Jean Benguigui
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Jean Benguigui (born 8 April 1944 in Oran) is a French actor. He is of Jewish-Algerian descent. In 2006 and 2007 he played the role of impresario Cartoni in a new adaptation of the operetta Le Chanteur de Mexico at the Théâtre du Châtelet. Source: Article "Jean Benguigui" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA 3.0.
Jean Benguigui Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Jean Benguigui reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Jean Benguigui's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 66% of Jean Benguigui'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 Padre, patrón, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Jean Benguigui Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Jean Benguigui's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Jean Benguigui has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | The Sofa | Edouard Le Tellier, producer | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | Conviction | Maître Francis Szpiner | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Lili Within the Clouds | Grandpa | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Yann Piat: A Chronicle of Murder | Joseph Sercia | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | A Cat in Paris | Victor Costa (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Fatal | Tony Tarba | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | So Happy Together | Prosper | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Aïcha | Docteur Accoca | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Chat en Poche | Pacarel | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Those Happy Days | Mimoun | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Qui mange quand ? | M. Arnaud | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Grosse chaleur | Paul | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Le prix | Biscuter | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Les mers du sud | Biscuter | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | La rose d'Alexandrie | Biscuter | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Turn Left at the End of the World | Isaac Shushan | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Cita mortal a l’Up & Down | Biscuter | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | How we made Asterix & Obelix: Mission Cleopatra | Self - Actor | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Asterix & Obelix: Mission Cleopatra | Malococsis | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | La juge Beaulieu | Commandent Etcheverry | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Tal como éramos | Biscuter | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | La soledad del manager | Biscuter | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Padre, patrón | Biscuter | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | El hermano pequeño | Biscuter | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | El delantero centro fue asesinado al atardecer | Biscuter | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Man's Best Friend | Ralph | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Bingo ! | Tikossian | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | The Swindle | Guadeloupe Gangster | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Still Waters Run Deep | Monsieur Salmain | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Tango | Lefort | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | The Big Pardon 2 | Albert Zecri | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | Loulou graffiti | Commissioner Bloc | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | The Beautiful Story | Doga | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | My Life Is Hell | Monsieur Chpil | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | A Day to Remember | Marcel | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Le Cri des hommes | Fuentès | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | My New Partner II | Cesarini | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Lorfou | Massin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Milan noir | Di Giorgi | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | The Fugitives | Labib, chef de bar | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | The Judge | Maître Donati | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | The African | Aristote Poulakis | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | Le Jeune Marié | Pierrot | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | The Big Pardon | Albert Zecri | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | Buffet Froid | Le tueur à gages | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | Memoirs of a French Whore | Jean-Jean | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | The Bit Between the Teeth | Bosc | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | No Trifling with Love | Bridaine | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | Little Marcel | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | The French Calvinists | Jean-Baptiste Fort | Average | Similar → |
Jean Benguigui - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Jean Benguigui?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jean Benguigui is "Padre, patrón" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Jean Benguigui acted in?
Jean Benguigui has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Jean Benguigui?
Other notable films include "Tal como éramos", "Still Waters Run Deep", and "Little Marcel".