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Pierre Richard

Pierre Richard

Acting·1934·113 films

Pierre Richard (born Pierre-Richard Maurice Charles Léopold Defays (originally de Fays, his grandfather changed the spelling for unknown reasons), 16 August 1934 in Valenciennes, Nord) is a popular French actor best known for the roles of a clumsy daydreamer in comedy films. Richard is considered by many, such as Louis de Funès and Gérard Depardieu, to be one of the greatest and most talented French comedians in the last 50 years. He is also a film director and occasional singer.…

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As Actor

Asterix & Obelix: The Middle Kingdom
Asterix & Obelix: The Middle Kingdom (2023)Panoramix
Family Is Family
Family Is Family (2018)Joseph Duquesne, Valentine's father
La Chèvre
La Chèvre (1981)François Perrin
Jeanne du Barry
Jeanne du Barry (2023)Le Duc de Richelieu
The Tall Blond Man with One Black Shoe
The Tall Blond Man with One Black Shoe (1972)François Perrin
The Fugitives
The Fugitives (1986)François Pignon
The ComDads
The ComDads (1983)François Pignon
The Return of the Tall Blond Man with One Black Shoe
The Return of the Tall Blond Man with One Black Shoe (1974)François Perrin
The Toy
The Toy (1976)François Perrin, journalist
Brutus vs Cesar
Brutus vs Cesar (2020)Alorix
Mr. Stein Goes Online
Mr. Stein Goes Online (2017)Pierre Stein
Umbrella Coup
Umbrella Coup (1980)Grégoire Lecomte, acteur à mi-temps, dragueur à plein temps
Tricky Old Dogs
Tricky Old Dogs (2018)Pierrot
Very Happy Alexander
Very Happy Alexander (1968)Colibert
Paris 36
Paris 36 (2008)Max, aka 'Monsieur TSF'
Epic Tails
Epic Tails (2023)Zeus (voice)
Distracted
Distracted (1970)Pierre Malaquet
Lost in Paris
Lost in Paris (2017)Duncan
All Together
All Together (2012)Albert
Little Spirou
Little Spirou (2017)Grand Papy
I'm Losing My Temper
I'm Losing My Temper (1974)Pierre Durois
Door on the Left as You Leave the Elevator
Door on the Left as You Leave the Elevator (1988)Yann Ducoudray
Mme Mills, une voisine si parfaite
Mme Mills, une voisine si parfaite (2018)Mrs. Mills / Léonard
The Snake
The Snake (2006)Cendras
Too Shy to Try
Too Shy to Try (1978)Pierre Renaud
Out of It
Out of It (1978)Jean-Philippe Duroc, Gaulard's Lawyer
Cineman
Cineman (2009)Self
The Car Keys
The Car Keys (2003)Actor who refuses to film with Laurent
The Wild Goose Chase
The Wild Goose Chase (1975)Pierre Vidal
Eleanor's Secret
Eleanor's Secret (2009)Adrien (voice)
Woman in Chains
Woman in Chains (1968)L'artiste qui a besoin de lumière (uncredited)
The Troubles of Alfred
The Troubles of Alfred (1972)Alfred Dhumonttiey
The Twin
The Twin (1984)Matthias Duval / Mathieu Duval
I Don't Know Much, But I'll Say Everything
I Don't Know Much, But I'll Say Everything (1973)Pierre Gastié-le-Roy
Mes héros
Mes héros (2012)Jean, Jacques' old friend
Try Me
Try Me (2006)Yves-Marie's father
King Guillaume
King Guillaume (2009)William Fernand
The Bottom Line
The Bottom Line (1976)François Perrin
It's Not Me, It's Him
It's Not Me, It's Him (1980)Pierre Renard
Robinson Crusoe
Robinson Crusoe (2003)Robinson Crusoe
The Lovers of Montparnasse
The Lovers of Montparnasse (1958)un étudiant peintre (uncredited)
Sailing Home
Sailing Home (2024)Pierre Choveau
Promotion canapé
Promotion canapé (1990)L'informateur
Les Rois du gag
Les Rois du gag (1985)In person at the César Awards ceremony (uncredited)
Tricky Old Dogs 2
Tricky Old Dogs 2 (2022)Pierrot
Mia and the Migoo
Mia and the Migoo (2008)Pedro, le père de Mia
Umami
Umami (2023)Rufus
Le Cactus
Le Cactus (2005)Christian
La Plus belle pour aller danser
La Plus belle pour aller danser (2023)Albert
Pick Up Your Belongings
Pick Up Your Belongings (1983)Pierre Cohen
Fêlés
Fêlés (2024)Pierre
For the Ones We Loved
For the Ones We Loved (2019)Orphée
The Castaways of Turtle Island
The Castaways of Turtle Island (1976)Jean-Arthur Bonaventure
Idiot in Paris
Idiot in Paris (1967)Un agent de police
27 Missing Kisses
27 Missing Kisses (2000)Captain
Victor
Victor (2009)Victor
Without Family
Without Family (2000)Vitalo Pedrotti
Slices of Life
Slices of Life (1985)Dubois - le commandant de bord (uncredited)
One Can Always Dream
One Can Always Dream (1991)Charles De Boylesve
The Angel in the Wall
The Angel in the Wall (2021)Pietro
A Cloud in the Teeth
A Cloud in the Teeth (1974)Prévot
A Happy Man
A Happy Man (2009)Pierre
A Chef in Love
A Chef in Love (1996)Pascal Ichak
The Great Restaurant
The Great Restaurant (2010)Le père de Pierre
The Man Who Saw the Bear
The Man Who Saw the Bear (2025)Grégoire
The Very Merry Widows
The Very Merry Widows (2003)Maurice Donnay
Old Rascal
Old Rascal (1992)Charlie
The Right of the Maddest
The Right of the Maddest (1973)Le gendarme élève motorisé
Wasteland
Wasteland (1960)
Juliette et Juliette
Juliette et Juliette (1974)Bob Rozenec
After We're Gone
After We're Gone (2004)Jean-René
Overman
Overman (2018)Marcel Lefavre
Droit dans le mur
Droit dans le mur (1997)Romain
The Chess Game
The Chess Game (1994)Ambroise
Nailcruncher
Nailcruncher (1988)Mangeclous
Welcome Aboard!
Welcome Aboard! (1990)The Hitchhiker
A Christmas Story
A Christmas Story (2022)Himself
Paper Souls
Paper Souls (2013)Victor
Pierre Richard, le discret
Pierre Richard, le discret (2018)Himself
Perrault 70
Perrault 70 (1970)
Trop c'est trop
Trop c'est trop (1975)Cameo
Scénarios sur la drogue
Scénarios sur la drogue (2000)Segment "Les mots attendrot"
Dialogue de sourds
Dialogue de sourds (1985)The paraplegic
The Fighting Cock
The Fighting Cock (1969)Pierre
Loonies at Large
Loonies at Large (1993)Bertrand Daumale
The Mad Dog
The Mad Dog (1966)
Three Men on a Horse
Three Men on a Horse (1969)Painter
Two Words as the Key
Two Words as the Key (2023)Michel
Pierre Richard, l'art du déséquilibre
Pierre Richard, l'art du déséquilibre (2005)Self
Antoine’s four Seasons
Antoine’s four Seasons (2012)Le grand-père
L'Amour conjugal
L'Amour conjugal (1995)Squirrat
Roméos et Jupettes
Roméos et Jupettes (1966)
Prodavets igrushek
Prodavets igrushek (2013)
Transit
Transit (2004)Medical examiner
Pierre Richard - Détournement de Mémoire
Pierre Richard - Détournement de Mémoire (2005)Pierre Richard
Skin and Bones
Skin and Bones (1961)Pierini
À la recherche de... Pierre Richard
À la recherche de... Pierre Richard (2017)Self (archive footage)
Gaumont, en effeuillant la marguerite
Gaumont, en effeuillant la marguerite (2015)Self
Pierre et fils
Pierre et fils (2006)Pierre père
The Little Blond Boy with a White Sheep
The Little Blond Boy with a White Sheep (2013)La grand-mère
Kogis, ensemble pour soigner la Terre
Kogis, ensemble pour soigner la Terre (2025)Voice Narrator
Je t'aime, filme-moi !
Je t'aime, filme-moi ! (2022)
Rabbit's Paw
Rabbit's Paw (2021)
Tapis rouge à Groland
Tapis rouge à Groland (2026)Pierre Richard
Départ immédiat
Départ immédiat (2012)Self
Pierre Richard... en mode Veber
Pierre Richard... en mode Veber (2022)Self
Ora X Pattuglia Suicida
Ora X Pattuglia Suicida (1969)
On refait les grands duos d'humour
On refait les grands duos d'humour (2018)Self
Parlez-moi du Che
Parlez-moi du Che (1987)Self
Le Vendredi 13 de Pierre Richard
Le Vendredi 13 de Pierre Richard (2014)Lui même
L'insonne ouverture
L'insonne ouverture (2016)
Dérives
Dérives (2005)
La Folle Histoire de François Pignon - De La chèvre au Dîner de cons
La Folle Histoire de François Pignon - De La chèvre au Dîner de cons (2015)Self

