René Alié

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

Known For

Hôtel du Nord

as Marcel (uncredited)

Razzia

as Un transporteur

The Inheritor

as Les P.D.G.

Head Against the Wall

Because, Because of a Woman

as Le père d'Agathe

The Associate

as Un client investisseur, mari de la femme aux bijoux

Threats

as (uncredited)

120, rue de la Gare

as (uncredited)

The Damned Lovers

Too Many Lovers

as Policeman at the theater