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Michel Elias

Michel Elias

Actor · Born February 18, 1948 (78) · Neuilly-sur-Seine, France

Michel Elias was born on 18 February 1948 in Neuilly-sur-Seine, Hauts-de-Seine, France. He is an actor, known for 1941 (1979), Once Upon a Time in... Hollywood (2019) and Asterix and Obelix vs. Caesar (1999).

Biography from IMDb.

Born
February 18, 1948 (78)
From
Neuilly-sur-Seine, France
Works as
Actor
Titles
17 on MovieCove · 61 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Official site (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 37 days to Oct 26Down 4% in 30 days

What are Michel Elias' films like?

Across their 8 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Morality.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
30%
Morality
19%
Society
19%
Self
15%
Survival
11%
Power
3%
Ideas
3%
Justice3 titles, browse their movies with this themeCommunity2 titles, browse their movies with this themeSurvival2 titles, browse their movies with this themeLoyalty2 titles, browse their movies with this themeFriendship2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 7 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Light: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their light movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

Light 7 · Serious 0 · Dark 0

Heightened: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their heightened movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

A split, not a type: Grounded 0 · Stylized 4 · Heightened 3

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 3 · Charged 4 · Intense 0

Steady: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their steady movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 6 · Shifting 1 · Whiplash 0

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 3 · Some laughs 3 · Funny 1

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 3 · Even-paced 4 · Relentless 0

Casual: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their casual movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 4 · Engaged 3 · Full focus 0

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 7 · Open-ended 0 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

2 analyzed roles

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Warm
5
Joyful
5
Tense
2
Hopeful
2
Contemplative
2
Other
2

How their films linger

Feel-good6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end

  • Happy6
  • Bittersweet1
  • Cyclical1

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Michel Elias' films?

As of October 24, 2026, 6 of their 17 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (4).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Michel Elias' titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

61 credits, 17 with a MovieCove page; 7 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.

  • The Three-Eared Rabbits (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2026)

    as Le Vieillard

  • Crac! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    as The beetle (voice)

  • On a volé ma VF (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    as Narrator (voice)

  • The Black Pharaoh, the Savage and the Princess (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    as Khnoum / Grand prêtre / Garde vieux / Chanoine / (voice)

  • Bibi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    as Ulrik (voice)

  • La Projectionniste (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    as Lucien (voice)

  • O Segredo de Mona Lisa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    as Gilles / Security Agent (voice)

  • La vie secrète de l’ours à lunettes (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2020)

    as Narrateur

  • Les histoires à Dodo Rmirdebout (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    Show 1 episode · as Wolf (voice)

  • Like a Bear (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    as The Boss (voice)

  • Dilili in Paris(2018)

    as Renoir / Brancusi / Renan / Mâle-maître Opéra / Faux vieillard / Impresario (voice)

    Midcredits score: 71st percentile of all films

  • 50 Nuances de Grecs (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    Show 90 episodes · as Charon

  • Yeti Tales (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Show 284 episodes · as Yétili (voix)

  • Lastman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Show 26 episodes · as le Saint Père ; le chef de la police

  • Ivan Tsarevitch and the Changing Princess (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    as Rat / Chef / Wizard / Acrobat (voice) (archive footage) · as Cook / Matelot 1 / Ceramic Tsar (voice) (archive footage)

  • Jamie's Got Tentacles! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    Show 104 episodes · as Le sergent Gratchett

  • Loopdidoo and the Treasure of Captain Nem Bones (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as Grabouillon (voice)

  • Yoru no tobari no monogatari: Samenai yume (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as Various Characters (voice) (archive footage)

  • Ernest & Celestine(2012)

    as Additional Voices (voice)

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all films

  • L'innocent(2012)

    as Voice of Jean-Paul Sartre (voice)

    Midcredits score: 68th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Tales of the Night(2011)

    as Le Père / le Vieillard Antillais / le Monarque voisin / le Tuteur (voice)

    Midcredits score: 82nd percentile of all films

  • Loopdidoo’s Zany Christmas (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Grabouillon / Bananouille (voice)

  • Captain Biceps (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    Show 78 episodes · as Various villains (voice)

  • Yona Yona Penguin(2009)

    as Monsieur Ji (2010)

    Midcredits score: 40th percentile of all films

  • Anne Frank, l'après journal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    Actor

  • The Mr. Men Show (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    Show 104 episodes · as (Voice)(FR)

  • The Hidden Treasures of Michel Ocelot (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    Actor

  • Piccolo, Saxo & Cie (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Docteur Marteau (voice)

  • Azur & Asmar: The Princes' Quest(2006)

    as (voice)

