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Michel Modo
★ Acting

Michel Modo

1937 – 2008 · Carpentras, Vaucluse, France · Active 1958–2006

Michel Modo, born in 1937 in Carpentras, France, brought a distinctive flair to cult cinema with his role in The Female Executioner (1986). Known for his comedic duo Grosso et Modo, he transitioned from humor to more serious roles, captivating audiences with his versatility. In The Female Executioner, Modo's performance adds a layer of complexity to the film's narrative, reflecting the gritty charm of 1980s exploitation cinema. His career, spanning decades, showcases a unique intersection of humor and drama that resonates within the cult film community.

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The Female Executioner

The Female Executioner

1986 ★ 4.6
as Commissioner

Martine is a tough female cop trying to solve the kidnapping of young Caroline by a gang of pornographers. She already has an accomplice inside the gang feeding her information, but progress is hindered by her own police commissioner. In her private live, Martine likes to hang around with her male colleagues, swapping a younger cop for the more mature and experienced Jean.

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Filmography

70 credits
2000s 3 credits
2006
Poltergay as Henri "Nanny" Bernier
Movie ★ 5.2
2003
Movie ★ 7.1
1990s 8 credits
1999
Relic Hunter as Hugo Murnau
TV ★ 6.7
1999
Mélissol as Zanzi
TV ★ 10.0
1995
Robinson Sucroë as M. Floyd
TV
1993
Faites comme chez nous as Georges Despeu
Movie
1992
Movie
1992
TV ★ 7.4
1990
Movie ★ 7.3
1990
Movie ★ 7.2
1980s 11 credits
1989
A Tale of Two Cities as Guard Officer
TV ★ 5.0
1986
Movie ★ 4.0
1984
Movie ★ 4.0
1984
TV ★ 4.0
1983
Les Planqués du régiment as Adjudant Badubec
Movie ★ 4.0
1982
The Gendarme and the Gendarmettes as Maréchal des Logis Berlicot
Movie ★ 6.0
1982
TV ★ 6.3
1981
Pétrole ! Pétrole ! as Alain Terrieur
Movie ★ 4.6
1981
Rookie Soldiers on Maneuvers as le sergent Merlin
Movie ★ 4.2
1981
Movie ★ 2.0
1980
The Miser as La merluche
Movie ★ 6.3
1970s 22 credits
1979
Movie ★ 6.1
1979
We'll Grow Thin Together as Le clerc de notaire
Movie ★ 4.5
1978
Movie ★ 2.8
1978
Les coucous as Georges Despeu
Movie
1977
Movie ★ 4.8
1976
Police Commissioner Moulin as Inspecteur Janin
TV ★ 7.1
1976
TV ★ 5.8
1975
Movie ★ 6.5
1975
The Seventh Company Has Been Found as Le soldat allemand 'groupir'
Movie ★ 7.3
1975
Système 2 as Self
TV
1974
Movie ★ 4.8
1973
Movie ★ 4.8
1973
Musidora as Anatole Biscarlet
Movie
1972
TV ★ 6.0
1971
Herminie as Jean-Baptise
Movie ★ 6.0
1971
Movie
1971
TV ★ 6.0
1970
The Gendarme Takes Off as Jules Berlicot
Movie ★ 6.3
1970
Movie ★ 5.7
1960s 20 credits
1969
Movie ★ 10.0
1968
The Gendarme Gets Married as Jules Berlicot
Movie ★ 6.5
1967
Rita the Field Marshal as Fritz Vogel's Assistant
Movie ★ 5.1
1967
Shock Troops as Le juif torturé
Movie ★ 6.6
1966
Movie ★ 7.9
1966
Movie ★ 8.0
1966
The Restaurant as Petit-Roger, le serveur lèche-bottes
Movie ★ 6.8
1966
At Theatre Tonight as Jean-Baptiste
TV ★ 6.7
1965
The Gendarme in New York as Jules Berlicot
Movie ★ 6.3
1965
The Sucker as Un douanier
Movie ★ 7.4
1965
Under Your Hat as Le collègue de François-Joseph
Movie ★ 3.3
1965
Killer Spy as Other officer on the bicycle who issues tickets
Movie ★ 5.0
1964
Movie ★ 7.0
1964
Les Gorilles as A cycling agent
Movie ★ 5.5
1964
Movie ★ 5.0
1963
Carom Shots as Le Facteur (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.0
1963
Movie ★ 6.3
1963
Gypsy Law as Guard of Pilate (uncredited)
Movie
1961
Movie ★ 6.3
1961
Movie ★ 5.9
1950s 2 credits
1958
TV
1958
TV
Crew Credits
1990s 1 credit
1993
Movie
1970s 2 credits
1978
Movie
1974
Movie ★ 3.8
1960s 1 credit
1968
Movie ★ 6.6