Jacques Legras
ActingJacques Legras Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Jacques Legras reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Jacques Legras's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 34% of Jacques Legras'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 The Patron, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Jacques Legras Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Jacques Legras's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Jacques Legras has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Robin des mers | Jacques Penalty | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | How to Make Love to a Negro Without Getting Tired | Vendeur de machines à écrire | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | Vive le fric ! | Le percepteur | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | The Defective Detective | Orchestra conductor | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Lucky Luke: Daltons on the Loose | Augustus Betting (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | Don't Forget Your Father in the Cloakroom... | Policeman | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | Te marre pas... c'est pour rire ! | Bailiff | Flop | Similar → |
| 1981 | Rookie Soldiers on Maneuvers | le colonel allemand | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | Le Vol d'Icare | Durandal | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | What Did I Ever Do to the Good Lord to Deserve a Wife Who Drinks in Cafes with Men? | Maurice Vasselin, l'agent du fisc | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | The Associate | M. Pernais, inspecteur de police | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | Heroes Are Not Wet Behind the Ears | Foreign police officer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | Parisian Life | Alphonse | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | The Carpathian Castle | The Pope | Average | Similar → |
| 1974 | Shut Up, Gulli | Mr. Le Marlec, Deputy Mayor, Rector of Saint-On | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | Le Permis de conduire | L'examinateur du permis de conduire | Average | Similar → |
| 1974 | The Four Charlots Musketeers 2 | Alexandre Dumas | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | The Four Charlots Musketeers | Alexandre Dumas / L'écrivain | Flop | Similar → |
| 1973 | A Slightly Pregnant Man | Leboeuf | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Suburbs Are Everywhere | Le représentant | Flop | Similar → |
| 1972 | Charlots Go to Spain | Le conducteur | Flop | Similar → |
| 1972 | Sex Shop | Albert | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | Daisy Town | Le guichetier de la banque (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | The Lady in the Car with Glasses and a Gun | Un policier | Flop | Similar → |
| 1970 | A Savage Summer | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | The Stud | Mr. Pointard | Flop | Similar → |
| 1969 | Hibernatus | L'avocat | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | L'Auvergnat et l'Autobus | Cleric | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Faites donc plaisir aux amis | Inspector Ludovic Grossard | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | Would-Be Gentleman | Le maître-tailleur | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Little Bather | Henri Castagnier, le curé | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | O.S.S. 117: Mission to Tokyo | Mr. Chan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | The Restaurant | L'agent de police | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Three Disordered Children | L'inspecteur Barnachon | Flop | Similar → |
| 1966 | Your Money or Your Life | Tapu | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | Lady L | Police inspector | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | How to Keep the Red Lamp Burning | Un client suisse (sketch "La Fermeture") (non crédité) | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | Public School | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Big Swag | Postman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | A Mouse with the Men | L'autre inspecteur | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | The American Beauty | Riri, cafe owner | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Peek-a-boo | M. Legras, le présentateur du spectacle / Un moine | Flop | Similar → |
| 1954 | Service Entrance | Un client de Dumény (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Men Think Only of That | Bridegroom | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | The Three Musketeers | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | La demoiselle et son revenant | Le duelliste | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Love Is Not a Sin | Mr. Vaugerel | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Bernard and the Lion | Paul | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | The Patron | A witness | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Branquignol | Le domestique qui crie trop fort | Average | Similar → |
Jacques Legras - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Jacques Legras?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jacques Legras is "The Patron" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Jacques Legras acted in?
Jacques Legras has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Jacques Legras?
Other notable films include "Would-Be Gentleman", "A Savage Summer", and "What Did I Ever Do to the Good Lord to Deserve a Wife Who Drinks in Cafes with Men?".