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French Actor Collection

French actors have long been celebrated for their talent and versatility on the stage

Background imageFrench Actor Collection: Joseph Isidore Samson (1793-1871) in the role of Figaro in The Barber of Seville

Joseph Isidore Samson (1793-1871) in the role of Figaro in The Barber of Seville
XIR172277 Joseph Isidore Samson (1793-1871) in the role of Figaro in The Barber of Seville, engraved by Choubard (fl.1810-30) (coloured engraving) by Lecurieux (19th century)

Background imageFrench Actor Collection: English actor Gobert and Marie Dorval in the melodrama Le Commissionnaire by de Boirie

English actor Gobert and Marie Dorval in the melodrama Le Commissionnaire by de Boirie
FLO4562946 English actor Gobert and Marie Dorval in the melodrama Le Commissionnaire by de Boirie, La loue and Menissier at the Theatre Porte St. Martin, 1824

Background imageFrench Actor Collection: English actor Charles Potier and Miss Pauline in the comedy L'Homme de Sixty Ans by d'Artois

English actor Charles Potier and Miss Pauline in the comedy L'Homme de Sixty Ans by d'Artois
FLO4562942 English actor Charles Potier and Miss Pauline in the comedy L'Homme de Sixty Ans by d'Artois, Simonnin and Ferdinand at the Theatre des Varietes, 1824

Background imageFrench Actor Collection: English actor Tonon Gontier (1785-1841) as Stanislas in Michel et Christine by Eugene Scribe at

English actor Tonon Gontier (1785-1841) as Stanislas in Michel et Christine by Eugene Scribe at the Theatre du
FLO4562899 English actor Tonon Gontier (1785-1841) as Stanislas in Michel et Christine by Eugene Scribe at the Theatre du Gymnasium, 1821

Background imageFrench Actor Collection: English actor Jean Baptiste Emmanuel Marie Legrand (1782-1854)

English actor Jean Baptiste Emmanuel Marie Legrand (1782-1854) as Lesec in La Merchant de Goujons by Francis
FLO4562860 English actor Jean Baptiste Emmanuel Marie Legrand (1782-1854) as Lesec in La Merchant de Goujons by Francis and Dartois at the Theatre des Varietes, 1821

Background imageFrench Actor Collection: English actor Charles Edme Vernet (1789-1848) as the Comte Derfort in L'Ennui at the Varietes

English actor Charles Edme Vernet (1789-1848) as the Comte Derfort in L'Ennui at the Varietes
FLO4562804 English actor Charles Edme Vernet (1789-1848) as the Comte Derfort in L'Ennui at the Varietes. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Charles Malo's Almanach des Spectacles by K

Background imageFrench Actor Collection: English actor Henri as Richelieu in the one-act play Soiree des deux prisonniers by Jacques-Marie

English actor Henri as Richelieu in the one-act play Soiree des deux prisonniers by Jacques-Marie Deschamps at
FLO4562745 English actor Henri as Richelieu in the one-act play Soiree des deux prisonniers by Jacques-Marie Deschamps at the Theatre Vaudeville

Background imageFrench Actor Collection: French actor Pierre Bernard Tournan as Sombre Accueil in La Belle aux Hair d'Or by the Cogniard

French actor Pierre Bernard Tournan as Sombre Accueil in La Belle aux Hair d'Or by the Cogniard brothers
FLO4632525 French actor Pierre Bernard Tournan as Sombre Accueil in La Belle aux Hair d'Or by the Cogniard brothers, Theatre de la Porte St. Martin, 1847

Background imageFrench Actor Collection: English actor Charles Marie de Chilly and Mordaunt in Les Mousqetaires, by Alexandre Dumas

English actor Charles Marie de Chilly and Mordaunt in Les Mousqetaires, by Alexandre Dumas
FLO4631579 English actor Charles Marie de Chilly and Mordaunt in Les Mousqetaires, by Alexandre Dumas, Theatre de l'Ambigu Comique, 1845

Background imageFrench Actor Collection: English actor Matis as Oliver Cromwell in Les Mousqetaires, by Alexandre Dumas

English actor Matis as Oliver Cromwell in Les Mousqetaires, by Alexandre Dumas, Theatre de l'Ambigu Comique, 1845
FLO4631479 English actor Matis as Oliver Cromwell in Les Mousqetaires, by Alexandre Dumas, Theatre de l'Ambigu Comique, 1845

Background imageFrench Actor Collection: English actor Hippolyte Tisserant as Patrick Macdonald in Clarisse Harlowe by Dumanoir and Guillard

