Portrait of Louis Navarre

Louis Navarre

Acting

Biography

Louis Navarre is a French actor whose career developed in both film and television from the late 1960s onward. Trained in theatre, he quickly established himself as a reliable character actor, valued for the precision of his performance and his ability to adapt to a wide range of settings. In cinema, he worked with several major French directors, appearing in productions that have since become emblematic. His filmography reflects a consistent presence in both popular films and more auteur‑driven works, where he provided a discreet yet essential contribution. In parallel, Louis Navarre took part in numerous television dramas, particularly in police and historical series. He notably appeared in Schulmeister, l’espion de l’empereur, where he played a supporting role, demonstrating his versatility and ease in period productions. As a character actor, Louis Navarre distinguished himself through a steady and enduring career, marked by constant professionalism and a presence that strengthened the credibility of the projects in which he appeared

Born: November 20, 1936

Place of Birth: Lyon, Rhône, France

Known For

Filmography

1997
Sidecar

as Le proviseur

1990
1984
Night Patrol

as Bruno Lahire

1982
Shot Pattern

as Marco

1980
It's Not Me, It's Him

as Third producer

1979
I... For Icarus

as Maître Keller

1979
1978
Too Shy to Try

as Le chef de rayon

1978
L'Exercice du pouvoir

as General Morteron

1977
1975
The Pink Telephone

as Le serveur à la bouteille de Champagne, au restaurant

1975
The Wild Goose Chase

as Un représentant

1974
The Marvelous Visit

as Alphonse, photographer

1974
Un curé de choc

as Le commissaire Perrot

1974
Un amour de pluie

as Maitre d'hotel

1973
The Magnificent One

as The Romanian Interpreter who speaks Serbian (uncredited)

1973
1972
Scoundrel in White

as Un prétendant de Martine (non crédité)

1972
Dear Louise

as Lucien Pulpon

1972
Franz

as Armand

1969
The Sexy Dozen

as Dr. Lardier