Philippe Morier-Genoud

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Characters played by Philippe Morier-Genoud

Judge — Three Colors: White (1994)

Presides over Karol's divorce hearing.

Prosecutor — Mother (1991)

A prosecutor appearing in the court-process framing of the story.

Jules César (voice) — Asterix: The Secret of the Magic Potion (2018)

Voice actor for the Roman dictator Julius Caesar.

Jules César (voice) — Asterix: The Mansions of the Gods (2014)

Voice actor for the Roman dictator.

The Judge — Three Colors: Blue (1993)

A cynical retired judge who secretly eavesdrops on neighbors' lives.

Father Jean — Au Revoir les Enfants (1987)

Father Jean is the compassionate headmaster of the boarding school. He secretly gives asylum to hunted Jewish children and protects the students despite pressure from their influential families. After the Gestapo discovers his actions, he is arrested and led away, receiving a moving farewell from the pupils before dying at Mauthausen.

Frère Ponce — The Visitors II: The Corridors of Time (1998)

Medieval monk providing spiritual guidance.

'Le Bret' — Cyrano de Bergerac (1990)

A steadfast soldier and confidant to Cyrano, serving as a reliable ally and moral support throughout the regiment's campaigns and personal conflicts.

Philippe Le Bon — Joan the Maid II: The Prisons (1994)

A powerful Burgundian ruler whose political position places him among the forces opposed to the French cause.

Joel — Les Naufragés (2016)

Joel is an employee of Jean-Louis Brochard who sees him before his escape. He gives Jean-Louis a Christmas or birthday present during their farewell, providing a brief personal moment before Jean-Louis leaves to evade the authorities and disappear under a false identity.

Maurice Tourneur — Safe Conduct (2002)

A film director at Continental, Maurice Tourneur meets Jean-Devaivre and offers him work as an assistant director. Through this encounter, Jean-Devaivre learns that German officials manage the studio and is expected to prepare for a production, placing Tourneur at the point where the lead's work under occupation begins.

Los Cobos — Fiesta (1995)

Rafael's father is a senior officer in the Francoist army and a friend of Colonel Masagual. He recalls Rafael from a French Catholic boarding school after four years and insists that his son take part in the Spanish civil war. His decision brings Rafael into the army and leads to his assignment under Masagual.

Career Overview

Philippe Morier-Genoud has 50 screen credits in a career dating back to 1981. Their work spans 6 cinematic universes — most prominently Asterix and Obelix (Animation) Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include Requiem, L'étrangère, Monsieur Martin aura quarante ans demain. 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
50
Birth Date
1944-03-02
Birth Place
Thonon-les-Bains, Haute-Savoie, France

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 6 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q2087671), public domain (CC0).