Jacques Perrin
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Jacques Perrin (July 13, 1941 – April 21, 2022) was a French actor and filmmaker. He is occasionally credited as Jacques Simonet. Simonet was his father's name and Perrin his mother's.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Jacques Perrin reveals a career defined by exceptional commercial consistency. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Jacques Perrin's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 74% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Jacques Perrin remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Cinema Paradiso, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Jacques Perrin Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Jacques Perrin's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Jacques Perrin.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Goliath | Richard Vannec | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Trintignant by Trintignant | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Remi, Nobody's Boy | Rémi, elderly | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Borderline | Henri Van Roy | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Richelieu: The Purple and the Blood | Richelieu | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Louis XI, le pouvoir fracassé | Louis XI | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Vittorio racconta Gassman: Una vita da mattatore | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Oceans | Self - Narrator (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | L'odyssée de la vie | Narrateur | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Hell | Frédéric | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | The Young Lieutenant | Le juge Serge Clermont | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | The Chorus | Pierre Morhange adult | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Above the Clouds | Henri Lanvern, le cinéaste | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Deep Blue | Narrator | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Ti voglio bene Eugenio | Federico | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Winged Migration | Narrator (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Brotherhood of the Wolf | Thomas Agé | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Microcosmos | Récitant / Narrator (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | The World of Jacques Demy | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Les Enfants de Lumière | Narrator (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | The Young Girls Turn 25 | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | The Long Silence | Judge Marco Canova | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | In nome del popolo sovrano | Don Ugo Bassi | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Everybody's Fine | Alvaro adulte | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Flight from Paradise | Eliseo | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Cinema Paradiso | Salvatore 'Totò' Di Vita (adult) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | The Judge | Le juge François Muller | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | A Captain's Honor | Marcel Caron | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | Drummer-Crab | Lieutenant Willsdorff, 'Le Crabe-Tambour' | Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | The Desert of the Tartars | Sten. Giovanni Drogo | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | Special Section | Roger Lafarge | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Blanche | Bartolomeo | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | Goya: A Story of Solitude | Alvaro | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Donkey Skin | Prince Charming | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Z | Photojournalist | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | A Little Virtuous | Ferdinand 'Fred' Thibault | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | Shock Troops | Kerk | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | The Young Girls of Rochefort | Maxence | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Almost a Man | Michele | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Line of Demarcation | Michel | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Sleeping Car Murder | Daniel | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | The 317th Platoon | Le sous-lieutenant Torrens | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | La calda vita | Fredi | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | Corruption | Stefano Mattioli | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | The Scapegoat | Pietro, il fornaretto | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | Family Diary | Lorenzo Mainardi | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | Girl with a Suitcase | Lorenzo Fainardi | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Truth | Jérôme | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Cheaters | le jeune qui monte sur la Vespa | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Gates of the Night | Un des gosses Quinquina (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
Jacques Perrin - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Jacques Perrin?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jacques Perrin is "Cinema Paradiso" with a rating of 8.4/10.
How many movies has Jacques Perrin acted in?
Jacques Perrin has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Jacques Perrin?
Other notable films include "Remi, Nobody's Boy", "Z", and "The Chorus".