Daniel Ceccaldi

Acting

Daniel Ceccaldi

Born July 25, 1927 · Meaux, Seine-et-Marne, France

Died March 27, 2003 · aged 75

Daniel Ceccaldi (July 25, 1927 – March 27, 2003) was a French actor. He was born in Meaux, Seine-et-Marne, France. The mild-mannered Daniel Ceccaldi is famous as Claude Jade's father Lucien Darbon in François Truffaut's movies Stolen Kisses and Bed & Board.Note: Christine refers to him twice as "Lucien", not papa, indicating perhaps that he is not her biological father, echoing Truffaut's own exp…

Known For

L'Hôtel de la plageL'Hôtel de la plage · 1978
L'Hôtel de la plage
5.61978
MovieComedyRomance
Visitors young and old get up to fun antics and romance at a seaside hotel in Brittany, France.
The ToyThe Toy · 1976
The Toy
6.91976
MovieComedyDrama
When Francois, a journalist, tours a big store for an article, he is chosen by the son of the newspaper's owner, Rambal-Cochet, as his new toy. Needing money and unwilling to quit his job, Francois agrees to this ridiculous assignment. Gradually befriending the spoiled boy, he induces him to play at making a newspaper, unveiling publicly the tyrannical way of life of the father. The powerful emotional climax we experience with the child astonishes both men.
Bed and BoardBed and Board · 1970
Bed and Board
7.11970
MovieComedyDrama
Parisian everyman Antoine Doinel has married his sweetheart Christine Darbon, and the newlyweds have set up a cozy domestic life of selling flowers and giving violin lessons while Antoine fitfully works on his long-gestating novel. As Christine becomes pregnant with the couple's first child, Antoine finds himself enraptured with a young Japanese beauty. The complications change the course of their relationship forever.
ÉlisaÉlisa · 1957
Élisa
8.01957
MovieDrama
Recently released from reform school, Élisa works at Madame Irma's before moving to Paris, where her success is growing. On a trip to the provinces, she meets Bernard, a blind man. They soon fall in love, but Élisa hides her activities from him. When he finds out, he hits her. The situation quickly degenerates.
The ConspiracyThe Conspiracy · 1973
The Conspiracy
5.71973
MovieDramaAction
Paris 1960. DeGaulle determines to end a bitter war in Algeria by granting its independence. Millions oppose him, including a group of DeGaulle's disenchanted Arm Officers. In a desperate attempt to save the colony for France, they plan a daring jailbreak of their imprisoned leader. A network of snitches inform a tenacious detective leading to an explosive three-way cat-and-mouse game among the rebels, the Gaullist politicos and the police.
Who Stole the Body?Who Stole the Body? · 1963
Who Stole the Body?
7.01963
MovieComedy
Edouard and Félix work in a real estate agency. One day, they are threatened with dismissal if they don't manage to sell a very isolated house to an elderly, silver and somewhat unusual Englishwoman. In the house, they discover a corpse. The visit is spent dragging the corpse from room to room, cupboard to chest, so as not to frighten the otherwise impressed buyer. But the corpse disappears. He has to be found before the deed can be signed. The two salesmen become detectives, tracking down the dead man's many female acquaintances. All the seducer's conquests are sifted through, to find the one who left her jewels at the scene of the crime.
Une merveilleuse journéeUne merveilleuse journée · 1980
Une merveilleuse journée
5.71980
MovieComedy
The unusual day of a young pharmacist's assistant, between Deauville and Cassis.
Le MaestroLe Maestro · 1977
Le Maestro
4.31977
MovieComedy
The eldest daughter of Germaine lives in concubinage with Hubert. She is determined to marry her youngest Corinne, upon her return from England. This one meets the beautiful Maestro, a friend of Hubert.

