Robert Hossein

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Characters played by Robert Hossein

Jeoffrey de Peyrac — Angelique (1964)

Brilliant nobleman, scientist, musician, and Angélique's devoted husband whose persecution drives the central tragedy.

Commissaire Rosen — The Professional (1981)

A formidable commissioner of the Repression and Intervention Brigade who pursues Beaumont with brutal methods and intense hostility. He fails to capture Beaumont and is ultimately shot by him.

Joffrey de Peyrac "Le Rescator" — Angelique and the Sultan (1968)

Angélique's husband, a skilled knight and adventurer presumed dead but actually alive.

Rémi Grutter — Rififi (1955)

Pierre's younger, drug-addicted brother. He is manipulated into attempting Tony's murder and brutally kills Mario and his wife Ida to extract information about the hidden loot. He is later shot by Tony during the hostage rescue.

Joffrey de Peyrac, 'Le Rescator' — Untamable Angelique (1967)

Variant name for the heroic husband, known for daring rescues and martial prowess.

Jeoffrey de Peyrac — Angelique and the King (1966)

A wealthy, intelligent count, husband of Angelique, whose arrest and trial are central to the plot.

Louis Prévost — Don Juan or If Don Juan Were a Woman (1973)

Louis Prévost is Clara's husband and one of Jeanne's later lovers. At his party, he behaves violently toward Clara and later invites both women to London, hoping for a ménage à trois. When Jeanne reveals that she only pursued him through Clara, Louis reacts with anger and repeatedly slaps her.

Tian — Crime Thief (1969)

Tian is an abstract artist and Jean's friend. He helps Jean find a room where Jean can take refuge from family life and pursue a separate existence. Tian's connection to Florinda also brings Jean into contact with her, where a seeming mutual attraction develops. The summary does not establish Tian's reaction to Jean's claims about the woman's death.

Dr. Sinn — Shadow of Evil (1964)

An Indian hypnotist and psychologist who serves as the primary antagonist. He is the mastermind behind the Malthusian organization "People Elect," orchestrating the switch of medicine with plague germs to reduce the global population and halt atomic testing, while inoculating his followers for immunity.

Prince Nayam — Marco the Magnificent (1965)

A prince who seeks to prevent Marco and his companions from reaching Kublai Khan. His plan involves agents obstructing the travelers, and at Samarkand he enlists the Woman with the Whip to carry it out, making him a direct opponent of Marco's peace mission.

Antoine Bérangère — Trivial (2007)

Antoine Bérangère managed the Hotel Normandy for nearly four decades before vanishing and staging his own death. He preserved an obsession with Victoria, abused a young woman for years, and attempted to escape by yacht with money. Jacques exposes him, and he dies after being knocked into the sea.

Ralph — The Burglars (1971)

Ralph is one of the burglars involved in stealing the emeralds from M. Tasco's house. After Abel Zacharia identifies the thieves, Zacharia frames Ralph for the crime, leading to his arrest. His fate demonstrates how Zacharia manipulates the burglary team to pursue the jewels.

Career Overview

Robert Hossein has 151 screen credits in a career dating back to 1948. Their work spans 4 cinematic universes — most prominently Angelique Collection with 4 titles. Signature works include The Professional, Prêtres interdits, Angelique. 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
151
Birth Date
1927-12-30
Birth Place
Paris, France

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Universe traveler — spans 4 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q375290), public domain (CC0).