Antoine Balpëtré

Antoine Balpêtré (1891–1969, France) was a French stage and film actor who began his career in theater before transitioning to cinema in the 1930s. He appeared in over 50 films, including notable roles in Jean Renoir’s *The Rules of the Game* (1939) and Marcel Carné’s *Children of Paradise* (1945), often portraying sophisticated or authoritative characters. Balpêtré’s work contributed to the golden age of French cinema, earning him recognition for his versatile supporting performances.