Charles le Bargy

His talent both as a comedian and a serious actor was soon made evident, and he became a member of the Comédie-Française, his chief successes being in such plays as Le Duel, L'Enigme, Le Marquis de Priola, L'Autre Danger, and Le Dedale. His wife, Simone Le Bargy (née Benda), an accomplished actress, made her debut at the Gymnase in 1902, and in later years had a great success in La Rafale and of her plays. In 1910 he had differences with the authorities of the Comédie-Française and ceased to be a societaire. He acted in and directed several early French films, starting with L'Assassinat du duc de Guise (1908) and La Tosca (1909).

Training under François Jules Edmond Got is recorded. Jeanne Ugalde and Denis d'Inès are recorded as having studied under Charles le Bargy. The recorded working language is French. The field of work recorded is theatre, film and acting. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are silent film. Positions recorded include Sociétaire of the Comédie-Française. Distinctions recorded are Officer of the Legion of Honour.

• The Call of the Blood (1920) • Madame Récamier (1928) • The Dream (1931)

Charles le Bargy was recorded at birth as Charles Gustave Auguste Lebargy. The authorities additionally record the heading Charles Gustave Auguste le Bargy. His recorded language was French. He married Jane Henriot and Simone Le Bargy. One child is recorded: Jean Debucourt.