Jacques Morel

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Characters played by Jacques Morel

Obélix / Employé sur la balançoire — The Twelve Tasks of Asterix (1976)

Voice role covering Obelix and minor background characters.

Louis XVI — Marie-Antoinette, Queen of France (1956)

Louis XVI becomes king after Louis XV's death and faces pressure over his marriage, his rule, and the growing political crisis. He hesitates over how to deal with Parliament and initially refuses to flee, citing his oath to the Constitution. He and Marie Antoinette later consider foreign intervention as unrest threatens the monarchy.

Régis Castel-Bénac — Topaze (1951)

Castel-Bénac is Topaze's business associate and is also involved with Suzy. He pressures Roger to accept a municipal contract for street-cleaning machines, but the negotiations collapse amid conflict over Topaze's principles and civic concerns. Later, he agrees to give Topaze another chance in business, though he doubts Topaze's resolve will last.

Étienne Longué, nephew of Thomas — Sacred Youth (1958)

Thomas Longué's nephew, who offers to buy Thomas's country estate through a life-annuity arrangement. Thomas does not accept his offer, instead choosing rejuvenation treatment in Switzerland. The treatment's success leaves the heirs, including Étienne, in disarray.

Marcel — Rue de l'estrapade (1953)

Marcel’s unexpected return disrupts a dinner that has been arranged for Françoise, causing it to be postponed. Françoise then leaves, and Denise urges Jacques to follow her, saying that she is waiting for him. The summary establishes Marcel’s effect on this plan but provides no further details about his relationship to the other characters.

Perfect seducer — Men Think Only of That (1954)

The Perfect seducer is a self-assured instructor who teaches Alfred that successful courtship depends on words, gestures, and expressive looks. He demonstrates how to approach women, use a telephone, and offer help with luggage. His confident performances repeatedly contrast with Alfred’s clumsy attempts, making him the film’s model of practiced seduction.

Jacques Genoust — Victor (1951)

Jacques Genoust brings Victor the news that the patent for Victor's accumulator has been sold to International Motors for forty thousand dollars, with Victor also due royalties on each unit produced. His announcement reveals the invention's financial promise and visibly moves Marianne.

Career Overview

Jacques Morel has 66 screen credits in a career dating back to 1944. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently Asterix with 3 titles. Signature works include Asterix and Cleopatra, The Twelve Tasks of Asterix, Asterix the Gaul. 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
66
Birth Date
1922-05-29
Birth Place
Paris, France

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 3 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q547182), public domain (CC0).