner assisting Lemmy Caution during investigations in Casablanca.

Ponzio Pilato — The Sword and the Cross (1958)

Ponzio Pilato is the Roman official governing Judea. Caio suspects him of concealing the visit of a secret envoy, and Pilato tells Caio that Rome has criticized his administration. He then orders Caio to help restore order as officials fear that the crowds around Jesus could provoke rebellion.

Career Overview

Philippe Hersent has 78 screen credits in a career dating back to 1931. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Secret Agent 077 Collection with 3 titles. Signature works include Cerca di capirmi, Mission Bloody Mary, Giants of Rome. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
78
Birth Date
1912-06-26
Birth Place
Écommoy, Sarthe, France

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q3380016), public domain (CC0).