Raoul Augereau (c. 1889 – after 1943) was a French actor who was active in French cinema primarily during the 1930s and 1940s. He was known for his work in a variety of films, often appearing in supporting roles that contributed to the texture and character of the productions of his era.
Early Life and Career Details regarding Augereau's early life and precise birth date are scarce in readily available records. He began his career in the early 1930s, at a time when French cinema was undergoing significant artistic and technological developments, including the advent of sound films.
Film Career Throughout his career, Augereau participated in numerous French films, working with prominent directors and alongside notable stars of the period. He often played character roles, such as various professionals, common citizens, or figures in the background that grounded the narratives in realism. While his roles were typically not leading ones, his presence is documented in a considerable number of films from the interwar period and during World War II.
Some of his notable film appearances include:
- Le million (1931) directed by René Clair
- La Kermesse héroïque (Carnival in Flanders) (1935) directed by Jacques Feyder
- Le Roman de Renard (The Tale of the Fox) (1937), an animated film where he provided a voice
- Volpone (1941) directed by Maurice Tourneur and Jacques de Baroncelli
- Goupi Mains Rouges (It Happened at the Inn) (1943) directed by Jacques Becker
- Le Corbeau (The Raven) (1943) directed by Henri-Georges Clouzot (often uncredited in minor roles)
Augereau's contributions are reflective of the large ensemble casts typical of French cinematic productions of the time, where a broad array of character actors helped to populate the screen and give depth to the cinematic worlds depicted. His last known film credits appear to be from the early 1940s.