Jacques Perrin
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Jacques Perrin (July 13, 1941 – April 21, 2022) was a French actor and filmmaker. He is occasionally credited as Jacques Simonet. Simonet was his father's name and Perrin his mother's.
Jacques Perrin Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Jacques Perrin reflects exceptional commercial consistency. 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 Perrin's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 100% of Jacques Perrin'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 Victor Schœlcher, l'abolition, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Jacques Perrin Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Jacques Perrin's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Jacques Perrin has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Goliath | Richard Vannec | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Françoise Dorléac, from The Man from Rio to The Young Girls of Rochefort | self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Remi, Nobody's Boy | Rémi, elderly | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Oceans | Self - Narrator (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | L'odyssée de la vie | Narrateur | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | The Chorus | Pierre Morhange adult | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Above the Clouds | Henri Lanvern, le cinéaste | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Deep Blue | Narrator | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Ti voglio bene Eugenio | Federico | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Winged Migration | Narrator (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Un enfant, un secret | Pierre Ancelin | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Prima la musica, poi le parole | Lanfranco Bentivoglio | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Vado e Torno | La Rochelle | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | The Deep End of the Ocean | Professeur Silvestri | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Victor Schœlcher, l'abolition | Victor Schœlcher | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Love in Ambush | Pascal Lasalle | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Microcosmos | Récitant / Narrator (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Le Silence des fusils | Jean-Pierre Lafond | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | The World of Jacques Demy | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Missus | Father Vladimir, Lucifero | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Kim Novak Is on the Phone | Enrico | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Swallows Never Die in Jerusalem | Richard | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | The Young Girls Turn 25 | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | The Long Silence | Judge Marco Canova | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Oh pardon ! Tu dormais... | Him | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | La Femme de l'amant | Alain | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Everybody's Fine | Alvaro adulte | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Flight from Paradise | Eliseo | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Manon Roland | Jean-Marie Roland de La Platière | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Cinema Paradiso | Salvatore 'Totò' Di Vita (adult) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | L'Herbe rouge | Mr. Brul | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | The Judge | Le juge François Muller | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Pablo Est Mort | Maxime Blanchet | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Blood of the Flamboyant Tree | Georges Delorme | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | Adoption | Jacques | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | Special Section | Roger Lafarge | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Goya: A Story of Solitude | Alvaro | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Donkey Skin | Prince Charming | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Z | Photojournalist | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | The Big Softie | Alain Quesnard | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | The Young Girls of Rochefort | Maxence | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Sleeping Car Murders | Daniel | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | The 317th Platoon | Le sous-lieutenant Torrens | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | All the Other Girls Do! | Gabriele | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | Corruption | Stefano Mattioli | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Family Diary | Lorenzo Mainardi | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | Girl with a Suitcase | Lorenzo Fainardi | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | First Taste of Love | Philippe | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Truth | Jérôme | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Gates of the Night | Un des gosses Quinquina (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
Jacques Perrin - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Jacques Perrin?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jacques Perrin is "Victor Schœlcher, l'abolition" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Jacques Perrin acted in?
Jacques Perrin has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Jacques Perrin?
Other notable films include "Le Silence des fusils", "Kim Novak Is on the Phone", and "Love in Ambush".