    Midcredits score: 94th percentile of all films

  • L'année des guignols - Qu'est-ce t'as, t'es pas content ? (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as (voice)

  • Les hommes s’en souviendront (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Actor

  • Loopdidoo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Show 147 episodes · as Grabouillon (voice)

  • Kirikou and the Wild Beasts(2005)

    as Les animaux

    Midcredits score: 75th percentile of all films

  • The Extraordinary Adventures of Michel Strogoff (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Jolivet (voice)

  • The Dog, the General, and the Birds (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Le chien (voice)

  • L'année des guignols - Une ispice di counasse d'année !! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as (voice)

  • L'Année des Guignols - Je peux dire une connerie ? (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as (voice)

  • Taxi 2(2000)

    as Rally speaker

    Midcredits score: 64th percentile of all films

  • Oggy and the Cockroaches(1998)

    Show 78 episodes · as Dee Dee (voice)

    Midcredits score: 69th percentile of all shows

  • Asterix and Obelix vs. Caesar(1999)

    as Jules César (voice)

    Midcredits score: 43rd percentile of all films

  • Kirikou and the Sorceress(1998)

    as Voix, sons et bruitages des animaux

    Midcredits score: 95th percentile of all films

  • Mookie (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Mookie (voice)

  • Mr. Men and Little Miss (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Show 49 episodes · as (French Voice)

  • My Name is Victor (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as (voice)

  • Manu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Show 133 episodes · as Manu (voice)

  • Asterix in Britain(1986)

    as Olive Escartefix (voice)

    Midcredits score: 84th percentile of all films

  • The Croc-Note Show (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    Show 104 episodes · as (Voices)

  • Lucky Luke: The Daltons on the Run(1983)

    as Plume de serpent (voice)

    Midcredits score: 49th percentile of all films

  • The Time Masters(1982)

    as Silbad (voice)

    Midcredits score: 90th percentile of all films

  • Méthanie (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Show 30 episodes · as Les animaux rencontrés par Méthanie

  • La banquière(1980)

    as Voice-over of filmed news (voice)

    Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all films

  • The Three Inventors (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as (voice)

  • The Fabulous Adventures of the Legendary Baron Munchausen (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    as Le pacha (voice)

  • Take It from the Top (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Actor

  • Lucky Luke: Ballad of the Daltons(1978)

    as Plume de Serpent

    Midcredits score: 80th percentile of all films

  • Stop Calling Me Baby! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Actor

  • The Smurfs and the Magic Flute(1975)

    as Le Grand Schtroumf (voice)

    Midcredits score: 44th percentile of all films

  • The Superb Trip (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    as Michel

  • The Three Musketeers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    as Athos et la Chouette · as Athos / la Chouette

  • To Be Twenty in the Aures (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    as Robert, teacher

  • Christa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    Show 1 episode · as Marc Delaporte

Career shape

Star power in the 96th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 60 titles from 1971 to 2026; peak year 2011.

Biggest box office

Azur & Asmar: The Princes' Quest (2006)

$12M worldwide

Highest rated

Azur & Asmar: The Princes' Quest (2006)

Midcredits 94th

Most popular right now

Oggy and the Cockroaches (1998)

Film career

MilestoneBreakout
19712026

Peak 2011 · fewer prominent film roles lately. Top draw in 3 MovieCove titles. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting60 of 60: 60 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score73rd

By decade

1970s9 · acting1980s7 · acting1990s7 · acting2000s14 · acting2010s15 · acting2020s8 · acting

Billing

usually 10th · top billed in 0% of 17 roles
758510

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30; the columns are the share of top-billed roles in each era, 5-year spans from the year on the label, merged until each holds at least 5 roles.

How do Michel Elias' films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 73rd percentile, the median of all 16; across their 7 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 82nd percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

82ndpercentile
Typical film, the median of 7

Approval · how many liked their films

68thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 7

Reach · how many have seen their films

76thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 7

Midcredits score across 17 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up8
  • 50th to 74th4
  • 25th to 49th5

Shape of the crowd

9 of their 17 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved3
  • Cult Classic1
  • Crowd Pleaser9
  • Broadly Agreed3
  • Mixed1

Most divisive · actor

Yona Yona Penguin (2009)

71st percentile spread · 34% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Ernest & Celestine (2012)

Midcredits 98th · 89% liked

Reviewers score the acting 56/100 in their films, across 4 reviewed titles; fans 61, detractors 20. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Who does Michel Elias work with?

People who share at least 2 of Michel Elias' MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Michel Ocelot shares the most, 4.

Directors

Actors

Composers and editors

Producers