
Jean-Pierre Darras
ActingCareer Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Jean-Pierre Darras 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: Comedy
The majority of Jean-Pierre Darras's filmography leans towards the Comedy 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 22% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Jean-Pierre Darras remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Azaïs, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Jean-Pierre Darras Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Jean-Pierre Darras's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Jean-Pierre Darras.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Comiques de toujours (Vol. 1 à 4) | Self (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | My Mother's Castle | Narrator, Marcel Pagnol (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | My Father's Glory | Marcel Pagnol, elderly, narrator (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Diary of a Madman | The director | Flop | Similar → |
| 1986 | L'Amour à la lettre | Quentin Granier | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | Asterix vs. Caesar | (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Le Voleur de feuilles | Mr. Marguerite | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Le Braconnier de Dieu | Frisou | Flop | Similar → |
| 1982 | Te marre pas... c'est pour rire ! | Flavacourt | Flop | Similar → |
| 1982 | Le Bourgeois gentilhomme | Le maître de philosophie | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | For a Cop's Hide | Commissaire Chauffard | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | Signé Furax | Socrate | Flop | Similar → |
| 1981 | Le Chêne d'Allouville | Minister of Culture | Flop | Similar → |
| 1981 | La Puce et le privé | Colonel Jean-Hilaire Marcellin | Flop | Similar → |
| 1981 | The Impostures of Scapin | Argante | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | Three Men to Kill | Chocard | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | L'Hôtel du libre échange | Mathieu | Flop | Similar → |
| 1978 | Out of It | Jacques Panivaux, owner of the Rolls-Royce | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | Parisian Life | Le baron de Gondremark | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | Don't Bite, We Love You | 'Papy' | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | Le Chasseur de chez Maxim's | Le ministre | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | Love and Cool Water | Clément | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | Forget Me, Mandoline | Gérard Gouttières, aka 'G.G.' | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | Let's Make a Dirty Movie | Co-Producer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | La Décharge | M. Brunet | Flop | Similar → |
| 1975 | Beyond Fear | Bourrier | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | Tell Me You Love Me | Lucien Dorgeval | Flop | Similar → |
| 1973 | Folie douce | Jérôme | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | A Pain in the Ass | Dr. Edgar Fuchs | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Suburbs Are Everywhere | Ducros | Flop | Similar → |
| 1973 | At the Meeting with Joyous Death | Peron | Flop | Similar → |
| 1972 | La Main passe | Étienne Massenay | Flop | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Annuity | Emile Galipeau | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Old Maid | Sacha | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | Fric-Frac | Marcel | Flop | Similar → |
| 1971 | The Wedding Ring | M. Duvernet | Average | Similar → |
| 1970 | Elise, or Real Life | Le commissaire | Average | Similar → |
| 1970 | She Does Not Drink, Smoke or Flirt But... She Talks | Georges, 'Monsieur le Comte' | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | A Golden Widow | Rapha | Flop | Similar → |
| 1969 | The Fighting Cock | Paoli | Flop | Similar → |
| 1968 | Azaïs | Félix, professeur de piano | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Tattoo | Lucien, postman | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | Les Aventures de Lagardère | Peyrolles | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | Four Queens for an Ace | Detective in Interrogation Room | Flop | Similar → |
| 1966 | Diamond Safari | Pascal Moratti | Flop | Similar → |
| 1966 | The Other Truth | The commissioner | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | Lucky Jo | Napo | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Monsieur | José, Small-time Crook | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | A Man Named Rocca | Névada | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | Two Men in Manhattan | - | Average | Similar → |
Jean-Pierre Darras - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Jean-Pierre Darras?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jean-Pierre Darras is "Azaïs" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has Jean-Pierre Darras acted in?
Jean-Pierre Darras has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Jean-Pierre Darras?
Other notable films include "Le Bourgeois gentilhomme", "My Father's Glory", and "My Mother's Castle".




