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Gérard Hernandez, actor
Actor

Gérard Hernandez: Movies & Box Office

films
24
on screen
1960–2024
box office
$90.7M
average score
79
Born
January 20, 1933 (age 93)
Birthplace
Valladolid, Second Spanish Republic
Full name
Julio Gerardo Hernandez
Citizenship
Spain, France
Occupations
Actor, Voice Actor
Years active
1955-present
Biggest hits

The Best Gérard Hernandez Movies

The films of Gérard Hernandez that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: Asterix: The Secret of the Magic Potion (2018) leads with $48.3M. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.

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Career at a glance

Gérard Hernandez's Career in Numbers

Gérard Hernandez's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Gérard Hernandez works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Le Trou (1960) to Josep (2022), and the 1980s were the busiest decade.

Gérard Hernandez Movies by Decade

  1. 1960s 3
  2. 1970s 6
  3. 1980s 8
  4. 1990s 2
  5. 2010s 2
  6. 2020s 1

The 1980s were Gérard Hernandez's busiest decade, with 8 films.

Gérard Hernandez Movies by Genre

  • Comedy 9
  • Drama 5
  • Adventure 3
  • Family 2
  • Biography 1
  • Sci-Fi 1
  • Crime 1

Comedy is the genre Gérard Hernandez has worked in most, with 9 films, ahead of drama (5).

Gérard Hernandez Career Milestones

First film
Le Trou 1960
Biggest box office hit
Asterix: The Secret of the Magic Potion $48.3M worldwide
Best-rated film
Josep Movie Echo Score 82
Newest film
Josep 2022
24 credits

Gérard Hernandez Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Gérard Hernandez is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 79. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Biography

Who Is Gérard Hernandez?

Gérard Hernandez was born in Valladolid, Second Spanish Republic in 1933 and is 93 years old. Credited on films since 1960, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Julio Gerardo 'Gérard' Hernandez was born on 20 January 1933, in the city of Valladolid, which was part of the Second Spanish Republic at that time. He moved to France and was naturalized in 1975. Hernandez is most famous for his distinguishable mustache and his dense work as a voice actor. He has provided his voice for multiple cartoon and live-action characters in French dubbed versions. Most notable among these are Gonzo from The Muppet Show, Professor Moriarty from Sherlock Hound, and Papa and Grouchy Smurf from The Smurfs. Moreover, he voiced Franz Sanchez, a character from the James Bond film 'Licence to Kill'. His significant films include Coup de Torchon (1981), where he worked alongside Jean-Pierre Marielle and Philippe Noiret. Apart from his work in films, Hernandez is known for his presence on French television during the 1970s and 1980s, where he was featured in game shows like Les Jeux de 20 heures and L'Académie des neuf. He also had a successful stint as the host of Les Affaires sont les Affaires, aired on Canal+ during the mid-1980s. Hernandez is also recognized for his roles in the TV series Père et Maire and Scènes de Ménages, respectively broadcast from 2002 to 2009, and since 2009.

FAQ

Gérard Hernandez: Questions & Answers

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

How many movies has Gérard Hernandez been in?

Gérard Hernandez is credited on 24 films, from 1960 to 2024. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Gérard Hernandez's highest-grossing movie?

Asterix: The Secret of the Magic Potion (2018) is Gérard Hernandez's biggest box office hit, with $48.3M worldwide, ahead of The Eighth Day (1996) ($33M). Across every film with box office figures, Gérard Hernandez's movies have made $90.7M.

Gérard Hernandez's biggest hits

What is the best Gérard Hernandez movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Gérard Hernandez's best-rated film is Josep (2022) with a score of 82, followed by Asterix: The Secret of the Magic Potion (2018) (75).

Best Gérard Hernandez movies, ranked

How old is Gérard Hernandez?

Gérard Hernandez is 93 years old, born on January 20, 1933 in Valladolid, Second Spanish Republic.

What is Gérard Hernandez's newest movie?

The most recent film on Gérard Hernandez's filmography is On a volé ma VF (2024), in the role of Self (archive footage).

Who does Gérard Hernandez work with most often?

Gérard Hernandez shares the most films with François Morel (2 films) and Daniel Auteuil (2 films).

The Best Gérard Hernandez Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 24 credits.

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