Marcel Hillaire

1908–1988 · German-born American character actor

Marcel Hillaire was a German-born character actor who had a lengthy career, appearing on stage, in films and on television. Hillaire was recognizable by his gaunt appearance and his accent, which seemed to be a combination of French and German.

Marcel Hillaire, in order

1. 1954 Sabrina: acted · directed by Billy Wilder · critics 89%, audiences 89% · streaming on MGM+, Kanopy, Hoopla
2. 1959 It Happened to Jane: acted · directed by Richard Quine
3. 1960 North to Alaska: acted · directed by Henry Hathaway and John Wayne
4. 1960 Seven Thieves: acted · directed by Henry Hathaway
5. 1961 The Honeymoon Machine: acted · directed by Richard Thorpe
6. 1962 Bon Voyage!: acted · directed by James Neilson
7. 1962 Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse: acted · directed by Vincente Minnelli
8. 1963 Take Her, She's Mine: acted · directed by Henry Koster · audiences 67%
9. 1964 McHale's Navy: acted · directed by Edward Montagne · audiences 62%
10. 1964 What a Way to Go!: acted · directed by J. Lee Thompson
11. 1964 Wild and Wonderful: acted · directed by Michael Anderson
12. 1965 A Very Special Favor: acted · directed by Michael Gordon
13. 1965 The Art of Love: acted · directed by Norman Jewison
14. 1966 Made in Paris: acted · directed by Boris Sagal
15. 1966 Murderers' Row: acted · directed by Henry Levin
16. 1967 Monkeys, Go Home!: acted · directed by Andrew V. McLaglen
17. 1969 Take the Money and Run: acted · directed by Woody Allen · critics 90%, audiences 80%