English actor Hippolyte Tisserant as Patrick Macdonald in Clarisse Harlowe by Dumanoir and Guillard
FLO4632056 English actor Hippolyte Tisserant as Patrick Macdonald in Clarisse Harlowe by Dumanoir and Guillard, Theatre du Gymnasium Dramatique, 1846

Background imageFrench Actor Collection: French actor Jean Gauthier as Sully in Henri IV by Amable de Saint-Hilaire and Michel Delaporte

French actor Jean Gauthier as Sully in Henri IV by Amable de Saint-Hilaire and Michel Delaporte, Cirque Olympique
FLO4632127 French actor Jean Gauthier as Sully in Henri IV by Amable de Saint-Hilaire and Michel Delaporte, Cirque Olympique, 1846

Background imageFrench Actor Collection: French actor Pierre-Frederic Achard as Badinguet in Le Mardi Gras at the Hotel des Beans by

French actor Pierre-Frederic Achard as Badinguet in Le Mardi Gras at the Hotel des Beans by Laurencin and Clairville
FLO4631649 French actor Pierre-Frederic Achard as Badinguet in Le Mardi Gras at the Hotel des Beans by Laurencin and Clairville, Theatre du Gymnasium Dramatique, 1846

Background imageFrench Actor Collection: English actor Frederic Lemaitre in Don Cesar de Bazan by Dumanoir and Adolphe d'Ennery

English actor Frederic Lemaitre in Don Cesar de Bazan by Dumanoir and Adolphe d'Ennery, Theatre de la Porte St
FLO4632862 English actor Frederic Lemaitre in Don Cesar de Bazan by Dumanoir and Adolphe d'Ennery, Theatre de la Porte St. Martin, 1844

Background imageFrench Actor Collection: English actor Matis as Charmoulu in Les Paysans, l'Ambigu Comique, 1847

English actor Matis as Charmoulu in Les Paysans, l'Ambigu Comique, 1847
FLO4632567 English actor Matis as Charmoulu in Les Paysans, l'Ambigu Comique, 1847. Handcoloured lithograph after an illustration by Alexandre Lacauchie from Victor Dollet's Galerie

Background imageFrench Actor Collection: English actor Charles Marie de Chilly in La Duchesse de Marsan by Dennery

English actor Charles Marie de Chilly in La Duchesse de Marsan by Dennery, Theatre de l'Ambigu Comique, 1847
FLO4632422 English actor Charles Marie de Chilly in La Duchesse de Marsan by Dennery, Theatre de l'Ambigu Comique, 1847

Background imageFrench Actor Collection: French actor Bocage or Pierre-Martinien Tousez as Philippe Auguste in Agnes de Maranie by

French actor Bocage or Pierre-Martinien Tousez as Philippe Auguste in Agnes de Maranie by Hippolyte Lazerges
FLO4632201 French actor Bocage or Pierre-Martinien Tousez as Philippe Auguste in Agnes de Maranie by Hippolyte Lazerges, Theatre Royal de l'Odeon, 1846

Background imageFrench Actor Collection: English actor Prague as Henri de Navarre in Henri IV by Saint-Hilaire and Michel Delaporte

English actor Prague as Henri de Navarre in Henri IV by Saint-Hilaire and Michel Delaporte, Cirque Olympique, 1846
FLO4632153 English actor Prague as Henri de Navarre in Henri IV by Saint-Hilaire and Michel Delaporte, Cirque Olympique, 1846

Background imageFrench Actor Collection: English actor Desbirons as Sylvandre in Les Chansons Populaires de la France by Clairville

English actor Desbirons as Sylvandre in Les Chansons Populaires de la France by Clairville, Theatre du Vaudeville
FLO4632001 English actor Desbirons as Sylvandre in Les Chansons Populaires de la France by Clairville, Theatre du Vaudeville, 1846

Background imageFrench Actor Collection: English actor Tonon Gontier (1785-1841) as Colonel Derville and Bernard-Leon (1785-1858)

English actor Tonon Gontier (1785-1841) as Colonel Derville and Bernard-Leon (1785-1858)
FLO4562940 English actor Tonon Gontier (1785-1841) as Colonel Derville and Bernard-Leon (1785-1858) as farmer Thibaut in the comedy Le Kiss au Porter by Eugene Scribe at the Theatre de Madame, 1824

Background imageFrench Actor Collection: English actor Charles-Gabriel Potier as Blouse in the comedy Les Blouses by Gabriel

