Actor

Daniel Auteuil: Movies & Box Office

films: 88
on screen: 1975–2026
box office: $289M
average score: 76

Born: January 24, 1950 (age 76)
Birthplace: Algiers, French Algeria
Citizenship: French
Occupations: Actor, film director, screenwriter
Years active: 1974-present
Spouses: Anne Jousset, Emmanuelle Béart, Aude Ambroggi
Children: 3

Known for

The Best Daniel Auteuil Movies

The highest-rated films Daniel Auteuil is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Farewell, Mr. Haffmann (2024) scores highest, at 82. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.

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Career at a glance

Daniel Auteuil's Career in Numbers

Daniel Auteuil's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Daniel Auteuil works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Act of Aggression (1975) to A Private Life (2026), and the 2000s were the busiest decade.

Daniel Auteuil Movies by Decade

1970s 7
1980s 18
1990s 12
2000s 28
2010s 14
2020s 6

The 2000s were Daniel Auteuil's busiest decade, with 28 films.

Daniel Auteuil Movies by Genre

Drama 36
Comedy 25
Crime 8
Romance 7
Thriller 4
Mystery 2
Family 1
Biography 1
Music 1

Drama is the genre Daniel Auteuil has worked in most, with 36 films, ahead of comedy (25).

Daniel Auteuil Career Milestones

First film: Act of Aggression 1975
Biggest box office hit: The Closet $50.1M worldwide
Best-rated film: Farewell, Mr. Haffmann Movie Echo Score 82
Newest film: A Private Life 2026

88 credits

Daniel Auteuil Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Daniel Auteuil is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 76. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Daniel Auteuil Movies as an Actor

Daniel Auteuil in Documentaries & Specials

Biography

Who Is Daniel Auteuil?

Daniel Auteuil was born in Algiers, French Algeria in 1950 and is 76 years old. Credited on films since 1975, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Daniel Auteuil, a French actor and director, is known for appearing in a wide range of film genres such as period dramas, romantic comedies, and crime thrillers. His outstanding performance as Ugolin Soubeyran in Jean de Florette and Manon des Sources won him a César Award for Best Actor in 1987. He also won the BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for the same role. Besides this, Auteuil won the Best Actor Award at the Cannes Film Festival in 1996 alongside Belgian actor Pascal Duquenne. With all these accolades, Auteuil is considered one of the most respected actors in France.

Born in Algiers, French Algeria, on 24th January 1950, Auteuil's parents were opera singers. He took up stage acting at the age of 16 in Chekhov's La Demande en mariage, and made his film debut in 1972. Auteuil didn't have a smooth journey into the industry; despite several attempts, he was never accepted into the Conservatoire national supérieur d'art dramatique. However, this didn't stop him from pursuing his career, and by 1970 he was making his debut in théâtre national populaire in Early Morning. Auteuil continued to gain recognition with roles in various films and TV series, gaining international recognition with his roles in Jean de Florette and Manon des Sources in 1986.

Works with

Who Daniel Auteuil Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Daniel Auteuil shares the most films with. Catherine Deneuve comes first, with 6 films together, followed by Josiane Balasko (6).

FAQ

Daniel Auteuil: Questions & Answers

How many movies Daniel Auteuil has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Daniel Auteuil been in?

Daniel Auteuil is credited on 88 films, from 1975 to 2026. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Daniel Auteuil's highest-grossing movie?

The Closet (2001) is Daniel Auteuil's biggest box office hit, with $50.1M worldwide, ahead of The Eighth Day (1996) ($33M). Across every film with box office figures, Daniel Auteuil's movies have made $289M.

Daniel Auteuil's biggest hits

What is the best Daniel Auteuil movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Daniel Auteuil's best-rated film is Farewell, Mr. Haffmann (2024) with a score of 82, followed by La Belle Époque (2019) (79).

Best Daniel Auteuil movies, ranked

How old is Daniel Auteuil?

Daniel Auteuil is 76 years old, born on January 24, 1950 in Algiers, French Algeria.

What is Daniel Auteuil's newest movie?

The most recent film on Daniel Auteuil's filmography is A Private Life (2026), in the role of Gabriel Haddad.

Who does Daniel Auteuil work with most often?

Daniel Auteuil shares the most films with Catherine Deneuve (6 films), Josiane Balasko (6 films) and Gérard Depardieu (6 films).

The Best Daniel Auteuil Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 88 credits.

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