Jean-Claude Dreyfus
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Jean-Claude Dreyfus (born February 18, 1946, Paris) is a French actor. He began his career in film acting in 1973 in the film Comment réussir quand on est con et pleurnichard. Dreyfus is notable for his portrayal of a butcher in the black comedy Delicatessen by Marc Caro and Jean-Pierre Jeunet. He collaborated again with Jeunet and actor Dominique Pinon in the films The City of Lost Children and A Very Long Engagement. Description above from the Wikipedia article Jean-Claude Dreyfus licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Jean-Claude Dreyfus Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Jean-Claude Dreyfus 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-Claude Dreyfus's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 64% of Jean-Claude Dreyfus'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 Ville étrangère, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Jean-Claude Dreyfus Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Jean-Claude Dreyfus's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Jean-Claude Dreyfus has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Death and the Winemaker | Mathilde's Father | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Necrologies | The Cemetery Guardian | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Menina | M. Sertin | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | Two Snails Set Off | (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Attila Marcel | M. Kruzinsky | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Ugly Melanie | le narrateur | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Coco Chanel | Paul Poiret | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Ukiyo-e: Floating World Images | (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | To Each His Own Cinema | The husband (segment "Cinéma érotique") | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Les Cerfs-volants | The Count | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Monsieur Max | Sacha Guitry | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | A Very Long Engagement | Commander Lavrouye | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | The Curious Boy | Mr. Dubois | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Two Brothers | Eugène Normandin | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | The Lady and the Duke | Le duc d'Orléans | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Philosophale | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | La Ballade de Titus | Shrink | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | The Target | Le Préfet | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Limited Edition | Georges Récamier | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | The Alarm Clock | The Man | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Krim | Maître d'hôtel / Transvestite | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | The City of Lost Children | Marcello | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Too Loud A Solitude | Boss | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Mayday | Daniel | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Cache Cash | Max Desartre, malfrat dans le fourgon blindé | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | Pétain | Dumoulin | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | Love Affairs Usually End Badly | Dennard | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | The Voice | Maitre d'hôtel | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | The Girl in the Air | Marcel | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | The Beautiful Story | L'inspecteur du grand magasin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | All the Mornings of the World | Abbe Mathieu | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Delicatessen | Clapet | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Radio corbeau | Rosati, le boucher | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | Damia: Concert en velours noir | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Black Mic Mac 2 | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | Ville étrangère | Taxi driver | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Tandem | Le conseiller | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | How Wang-Fo Was Saved | L'empereur (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Our Story | Un voisin | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | The Outsider | Un travesti au commissariat | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | The Prize of Peril | Bertrand | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Le péril rampant | Le Serpent | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Fitzcarraldo | Opera 'Ernani' - Sarah Bernhardt | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | The Boy Soldier | Capitaine Maryla | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | Memoirs of a French Whore | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | Sugar | Mimine | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | Le Portrait de Dorian Gray | Le prêcheur | Average | Similar → |
| 1974 | How to Make Good When One Is a Jerk and a Crybaby | Le transformiste du cabaret | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | Un ange au paradis | Transvestite from the Grande Eugène (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | The Adventures of Zadig | - | Average | Similar → |
Jean-Claude Dreyfus - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Jean-Claude Dreyfus?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jean-Claude Dreyfus is "Ville étrangère" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Jean-Claude Dreyfus acted in?
Jean-Claude Dreyfus has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Jean-Claude Dreyfus?
Other notable films include "The Voice", "Mayday", and "La Ballade de Titus".