Jacques Demy - Actor Profile

Jacques Demy

Directing
32Total Films
9.5 Highest Rated
Born: Jun 5, 1931
Birth Place: Pontchâteau, Loire-Atlantique, France

About Jacques Demy

Jacques Demy (June 5, 1931 – October 27, 1990) was a French director and screenwriter. He appeared in the wake of the French New Wave. His films are well known for their sumptuous look, drawing on Hollywood musicals, fairy tales, jazz, and opera.

Best Jacques Demy Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Jacques Demy's career based on audience ratings.

★9.5
Some Widows of Noirmoutier (2006) movie poster
★9.5

Some Widows of Noirmoutier — A documentary film directed by French Agnès Varda as an extension of the exhibition 'L'île et elle'. The installation '

Some Widows of Noirmoutier

2006•Documentary
★9.0
Michel Legrand, sans demi-mesure (2018) movie poster
★9.0

Michel Legrand, sans demi-mesure — This documentary recounts the life of the late composer Michel Legrand, known for his works on Les Parapluies de Cherbou

Michel Legrand, sans demi-mesure

2018•Music
★8.1
Viva Varda! (2023) movie poster
★8.1

Viva Varda! — A pioneering post-war female film director, an instigator of the New Wave who was honored by Hollywood in her own lifeti

Viva Varda!

2023•Documentary
★8.0
The 400 Blows (1959) movie poster
★8.0

The 400 Blows — For young Parisian boy Antoine Doinel, life is one difficult situation after another. Surrounded by inconsiderate adults

The 400 Blows

1959•Drama
★8.0
Women Are Naturally Creative: Agnès Varda (1977) movie poster
★8.0

Women Are Naturally Creative: Agnès Varda — A documentary about French film director Agnès Varda on the set of her 1977 film ONE SINGS, THE OTHER DOESN'T. It includ

Women Are Naturally Creative: Agnès Varda

1977•Documentary

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Jacques Demy.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2024 Jacques Demy: The Pink and the Black Self Hit Similar →
2023 Viva Varda! Self (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
2021 Hervé Guibert, la mort propagande Self (archive footage) Flop Similar →
2021 Hommage à Michel Legrand et Jacques Demy au festival Sœurs Jumelles Self (archive footage) Flop Similar →
2021 Jim Morrison: The End Self - Filmmaker (archive footage) Hit Similar →
2018 Michel Legrand, sans demi-mesure Self (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
2018 Jeanne Moreau: Free Spirit Self - Filmmaker (archive footage) Hit Similar →
2013 Dans les coulisses: le tournage de 'Trois Places pour le 26' Self (Archive Footage) Flop Similar →
2010 Sodankylä Forever Self Flop Similar →
2010 Catherine Deneuve, belle et bien là Self (archive footage) Hit Similar →
2008 Souvenirs and Evocations Self (archive footage) Flop Similar →
2008 The Beaches of Agnès Self (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
2008 Once Upon a Time... The Umbrellas of Cherbourg Self (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
2006 Some Widows of Noirmoutier Self (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
2005 Mag Bodard, un destin Self (archive footage) Flop Similar →
2002 Tribute to Zgougou the Cat Self Hit Similar →
1995 The World of Jacques Demy Self (archive footage) Hit Similar →
1993 The Young Girls Turn 25 Self (archive footage) Hit Similar →
1991 Jacquot Jacques Demy (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1977 Women Are Naturally Creative: Agnès Varda Self Super Hit Similar →
1970 Pour le cinema: Le peau d'ane Self Flop Similar →
N/A Jacques Demy, A to Z - Flop Similar →
1967 The Birth of Children of Paradise Self Flop Similar →
1966 Behind the screens : Les demoiselles de Rochefort Self Flop Similar →
1966 Behind the screens : Jacques Demy’s Les demoiselles de Rochefort - Les décors Self Flop Similar →
1964 La Nouvelle Vague par elle-même Self Average Similar →
1964 The Umbrellas of Cherbourg Le client égaré / Le serveur (singing voice) Hit Similar →
1961 Paris Belongs to Us Tied Woman's friend (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1960 Ars Narrator (voice) (uncredited) Average Similar →
1959 The 400 Blows Policeman (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1958 Le Bel Indifférent (voice) Flop Similar →
1951 Dead Horizons Young man Average Similar →

Jacques Demy - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Jacques Demy?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jacques Demy is "Some Widows of Noirmoutier" with a rating of 9.5/10.

How many movies has Jacques Demy acted in?

Jacques Demy has been featured in at least 32 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Jacques Demy?

Other notable films include "Michel Legrand, sans demi-mesure", "Viva Varda!", and "The 400 Blows".