René Alié

René Alié

Known For

Hôtel du Nord

Biography

René Alié was a French actor and singer with a rich yet discreet career, marked by more than forty film appearances. He began working in the 1930s, quickly establishing himself as a reliable supporting actor in French cinema. He notably appeared in Marcel Carné’s Hôtel du Nord, portraying a hot‑tempered criminal. His filmography spans over three decades, including roles in popular productions such as Henri Decoin’s Razzia sur la chnouf and Gilles Grangier’s Archimède le clochard.

Active across film, theatre, and television, he worked continuously until his final screen appearance in René Gainville’s L’Associé

Movies Featuring René Alié

The Associate

The Associate (1979)

as Un client investisseur, mari de la femme aux bijoux
Too Many Lovers

Too Many Lovers (1957)

as Policeman at the theater
Razzia

Razzia (1955)

as Un transporteur
My Seal and Them

My Seal and Them (1951)

as Un agent de police
My Friend Oscar

My Friend Oscar (1951)

as Policeman (uncredited)
Sky Battalion

Sky Battalion (1947)

as Innkeeper (uncredited)
Adrien

Adrien (1943)

as One of the three gangsters (uncredited)
Arlette et l'Amour

Arlette et l'Amour (1943)

as The false Count of Tremblay-Matour
Threats

Threats (1940)

as (uncredited)
Hôtel du Nord

Hôtel du Nord (1938)

as Marcel (uncredited)
Ultimatum

Ultimatum (1938)

as Serbian Officer