Jacques Morel
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Jacques Morel (29 May 1922 in Paris – 9 April 2008 in Paris) was a French film and television actor. He was, perhaps, best known as the French language voice of the cartoon character, Obelix, in the animated adaptation of the comic book, Asterix. Jacques Morel died in Paris, France, on 9 April 2008, at the age of 85. Source: Article "Jacques Morel (actor)" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA 3.0.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Jacques Morel 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 Jacques Morel'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 34% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Jacques Morel remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Le Père de Mademoiselle, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Jacques Morel Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Jacques Morel's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Jacques Morel.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Lucky Luke: Daltons on the Loose | Sam Game (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | Les Bons Bourgeois | Benoît, the father | Flop | Similar → |
| 1978 | Question of Love | Le président | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | The Twelve Tasks of Asterix | Obélix / Employé sur la balançoire (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | La Reine Blanche | Jules Boeuf | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | Asterix and Cleopatra | Obélix (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Asterix the Gaul | Obelix (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Deux Romains en Gaule | Obélix (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Le Père de Mademoiselle | M. Renaudin, ministre de la justice | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | J'y suis, j'y reste | Le cardinal de Tramone | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Killer Spy | Tax collector | Flop | Similar → |
| 1965 | Diamonds Are Brittle | Amédée de St. Leu | Flop | Similar → |
| 1965 | Ivory Coast Adventure | Rouffignac | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | Le mari ne compte pas | M. Léon Grosjean, magistrat | Flop | Similar → |
| 1962 | Rencontres | David | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | Unexpected | Inspector Chattard | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Maigret and the St. Fiacre Case | Attorney-at-law Mauléon | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Drôles de phénomènes | Jérôme Dandaine | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | Clara and the Villains | Charlemagne | Flop | Similar → |
| 1958 | Life Together | Claude Montignac | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | Sacred Youth | Étienne Longué, nephew of Thomas | Flop | Similar → |
| 1958 | A Certain Mr. Jo | Inspecteur Loriot | Flop | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Suspects | Inspector Paul Duchamp | Flop | Similar → |
| 1956 | An Evening at the Music Hall | Roland | Flop | Similar → |
| 1956 | Elena and Her Men | Duchêne | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | Marie-Antoinette Queen of France | Louis XVI | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | If Paris Were Told to Us | Gouverneur Jourdan | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | La Môme Pigalle | M. Maugeat, directeur de la compagnie d'assurances | Flop | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Grand Manoeuvre | Mr. Monnet, Gisèle's husband | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Men Think Only of That | Perfect seducer | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Royal Affairs in Versailles | Böhmer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Rue de l'estrapade | Marcel | Flop | Similar → |
| 1953 | Fatal Affair | Van Goffin | Flop | Similar → |
| 1953 | Un trésor de femme | Albert Brunet | Flop | Similar → |
| 1953 | Une fille dans le soleil | Boissières | Flop | Similar → |
| 1952 | Full House | Commentary (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | We Are All Murderers | Charles | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Poison | (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | The Turkey | Me Crépin Vatelin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Victor | Jacques Genoust | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Over the waves | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 1951 | Topaze | Régis Castel-Bénac | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | The Gamblers | Stepan Ivanovich Uteshitelnyy | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | Girl from Maxim's | Le docteur Petypon | Flop | Similar → |
| 1950 | Voyage à trois | Maurice | Flop | Similar → |
| 1950 | Au P'tit Zouave | Félix Lambert | Flop | Similar → |
| 1949 | Between Eleven and Midnight | Bouture | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Toute la famille était là! | Villediou | Flop | Similar → |
| 1945 | Alone in the Night | Melor | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | L'aventure est au coin de la rue | Mysterious man | Flop | Similar → |
Jacques Morel - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Jacques Morel?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jacques Morel is "Le Père de Mademoiselle" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Jacques Morel acted in?
Jacques Morel has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Jacques Morel?
Other notable films include "J'y suis, j'y reste", "Unexpected", and "Alone in the Night".