As Director

Distracted
Distracted (1970)
Too Shy to Try
Too Shy to Try (1978)
The Troubles of Alfred
The Troubles of Alfred (1972)
I Don't Know Much, But I'll Say Everything
I Don't Know Much, But I'll Say Everything (1973)
It's Not Me, It's Him
It's Not Me, It's Him (1980)
One Can Always Dream
One Can Always Dream (1991)
The Man Who Saw the Bear
The Man Who Saw the Bear (2025)
Droit dans le mur
Droit dans le mur (1997)
Parlez-moi du Che
Parlez-moi du Che (1987)

As Writer

Distracted
Distracted (1970)
I'm Losing My Temper
I'm Losing My Temper (1974)
Too Shy to Try
Too Shy to Try (1978)
The Troubles of Alfred
The Troubles of Alfred (1972)
I Don't Know Much, But I'll Say Everything
I Don't Know Much, But I'll Say Everything (1973)
It's Not Me, It's Him
It's Not Me, It's Him (1980)
One Can Always Dream
One Can Always Dream (1991)
The Man Who Saw the Bear
The Man Who Saw the Bear (2025)
Droit dans le mur
Droit dans le mur (1997)
Pierre Richard - Détournement de Mémoire
Pierre Richard - Détournement de Mémoire (2005)
Parlez-moi du Che
Parlez-moi du Che (1987)
Le Vendredi 13 de Pierre Richard
Le Vendredi 13 de Pierre Richard (2014)