Alexandre Rignault

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Characters played by Alexandre Rignault

Inspector Parot — Eyes Without a Face (1960)

A police inspector investigating the disappearances of young women with similar facial features. He orchestrates an undercover operation by having Paulette Mérodon infiltrate Génessier's clinic, though the doctor successfully deceives the authorities upon their arrival.

Guillaume Lützen — Angelique (1964)

A minor character in Angelique.

Franceso 'Nero' Gallini — The Return of Don Camillo (1953)

A local figure with a distinctive nickname.

Bagotti — Don Camillo: Monsignor (1961)

A local resident or official.

Esposito — Justin de Marseille (1935)

Esposito is a rival gang leader who prepares an ambush at the port and later plans an independent operation involving a major shipment aboard the Sphinx. Justin confronts him and demands the return of seized goods, threatening to use force if necessary.

Caderousse — The Count of Monte Cristo Part 2 - The Retaliation (1943)

Greed-driven sailor who betrays Dantès and suffers moral decay throughout the story.

Morholt — The Eternal Return (1943)

Morholt is entangled with Nathalie la blonde and wants to marry her. His pursuit forms part of the complicated romantic situation that leads Patrice to offer her a chance to leave and marry Marc instead. Near the end, the story reports that Morholt is dead, but does not explain how he died.

Firmin, lock keeper — The Baron of the Locks (1960)

Firmin is identified as the lock keeper associated with the Champagne waterway where Jérôme's yacht becomes stranded after running out of fuel. The plot places Jérôme and Perle at this lock during their journey south, although it does not specify a direct exchange between Firmin and either traveler.

Henri VIII d'Angleterre — Francis the First (1937)

Appears in Honorin's dream to name him a duke, playing a key role in the protagonist's surreal medieval adventure.

Rapist — A Caprice of Darling Caroline (1953)

Antagonistic minor character driving conflict and tension in the narrative.

Caderousse — The Count of Monte Cristo Part 1 - The Prisoner of Kastell (1943)

An associate implicated in Edmond’s betrayal, Caderousse conspires with Fernand to report Edmond’s visit to Elba. In another episode, he and La Carconte sell a valuable diamond to Joannès; after the sale, Caderousse admits he wanted to steal the larger sum he saw in the buyer’s case. The Count identifies him as a target.

Innkeeper — The Hunchback of Paris (1959)

Minor supporting character with no specific plot details provided in the summary.

Career Overview

Alexandre Rignault has 130 screen credits in a career dating back to 1931. Their work spans 6 cinematic universes — most prominently Don Camillo Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include Eyes Without a Face, The Last Metro, Vautrin. 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
130
Birth Date
1901-02-14
Birth Place
Paris, France

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Universe traveler — spans 6 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q2833998), public domain (CC0).