Jacques Charon
ActingAbout Jacques Charon
Jacques Charon (27 February 1920 – 15 October 1975) was a French actor and film director. Born in Paris, Charon trained at the Conservatoire national supérieur d'art dramatique (CNSAD) and made his début at the Comédie-Française in 1941. During his time there which lasted until his death, he played over 150 roles in the classical and modern repertoire. Charon directed the 1968 feature film A Flea in Her Ear and the 1973 television movie Monsieur Pompadour. He played Spalanzani in the complete recording of The Tales of Hoffmann (Decca, 1971). Charon died in Paris and is buried in the Cimetière de Montmartre. Source: Article "Jacques Charon" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA 3.0.
Jacques Charon Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Jacques Charon reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 37 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Jacques Charon's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 51% of Jacques Charon'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 Le Misanthrope, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Jacques Charon Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Jacques Charon's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Jacques Charon has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Salzburg Marionette Theatre: The Tales of Hoffmann | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | Le Sexe faible | Antoine | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | La Troupe du Roy : Hommage à Molière | Monsieur Jourdain / Argan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1973 | Tartuffe | Orgon | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Le Misanthrope | Oronte | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Un fil à la patte | Fontanet | Hit | Similar → |
| N/A | Opération Jericho | Le comte Jacques de Saint-Leu | Flop | Similar → |
| 1969 | Vingt-neuf degrés à l'ombre | Pomadour | Flop | Similar → |
| 1968 | Feu la mère de madame | Lucien | Flop | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Double Bed | Le fiancé (3 : « La Répétition ») | Flop | Similar → |
| 1964 | Comment épouser un premier ministre | Cchief of staff | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | How Do You Like My Sister? | Jolivet | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | Teuf-teuf | Self - Host | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | In the French Style | Patrini | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | How to Succeed in Love | Director of Editions du Soleil | Flop | Similar → |
| 1962 | Cartouche | Le colonel | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | The Dreadful | Monestier | Flop | Similar → |
| 1958 | Would-Be Gentleman | the dancing master | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Le Misanthrope | Oronte | Flop | Similar → |
| 1957 | This Pretty World | 'La Tulipe' | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | La blonde des tropiques | Alphonse | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Operation Thunder | Maurice Favier | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | The Scheming Women | Antonio Pan, le jeune premier | Flop | Similar → |
| 1954 | Le Petit Poucet | Narrateur | Flop | Similar → |
| 1953 | Le Petit Jacques | Defense lawyer Maître Merlin | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | The Turkey | M. de Pontagnac | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | The Red Inn | Rodolphe | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Over the waves | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Dakota 308 | Lord Vernon | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Cœur-sur-Mer | Le prince de Synoire | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | Paris Waltz | Berthelier | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | The Royalists | Lieutenant Merle | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Behind These Walls | Count Jacques de Saint-Leu | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | The Queer Assignment | Neptunia bartender | Flop | Similar → |
| 1943 | Colonel Chabert | Cleric | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Des jeunes filles dans la nuit | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Her First Affair | A college student (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
Jacques Charon - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Jacques Charon?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jacques Charon is "Le Misanthrope" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Jacques Charon acted in?
Jacques Charon has been featured in at least 37 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Jacques Charon?
Other notable films include "Dakota 308", "La blonde des tropiques", and "Tartuffe".