Henri Génès
ActingAbout Henri Génès
Henri Génès (2 July 1919 - 22 August 2005) was a French singer and actor who appeared in such films as The Sucker, La Grande Vadrouille, The Brain, The Counterfeit Constable, and The Little Bather. He was born in Tarbes, and died, aged 86, in Saint-Cloud. Source: Article "Henri Génès" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA 3.0.
Henri Génès Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Henri Génès reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 47 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Henri Génès's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 34% of Henri Génès's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains L'oeil en coulisse, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Henri Génès Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Henri Génès's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Henri Génès has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Le Tournage du Corniaud… Tout sauf un long fleuve tranquille | Self (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | Le Provincial | L'abbé | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | Le Facteur de Saint-Tropez | L'adjudant Antonin Ficelle | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | Y'a pas le feu... | Mayor | Flop | Similar → |
| 1983 | Waiter! | Sangali | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | Le Braconnier de Dieu | Le patron du 'Café de la paix' | Flop | Similar → |
| 1982 | My Pastor Among the Nudists | Truffard | Flop | Similar → |
| 1981 | The Cabbage Soup | Le brigadier-chef | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | Prends ta Rolls et va pointer | Customs officer with the accent | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | Don't Touch my Bagpipes! | Riton | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | Sacrés gendarmes | Vicar | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Miser | Le commissaire | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | Le Facteur de Fontcabrette | Sylvestre, le facteur dit "Le Merle' | Flop | Similar → |
| 1979 | The Gendarme and the Creatures from Outer Space | Le patron du restaurant 'Le Cabanon' | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | Bidasses Academy | Le Capitaine | Flop | Similar → |
| 1978 | Ça va pas la tête | The uncle | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | Animal | Camille | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | En grandes pompes | Henri | Average | Similar → |
| 1974 | Young Casanova | Maxime Lavaux | Flop | Similar → |
| 1971 | Das Lied der Balalaika | André | Flop | Similar → |
| 1969 | Les gros malins | Doctor Vergeze | Flop | Similar → |
| 1969 | The Brain | Chief Warden of Poissy Prison | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Little Bather | Le paysan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Don't Look Now... We're Being Shot At! | Keeper of Vincennes Zoo | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Sucker | Martial, le brigadier | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | The Counterfeit Constable | Gros Max | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | Trois de la marine | Honoré | Flop | Similar → |
| 1956 | Hard Knock Out | Ernest Mamourette | Flop | Similar → |
| 1956 | These Sacred Holidays | Gendarmerie brigadier | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | Three of the Canebière | Girelle | Flop | Similar → |
| 1955 | La Rue des bouches peintes | Philippe Jacquemod | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Queen Margot | Annibal de Coconas | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | L'oeil en coulisse | Tonin Bonafous | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Les détectives du dimanche | Molot | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | To Hell with Virtue | Pierre Montabel | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | Jeunes mariés | Mechanic | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | Femmes de Paris | Lucien Mosca, boss of Ruban Bleu | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Une fille dans le soleil | Virgil, the mayor | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | One Hundred Francs Per Second | Fernand Dargueval | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Monte Carlo Baby | Julien | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Paris Is Always Paris | Paul Gremier | Flop | Similar → |
| 1951 | The Lovers of Bras-Mort | Nestor | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Pigalle-Saint-Germain-des-Prés | Gustave dit Tatave | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | The Chocolate Girl | Félicien Bédarride | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | We Will All Go to Paris | Julien | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | Pluck the Hen | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Hanged Man's Farm | Jérome Taillemet, le brigadier | Average | Similar → |
Henri Génès - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Henri Génès?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Henri Génès is "L'oeil en coulisse" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Henri Génès acted in?
Henri Génès has been featured in at least 47 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Henri Génès?
Other notable films include "Pluck the Hen", "The Chocolate Girl", and "Ça va pas la tête".