Jacques Roussel - Actor Profile

Jacques Roussel

Acting
Updated: May 11, 2026
24Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Feb 6, 1901
Birth Place: Paris, France

Jacques Roussel Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Jacques Roussel reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 24 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Jacques Roussel's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 63% of Jacques Roussel'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 Ramuntcho, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Jacques Roussel Movies Ranked

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

★10.0
Ramuntcho (1919) movie poster
★10.0

Ramuntcho: Ramuntcho, a young smuggler, loves Gracieuse and the two would like to get married, but Gracieuse's mother Dolorès won't

Ramuntcho

1919
★10.0
Malencontre (1920) movie poster
★10.0

Malencontre: An orphan falls for the son of her benefactor, and decides to poison her rival for his affections.

Malencontre

1920•Drama
★9.0
The Black Diamond (1941) movie poster
★9.0

The Black Diamond: A wealthy man's wife dies in a car crash; she is survived by him and their daughter. The father learns that he's not her

The Black Diamond

1941•Drama
★9.0
Si jeunesse savait... (1948) movie poster
★9.0

Si jeunesse savait...: Charles Vigne, a wealthy banker, frees Abdul, a good genius imprisoned in a vase. To thank him, Abdul grants his wish: t

Si jeunesse savait...

1948•Comedy
★9.0
Sorceror (1950) movie poster
★9.0

Sorceror: A young rogue kills an old lady to rob her. Arrested, he believes it is for this crime, hides nothing from his lawyer, w

Sorceror

1950•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Jacques Roussel has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1950 Sending of Flowers Head waiter Flop Similar →
1950 Sorceror A lawyer (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1948 Si jeunesse savait... Shareholder Super Hit Similar →
1946 Special Mission Carlos (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1946 Raboliot - Flop Similar →
1945 Girl with Grey Eyes - Hit Similar →
1943 Captain Fracasse The provost Average Similar →
1943 Carnival of Sinners The critic (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1943 The Count of Monte Cristo Part 1 - The Prisoner of Kastell Raoul Average Similar →
1942 At Your Command, Madam Le maître d'hôtel (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1942 Signé illisible - Hit Similar →
1942 Boléro Horace Hit Similar →
1942 Miss Bonaparte Butler (uncredited) Average Similar →
1941 The Black Diamond Vincent Super Hit Similar →
1940 The French Way - Average Similar →
1940 From Mayerling to Sarajevo - Hit Similar →
1938 La Bête Humaine Commissaire Cauche Hit Similar →
1938 Let’s Go Up the Champs-Élysées Un Seigneur Flop Similar →
1938 I Sing A domestic Average Similar →
1925 Heart of a Vagabond - Hit Similar →
1923 La faute des autres - Super Hit Similar →
1921 La Maison vide - Super Hit Similar →
1920 Malencontre Patrice de Malencontre Super Hit Similar →
1919 Ramuntcho - Super Hit Similar →

Jacques Roussel - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Jacques Roussel?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jacques Roussel is "Ramuntcho" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Jacques Roussel acted in?

Jacques Roussel has been featured in at least 24 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Jacques Roussel?

Other notable films include "Malencontre", "The Black Diamond", and "Si jeunesse savait...".

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