Movies

L'Hôtel de la plageL'Hôtel de la plage · 1978
L'Hôtel de la plage
5.61978
MovieComedyRomance
Visitors young and old get up to fun antics and romance at a seaside hotel in Brittany, France.
The ToyThe Toy · 1976
The Toy
6.91976
MovieComedyDrama
When Francois, a journalist, tours a big store for an article, he is chosen by the son of the newspaper's owner, Rambal-Cochet, as his new toy. Needing money and unwilling to quit his job, Francois agrees to this ridiculous assignment. Gradually befriending the spoiled boy, he induces him to play at making a newspaper, unveiling publicly the tyrannical way of life of the father. The powerful emotional climax we experience with the child astonishes both men.
Bed and BoardBed and Board · 1970
Bed and Board
7.11970
MovieComedyDrama
Parisian everyman Antoine Doinel has married his sweetheart Christine Darbon, and the newlyweds have set up a cozy domestic life of selling flowers and giving violin lessons while Antoine fitfully works on his long-gestating novel. As Christine becomes pregnant with the couple's first child, Antoine finds himself enraptured with a young Japanese beauty. The complications change the course of their relationship forever.
ÉlisaÉlisa · 1957
Élisa
8.01957
MovieDrama
Recently released from reform school, Élisa works at Madame Irma's before moving to Paris, where her success is growing. On a trip to the provinces, she meets Bernard, a blind man. They soon fall in love, but Élisa hides her activities from him. When he finds out, he hits her. The situation quickly degenerates.
The ConspiracyThe Conspiracy · 1973
The Conspiracy
5.71973
MovieDramaAction
Paris 1960. DeGaulle determines to end a bitter war in Algeria by granting its independence. Millions oppose him, including a group of DeGaulle's disenchanted Arm Officers. In a desperate attempt to save the colony for France, they plan a daring jailbreak of their imprisoned leader. A network of snitches inform a tenacious detective leading to an explosive three-way cat-and-mouse game among the rebels, the Gaullist politicos and the police.
Who Stole the Body?Who Stole the Body? · 1963
Who Stole the Body?
7.01963
MovieComedy
Edouard and Félix work in a real estate agency. One day, they are threatened with dismissal if they don't manage to sell a very isolated house to an elderly, silver and somewhat unusual Englishwoman. In the house, they discover a corpse. The visit is spent dragging the corpse from room to room, cupboard to chest, so as not to frighten the otherwise impressed buyer. But the corpse disappears. He has to be found before the deed can be signed. The two salesmen become detectives, tracking down the dead man's many female acquaintances. All the seducer's conquests are sifted through, to find the one who left her jewels at the scene of the crime.
Une merveilleuse journéeUne merveilleuse journée · 1980
Une merveilleuse journée
5.71980
MovieComedy
The unusual day of a young pharmacist's assistant, between Deauville and Cassis.
Le MaestroLe Maestro · 1977
Le Maestro
4.31977
MovieComedy
The eldest daughter of Germaine lives in concubinage with Hubert. She is determined to marry her youngest Corinne, upon her return from England. This one meets the beautiful Maestro, a friend of Hubert.
Good Evening ParisGood Evening Paris · 1956
Good Evening Paris
10.01956
MovieComedyRomance
A foreign pianist who comes to visit Paris is ripped off by a young man and his sister. But he soon falls in love with this one.
Squeak-squeakSqueak-squeak · 1963
Squeak-squeak
6.81963
MovieComedy
Léonard Monestier owns a large fortune, alas his wife Cynthia made a bad investment in a worthless oil concession. Far from letting this get him down, Léonard decides to find a sucker to buy this concession from him. Right on cue appears Antoine Brévin, a befuddled billionaire who is very interested in Léonard's beautiful daughter Patricia and would do anything to win her hand...
The Soft SkinThe Soft Skin · 1964
The Soft Skin
7.11964
MovieDramaRomance
Pierre Lachenay is a well-known publisher and lecturer, married to Franca and father of Sabine. He starts a love affair with air hostess Nicole, which Pierre is hiding, but he cannot stay away from her.
Love in the AfternoonLove in the Afternoon · 1972
Love in the Afternoon
7.31972
MovieDramaRomance
Frederic leads a bourgeois life; he is a partner in a small Paris office and is happily married to Helene, a teacher expecting her second child. In the afternoons, Frederic daydreams about other women, but has no intention of taking any action. One day, Chloe, who had been a mistress of an old friend, begins dropping by his office. They meet as friends, irregularly in the afternoons, till eventually Chloe decides to seduce Frederic, causing him a moral dilemma.
Friends of the familyFriends of the family · 1964
Friends of the family
5.41964
MovieComedy
Leon Rollo whose nickname is "Patate" is an inventor adored by his wife and is daughter. He is mostly happy but his best friend Noël seems to succeed in everything he undertakes... Patate become increasingly jealous of this incredible luck.
Monsieur le Président Directeur GénéralMonsieur le Président Directeur Général · 1966
Monsieur le Président Directeur Général
5.01966
Movie
In order to appoint his new right-hand man, a CEO decides to organize a weekend with all the candidates.
The Frenchman's SonThe Frenchman's Son · 1999
The Frenchman's Son
6.51999
MovieAdventureComedy
A young boy and his two grandmothers flee from headhunters and other villainous types in the Brazilian rain forest in this wacky family adventure. Benjamin, whose mom is dead and whose dad is off in the jungle searching for gold, is more cool-headed than his two grandmothers, both of whom hate one another. Upper class teacher bristles at the coarse behavior of working class Suzanne, who shoplifts and cheats at cards. Soon bad guys threaten them, and the chase begins.
Stolen KissesStolen Kisses · 1968
Stolen Kisses
7.31968
MovieComedyDrama
The third in a series of films featuring François Truffaut's alter-ego, Antoine Doinel, the story resumes with Antoine being discharged from military service. His sweetheart Christine's father lands Antoine a job as a security guard, which he promptly loses. Stumbling into a position assisting a private detective, Antoine falls for his employers' seductive wife, Fabienne, and finds that he must choose between the older woman and Christine.
Not Dumb, the BirdNot Dumb, the Bird · 1972
Not Dumb, the Bird
5.61972
MovieComedyCrime
An old lady is far from suspecting everything that is going on behind her back, in particular what her servants are up to.
It Will Hurt!It Will Hurt! · 1982
It Will Hurt!
2.91982
MovieComedy
A film producer on the verge of ruin decides to make an erotic film.
Queen MargotQueen Margot · 1954
Queen Margot
7.11954
MovieDramaHistory
Marguerite de Valois, daughter of Catherine de Médicis, celebrates her wedding with Henri de Navarre. Officially, it's a rapprochement between the League and the Huguenots. In fact, it was an opportunity to bring all the Huguenots to Paris and kill them all at once. King Charles IX fails in his attempt on Coligny's life. Queen Margot tries to save her husband from the St. Bartholomew's Day massacre by preventing the annulment of his marriage, forcing Henri to share her bed. Two knights from opposing camps are wounded and, saved în extremis, are hidden together by the queen and her cousin. Margot falls in love with one of them, but has to run to warn her husband of a new attack...
Hôpital souterrainHôpital souterrain · 2002
Hôpital souterrain
7.02002
MovieFantasyThriller
During a weekend on the small island of Roz Ven, Marine, an eight-year-old girl who had come with her parents, disappeared while the three of them were visiting a mysterious underground museum. The police are immediately put in charge of the investigation, but it stalls: despite numerous hypotheses, none of them seems to fit and the disappearance remains unexplained.
For a Cop's HideFor a Cop's Hide · 1981
For a Cop's Hide
5.81981
MovieThrillerAction
Victim of manipulation, Cop Choucas is wanted for two murders and searched for by every cop in town.
A Golden WidowA Golden Widow · 1969
A Golden Widow
5.11969
MovieComedy
A woman learns that she is sole legatee of her forgotten rich uncle, but there is a small problem: she's got to be a widow to latch onto the dough or the fortune will go to a vague sect...
That Man from RioThat Man from Rio · 1964
That Man from Rio
7.41964
MovieAdventureAction
French military man Adrien Dufourquet gets an eight-day furlough to visit his fiancée, Agnès. But when he arrives in Paris, he learns that her late father's partner, museum curator Professor Catalan, has just been kidnapped by a group of Amazon tribesmen who have also stolen a priceless statue from the museum. Adrien and Agnès pursue the kidnappers to Brazil, where they learn that the statue is the key to a hidden Amazon treasure.
Caroline and the RebelsCaroline and the Rebels · 1955
Caroline and the Rebels
6.51955
MovieAdventureRomance
A French officer and his sister develop an inappropriate attraction, leading to comical misadventures and an unexpected twist that brings them closer despite their forbidden desire.

