Jean Desailly
ActingAbout Jean Desailly
Jean Desailly (August 24, 1920, Paris – June 11, 2008) was a French actor. He was a member of the Comédie-Française from 1942 – 1946, and later participated in about ninety movies. Desailly was married to the French actress Simone Valère.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Jean Desailly reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Jean Desailly'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 40% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Jean Desailly remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in La Chapelle de Ronchamp, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Jean Desailly Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Jean Desailly's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Jean Desailly.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Françoise Dorléac, une promesse | Self (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | La Dilettante | Edmond Thibault | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Le radeau de la Méduse | La Tullaye | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | Cambiamento d'aria | Ricky Lefèvre | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Le fou du roi | Louis XIV | Flop | Similar → |
| 1981 | The Professional | Ministre | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Heads or Tails | Bourgon-Massenet, directeur de la police | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | I've Got You, You've Got Me by the Chin Hairs | Le directeur de la PJ | Flop | Similar → |
| 1979 | The Skirt Chaser | Charles-Edmond | Average | Similar → |
| 1974 | The Irony of Chance | M. Desvrières | Flop | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Serpent | Narrator (voice) (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Inheritor | Jean-Pierre Carnavan | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | A Cop | Distinguished Man | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Assassination of Trotsky | Alfred Rosmer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1970 | Countdown to Vengeance | Le docteur Michel Saint-Rose | Average | Similar → |
| 1970 | The Comeuppance | le commissaire | Flop | Similar → |
| 1969 | La Chapelle de Ronchamp | Narrator | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Franciscan of Bourges | Monsieur Toledano | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | The 25th Hour | Le ministre (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | The Dance of the Heron | Edouard | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | The Soft Skin | Pierre Lachenay | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Graduation Year | Mr. Terrenoire | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Le Doulos | Superintendant Clain | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Lust | Monsieur Duparc - le Père de Bernard | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | The Seven Deadly Sins | Monsieur Duparc - le Père de Bernard (segment "La luxure") | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | Famous Love Affairs | le baron Adrien de Jonchère | Flop | Similar → |
| 1961 | One Night at the Beach | Dr Francis | Flop | Similar → |
| 1961 | The Laws of War | Uhrmacher Rede | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | The Passion of Slow Fire | Stéphane Blanchon | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Love and the Frenchwoman | Le narrateur (voice) (segment "L'Adolescence") | Flop | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Dance of Death | Fred Pellmann | Flop | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Baron of the Locks | Mr. Maurice Montbernon | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | Premeditated | Judge Lenoir | Flop | Similar → |
| 1959 | The Great Deception | le Roi Louis XV | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | 125 rue Montmartre | Commissaire Dodelot | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Possessors | François Schoudler, le fils | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Maigret Sets a Trap | Marcel Maurin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Grand Manoeuvre | Victor Duverger | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Royal Affairs in Versailles | Marivaux | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | With André Gide | Narrator (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1950 | Chéri | Fred Peloux, dit 'Chéri' | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | Keep an Eye on Amelia | Marcel Courbois | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | The Mark of the Day | Larzac | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Square of Knaves | Jacques de la Bastide | Flop | Similar → |
| 1946 | The Revenge of Roger | Raymond de Noirville | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Homeland | Karloo | Flop | Similar → |
| 1946 | Pastoral Symphony | Jacques Martens - his son | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | Sylvia and the Ghost | Frederick | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Father Goriot | Bianchon | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Le Voyageur de la Toussaint | Gilles Mauvoisin | Hit | Similar → |
Jean Desailly - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Jean Desailly?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jean Desailly is "La Chapelle de Ronchamp" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Jean Desailly acted in?
Jean Desailly has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Jean Desailly?
Other notable films include "Cambiamento d'aria", "Graduation Year", and "The 25th Hour".