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Charles Boyer Biography

Birth Name:Charles Boyer

Birth Place:Figeac, Lot, France

Profession Actor, Producer, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

Received the 1974 Best Supporting Actor award from the New York Film Critics Circle
Was awarded two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
During World War I, he performed comic sketches for soldiers while he worked as a hospital orderly in France
Quote: "I do not know when I became so nice-looking as they all say․ I suppose it was when I lost my hair and began experimenting with the toupees․ In silent films, I looked like a bandit who eats little children․"
Quote: "In America, when you have an accent, in the mind of the people they associate you with kissing hands and being gallant․ I think this has harmed me, just as it has harmed me to be followed and plagued by a line I never even said․"
Quote: "That love at first sight should happen to me was Life's most delicious revenge on a self-opinionated fool․"
Widely recognized for his roles in romantic dramas
Would often wear lifts on his shoes that made him seem six feet tall on screen
Would wear a toupee for his movie roles since he was half bald by his twenties
In 1942, he was naturalized as an American citizen
Is the inspiration for the creation of Pepé Le Pew

Awards

1935Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (August): winner
1935Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (June): winner
1937NBR Award-Best Acting: winner
1937Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (May): winner
1938Oscar-Best Actor in a Leading Role: nominated
1938Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (September): winner
1938Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (January): winner
1938Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (February): winner
1939Oscar-Best Actor in a Leading Role: nominated
1939Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (June): winner
1939Gold Medal-Best Actor: winner
1940Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (August): winner
1941Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (May): winner
1941Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (October): winner
1942Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (January): winner
1942Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (September): winner
1944Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (August): winner
1945Oscar-Best Actor in a Leading Role: nominated
1945Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (February): winner
1946Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (August): winner
1948Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (March): winner
1948Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (July): winner
1951Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (July): winner
1952Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (September): winner
1953Golden Globe-Best Actor - Drama: nominated
1957Primetime Emmy-Best Continuing Performance by an Actor in a Dramatic Series: nominated
1962Oscar-Best Actor in a Leading Role: nominated
1962Golden Laurel-Top Male Dramatic Performance: nominated
1974Special Mention-: winner
1974NYFCC Award-Best Supporting Actor: winner