TV Shows

Sacrée soiréeSacrée soirée · 1987
Sacrée soirée
5.71987
Series
Champs-ElyséesChamps-Elysées · 1982
Champs-Elysées
6.81982
Series
Numéro unNuméro un · 1975
Numéro un
7.51975
Series
A French variety show.
At Theatre TonightAt Theatre Tonight · 1966
At Theatre Tonight
7.01966
SeriesComedyDrama
At Theater tonight is a TV show broadcasted from 25th August 1966 to 21st September 1985. The show is broadcast plays recorded in two or three days, during public performances at the Théâtre Marigny on the Champs-Élysées, or sometimes Edouard VII theater.
The OctopusThe Octopus · 1984
The Octopus
7.81984
SeriesDramaCrime
An epic crime saga of power, money, violence and corruption. The mafia controls everything through local and international networks like an octopus, and anyone who tries to bring them down pays the ultimate price.
Studio GabrielStudio Gabriel · 1994
Studio Gabriel
6.51994
Series
Graf LucknerGraf Luckner · 1971
Graf Luckner
10.01971
SeriesFamily
Between the first and second World Wars, we portray glorified and renown naval sea officer Felix Graf von Lucker and his fictitious ship Niobe, which is the 1887 built Amphitrite from Southampton. Von Luckner is famous for his tactical genius in the first World War, especially sinking 14 enemy ships and only losing one crewman, whilst always seeking a peaceful outcome - making him the ideal seaman.
Vive la vieVive la vie · 1966
Vive la vie
8.01966
SeriesComedy
Agence InterimAgence Interim · 1969
Agence Interim
10.01969
SeriesComedy
Dieu seul me voit (Versailles-Chantiers) - version interminableDieu seul me voit (Versailles-Chantiers) - version interminable · 2008
Dieu seul me voit (Versailles-Chantiers) - version interminable
9.02008
SeriesComedyDrama