Portrait of René Ferté

René Ferté

Acting

Biography

René Ferté was a Swiss actor who worked principally in the French cinema, from 1923 onwards. He is mostly known for performances in a series of silent films directed by Jean Epstein. His roles in sound films were generally less notable, though he appeared in Fritz Lang's Le Testament du docteur Mabuse (French version), and he took the title role in the 1934 sound remake of Judex. After the outbreak of the Second World War he ceased working in films.

Born: March 23, 1903

Place of Birth: La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland

Filmography

1939
Vidocq

as Salembier

1937
1934
Judex

as Judex

1934
Le Prince des Six Jours

as Paul Prince, cycling champion

1930
1929
His Head

as Jean Bonnard

1927
1926
Mauprat

as Monsieur de La Marche

1923
The Red Inn

as Judge