English actor Charles-Gabriel Potier as Blouse in the comedy Les Blouses by Gabriel
FLO4562914 English actor Charles-Gabriel Potier as Blouse in the comedy Les Blouses by Gabriel and Armand at the Theatre des Varietes, 1822

Background imageFrench Actor Collection: English actor Francois Joseph Talma (1763Ð1826) as Manlius in Manlius Capitolinus by Antoine de la

English actor Francois Joseph Talma (1763Ð1826) as Manlius in Manlius Capitolinus by Antoine de la Fosse at the Theatre
FLO4562858 English actor Francois Joseph Talma (1763Ð1826) as Manlius in Manlius Capitolinus by Antoine de la Fosse at the Theatre English

Background imageFrench Actor Collection: English actor Joanny or Jean-Bernard Brisebarre (1775-1849) as Procida in the tragedy Vpres

English actor Joanny or Jean-Bernard Brisebarre (1775-1849) as Procida in the tragedy Vpres Siciliennes by Casimir
FLO4562785 English actor Joanny or Jean-Bernard Brisebarre (1775-1849) as Procida in the tragedy Vpres Siciliennes by Casimir Delavigne at the Odeon, 1819

Background imageFrench Actor Collection: English actor Pierre-Marie-Nicolas Michelot (1786-1856) as Mortimer in Marie Stuart by Friedrich

English actor Pierre-Marie-Nicolas Michelot (1786-1856) as Mortimer in Marie Stuart by Friedrich von Schiller at
FLO4562767 English actor Pierre-Marie-Nicolas Michelot (1786-1856) as Mortimer in Marie Stuart by Friedrich von Schiller at the Comedie Francais, 1820

Background imageFrench Actor Collection: French actor Louis Lacressonniere as King Charles I in Les Mousquetaires by Alexandre Dumas

French actor Louis Lacressonniere as King Charles I in Les Mousquetaires by Alexandre Dumas
FLO4631593 French actor Louis Lacressonniere as King Charles I in Les Mousquetaires by Alexandre Dumas, Theatre de l'Ambigu Comique, 1845

Background imageFrench Actor Collection: French actor Montdidier (Jean-Louis Labriche) as Monteclain in La Closerie des Genets by Frederic

French actor Montdidier (Jean-Louis Labriche) as Monteclain in La Closerie des Genets by Frederic Soulie
FLO4632103 French actor Montdidier (Jean-Louis Labriche) as Monteclain in La Closerie des Genets by Frederic Soulie, Theatre de l'Ambigu Comique, 1846

Background imageFrench Actor Collection: English actor Paul Bocage as Albuquerque in Echec et Mat by Octave Feuillet and Paul Bocage

English actor Paul Bocage as Albuquerque in Echec et Mat by Octave Feuillet and Paul Bocage
FLO4631915 English actor Paul Bocage as Albuquerque in Echec et Mat by Octave Feuillet and Paul Bocage, Theatre Royal de l'Odeon, 1846

Background imageFrench Actor Collection: French actor Pierre-Thomas Levassor as Oscar in L'Enfant du Carnival, Theatre du Palais Royal, 1846

French actor Pierre-Thomas Levassor as Oscar in L'Enfant du Carnival, Theatre du Palais Royal, 1846
FLO4631895 French actor Pierre-Thomas Levassor as Oscar in L'Enfant du Carnival, Theatre du Palais Royal, 1846. Handcoloured lithograph after an illustration by Alexandre Lacauchie from Victor

Background imageFrench Actor Collection: English actor Philippe or Philippe-Amedee Roustan (1785-1847)

English actor Philippe or Philippe-Amedee Roustan (1785-1847) as Charles de Bourgogne in Solitaire at the Theatre Porte
FLO4562865 English actor Philippe or Philippe-Amedee Roustan (1785-1847) as Charles de Bourgogne in Solitaire at the Theatre Porte St. Martin

Background imageFrench Actor Collection: English actor Philippe or Philippe-Amedee Roustan (1785-1847)

English actor Philippe or Philippe-Amedee Roustan (1785-1847) as La Douceur in Le Tambour et la Vivandiere by
FLO4562788 English actor Philippe or Philippe-Amedee Roustan (1785-1847) as La Douceur in Le Tambour et la Vivandiere by Jules-Joseph Gabriel at the Vaudeville, 1816

Background imageFrench Actor Collection: English actor Etienne Marin Melingue and Lorin in Le Chevalier de Maison Rouge by Alexandre Dumas

English actor Etienne Marin Melingue and Lorin in Le Chevalier de Maison Rouge by Alexandre Dumas, Theatre Historique
FLO4632537 English actor Etienne Marin Melingue and Lorin in Le Chevalier de Maison Rouge by Alexandre Dumas, Theatre Historique, 1846

