Claude Boissol

Director, Writer, Actor

June 15, 1920 — May 25, 2016 (95 years)
Claude Boissol was a French film and television director and screenwriter, recognized for his contributions to mid-20th-century French cinema and television. Born in Paris, he began his career as an assistant director, collaborating with filmmakers such as Jacques Becker and Yves Allégret. Boissol made his directorial debut with Three Boys, One Girl (1948). His notable works include The Whole Town Accuses (1956) and Julie the Redhead (1959). In television, he co-created the long-running crime series Commissaire Moulin, which aired from 1976 to 2008. Boissol's work is characterized by its narrative depth and exploration of human relationships.

Known For

  • Mr. Leguignon Lampiste
    Mr. Leguignon Lampiste1952
  • Poly
    Poly9 seasons
  • Globe Trotters
    Globe Trotters3 seasons
  • Police Commissioner Moulin
    Police Commissioner Moulin8 seasons
  • Julie the Redhead
    Julie the Redhead1959
  • The Investigations of Commissioner Maigret
    The Investigations of Commissioner Maigret1 season
  • Three Etc.'s and the Colonel
    Three Etc.'s and the Colonel1960
  • Rasputin
    Rasputin1954
  • La peau de l'ours
    La peau de l'ours1957
  • Prelude to Glory
    Prelude to Glory1950
  • The Pawn
    The Pawn6 episodes