Michael Lonsdale
French actor
- Born
- 24 May 1931Paris
- Died
- 21 September 2020aged 89 · París
- Nationality
France - Star sign
- Gemini
- Years active
- 1962–2011
Known for
About Michael Lonsdale
Michael Lonsdale was a French actor. They were born on 24 May 1931 in Paris. Their career spanned 17 titles, among them Mists of Time (2009), Munich (2005) and The Name of the Rose (1986).
Their career in figures
The earliest credit MovieNCo has for Michael Lonsdale is The Trial (1962); in all, 17 films over 49 years. Their title most voted by MovieNCo readers is Mists of Time (2009), with 165 votes. Their busiest decade is the 2000s, with 6 titles. The person they have worked with most is Mathieu Amalric, on 2 films, among them Munich and Heartbeat Detector.
Latest work
Full filmography (17)- 2011
The Cardboard Village
Il vecchio prete
- 2010
Of Gods and Men
Luc
- 2008
A War in Hollywood
Reporter
- 2009
Mists of Time
Theon
- 2007
- 2006
Goya's Ghosts
Inquisitor General
- 2005
- 2004
5x2 (Five Times Two)
Bernard
Where to watch Michael Lonsdale
Their films and TV shows you can watch now in the UK, and where.
- 2005
- 1986
- 1981
- 1979
- 1973
- 1993
- 1968
- 1962
Availability checked on 9 November 2026.
The best Michael Lonsdale films
By MovieNCo readers' ratings.
- The Name of the Rose 1986
- The Day of the Jackal 1973
- The Remains of the Day 1993
- Chariots of Fire 1981
- Munich 2005
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Questions about Michael Lonsdale
Where was Michael Lonsdale born?
Michael Lonsdale was born on 24 May 1931 in Paris.
When did Michael Lonsdale die?
Michael Lonsdale died on 21 September 2020, aged 89. They died in París.
What are the best Michael Lonsdale films?
By MovieNCo readers' ratings, the best Michael Lonsdale films are The Name of the Rose (1986, 8.6), The Day of the Jackal (1973, 8.3) and The Remains of the Day (1993, 8.0).
How many films and TV shows has Michael Lonsdale been in?
MovieNCo lists 17 films for Michael Lonsdale, from The Trial (1962) to The Cardboard Village (2011).
What is Michael Lonsdale's star sign?
Michael Lonsdale was a Gemini: born on 24 May.
Page reviewed on 14 April 2023.