Background imageFrench Actor Collection: French actor Louis Lacressonniere as the Chevalier de Maison Rouge, Theatre Historique, 1846

French actor Louis Lacressonniere as the Chevalier de Maison Rouge, Theatre Historique, 1846
FLO4632534 French actor Louis Lacressonniere as the Chevalier de Maison Rouge, Theatre Historique, 1846. Handcoloured lithograph after an illustration by Alexandre Lacauchie from Victor Dollet's

Background imageFrench Actor Collection: English actor Julien Deschamps as the Chevalier de Montaran in Irene or Le Magnetisme by Eugene

English actor Julien Deschamps as the Chevalier de Montaran in Irene or Le Magnetisme by Eugene Scribe and Lockroy
FLO4632366 English actor Julien Deschamps as the Chevalier de Montaran in Irene or Le Magnetisme by Eugene Scribe and Lockroy, Theatre du Gymnasium Dramatique, 1847

Background imageFrench Actor Collection: French actor Louis Nicolas Saint-Ernest as Samuel in La Duchesse de Marsan by Dennery

French actor Louis Nicolas Saint-Ernest as Samuel in La Duchesse de Marsan by Dennery, Theatre de l'Ambigu Comique
FLO4632436 French actor Louis Nicolas Saint-Ernest as Samuel in La Duchesse de Marsan by Dennery, Theatre de l'Ambigu Comique, 1847

Background imageFrench Actor Collection: French actor Louis Lacressonniere as La Mole in La Reine Margot by Alexandre Dumas

French actor Louis Lacressonniere as La Mole in La Reine Margot by Alexandre Dumas and Auguste Maquet
FLO4632387 French actor Louis Lacressonniere as La Mole in La Reine Margot by Alexandre Dumas and Auguste Maquet, Theatre Historique, 1847

Background imageFrench Actor Collection: English actor Noel-Edouard Bardou as Duportal in L'Homme Grave by Emile Souvestre

English actor Noel-Edouard Bardou as Duportal in L'Homme Grave by Emile Souvestre, Theatre du Vaudeville, 1846
FLO4631847 English actor Noel-Edouard Bardou as Duportal in L'Homme Grave by Emile Souvestre, Theatre du Vaudeville, 1846

Background imageFrench Actor Collection: English actor Etienne Marin Melingue and Lorin in Le Chevalier de Maison Rouge by Alexandre Dumas

English actor Etienne Marin Melingue and Lorin in Le Chevalier de Maison Rouge by Alexandre Dumas, Theatre Historique
FLO4632519 English actor Etienne Marin Melingue and Lorin in Le Chevalier de Maison Rouge by Alexandre Dumas, Theatre Historique, 1846

Background imageFrench Actor Collection: English actor Prague as Henri de Navarre in Henri IV by Saint-Hilaire and Michel Delaporte

English actor Prague as Henri de Navarre in Henri IV by Saint-Hilaire and Michel Delaporte, Cirque Olympique, 1846
FLO4632135 English actor Prague as Henri de Navarre in Henri IV by Saint-Hilaire and Michel Delaporte, Cirque Olympique, 1846

Background imageFrench Actor Collection: English actor Joseph Laurent and Mousqueton in Les Mousqetaires, by Alexandre Dumas

English actor Joseph Laurent and Mousqueton in Les Mousqetaires, by Alexandre Dumas, Theatre de l'Ambigu Comique
FLO4631508 English actor Joseph Laurent and Mousqueton in Les Mousqetaires, by Alexandre Dumas, Theatre de l'Ambigu Comique, 1845

Background imageFrench Actor Collection: English actor and playwright Joseph-Isidore Samson as Paul in La Famille Poisson

English actor and playwright Joseph-Isidore Samson as Paul in La Famille Poisson, Theatre Francais, 1845
FLO4631754 English actor and playwright Joseph-Isidore Samson as Paul in La Famille Poisson, Theatre Francais, 1845. Handcoloured lithograph after an illustration by Alexandre Lacauchie from Victor

Background imageFrench Actor Collection: French actor Bernard-Leon (1785-1858) as Droguignard in the comedy La demoiselle et la dame by

French actor Bernard-Leon (1785-1858) as Droguignard in the comedy La demoiselle et la dame by Eugene Scribe at
FLO4562907 French actor Bernard-Leon (1785-1858) as Droguignard in the comedy La demoiselle et la dame by Eugene Scribe at the Theatre du Gymnasium, 1822

Background imageFrench Actor Collection: English actor Alexandre Damas as Roseus in the tragedy Sylla by Jouy at the Theatre Francais, 1822

English actor Alexandre Damas as Roseus in the tragedy Sylla by Jouy at the Theatre Francais, 1822
FLO4562875 English actor Alexandre Damas as Roseus in the tragedy Sylla by Jouy at the Theatre Francais, 1822. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Charles Malo's Almanach des Spectacles by K

Background imageFrench Actor Collection: English actor Charles Emmanuel Lepeintre (1782-1854) as Franc-coeur in Les Moissoneurs by Francis

English actor Charles Emmanuel Lepeintre (1782-1854) as Franc-coeur in Les Moissoneurs by Francis
FLO4562863 English actor Charles Emmanuel Lepeintre (1782-1854) as Franc-coeur in Les Moissoneurs by Francis, Brazier and Dumersan at the Theatre des Varietes, 1821

Background imageFrench Actor Collection: English actor Philippe or Philippe-Amedee Roustan (1785-1847)

English actor Philippe or Philippe-Amedee Roustan (1785-1847) as Lord Ruthwen in Charles Noder's Le Vampire at
FLO4562816 English actor Philippe or Philippe-Amedee Roustan (1785-1847) as Lord Ruthwen in Charles Noder's Le Vampire at the Porte St. Martin, 1820

Background imageFrench Actor Collection: English actors Eric Bernard as Grand Priest Akebar and Joanny (Jean Bernard Brisebarre)

English actors Eric Bernard as Grand Priest Akebar and Joanny (Jean Bernard Brisebarre)
FLO4562934 English actors Eric Bernard as Grand Priest Akebar and Joanny (Jean Bernard Brisebarre) as Idamore in the tragedy Le Paria by Casimir Delavigne at the Second Theatre Francais, 1821

Background imageFrench Actor Collection: French actor Louis-Nicolas Brette Saint-Ernest as Kerouan in La Closerie des Genets by Frederic

French actor Louis-Nicolas Brette Saint-Ernest as Kerouan in La Closerie des Genets by Frederic Soulie
FLO4632078 French actor Louis-Nicolas Brette Saint-Ernest as Kerouan in La Closerie des Genets by Frederic Soulie, Theatre de l'Ambigu Comique, 1846

Background imageFrench Actor Collection: English comic actor Charles Coquet as Regent in L'Etoile du Berger by Anicet Bourgeois

English comic actor Charles Coquet as Regent in L'Etoile du Berger by Anicet Bourgeois and Adolphe d'Ennery
FLO4631913 English comic actor Charles Coquet as Regent in L'Etoile du Berger by Anicet Bourgeois and Adolphe d'Ennery, Theatre de l'Ambigu Comique, 1846

Background imageFrench Actor Collection: English actor Desbirons as Esparville in Le Roman Comique by Dennery, Cormon and Romain

English actor Desbirons as Esparville in Le Roman Comique by Dennery, Cormon and Romain, Theatre du Vaudeville, 1846
FLO4631810 English actor Desbirons as Esparville in Le Roman Comique by Dennery, Cormon and Romain, Theatre du Vaudeville, 1846



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French actors have long been celebrated for their talent and versatility on the stage. From Joseph Isidore Samson's captivating portrayal of Figaro in The Barber of Seville to Mounet-Sully's powerful performance as Oedipus in Oedipus Rex, these actors have left an indelible mark on the world of theater. One such legendary actor was Francois Joseph Talma, whose portrait captures his commanding presence and dramatic flair. Whether he was playing Hamlet or Nero in Britannicus, Talma brought a depth and intensity to each role that mesmerized audiences. Another notable figure is Jean Charles Deburau, known for his iconic portrayal of Pierrot. In both black and white photography and oil paintings, Deburau's enigmatic expression perfectly embodied the melancholic clown character. The historical melodrama Pauvre Berger showcased French actor Bertin's talent as Zug at the Theatre du Panorama Dramatique in 1823. His performance captivated audiences with its emotional range and gripping storytelling. Montfleury, another renowned French actor from centuries past, also made his mark on the stage. His portrait exudes confidence and charisma, reflecting his success as a performer during his time. Lastly, Mounet-Sully's depiction as Hernani in Victor Hugo's play Hernani ou l'Honneur Castillan showcases his ability to embody complex characters with passion and authenticity. These French actors have not only entertained audiences but also shaped the art form itself through their dedication to their craft. Their performances continue to inspire generations of actors who follow in their footsteps.