Jean-Claude Jay - Actor Profile

Jean-Claude Jay

Acting
Updated: May 10, 2026
13Total Films
8.0 Highest Rated

Jean-Claude Jay Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Jean-Claude Jay reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 13 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 54% of Jean-Claude Jay'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 Electra, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Jean-Claude Jay Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Jean-Claude Jay's career based on audience ratings.

★8.0
Electra (1986) movie poster
★8.0

Electra: Mise-en-scène of the classic tragedy of Sofocles, carried out by Antoine Vitez in the National Theatre of Chaillot

Electra

1986•TV Movie
★8.0
What Do You Want, Julie? (1977) movie poster
★8.0

What Do You Want, Julie?: Eight years after May '68, they are all in their forties and all met to live in a small village in Provence: Julie, Simo

What Do You Want, Julie?

1977•Comedy
★7.7
I... for Icarus (1979) movie poster
★7.7

I... for Icarus: Following the assassination of President Marc Jarry, a member of the investigation committee refuses to sign off on the

I... for Icarus

1979•Thriller
★6.9
Joan the Maid I: The Battles (1994) movie poster
★6.9

Joan the Maid I: The Battles: Convinced only she can lead France to victory against the invading English, Jeanne leaves her childhood home to plead wi

Joan the Maid I: The Battles

1994•History
★6.8
The Women on the 6th Floor (2011) movie poster
★6.8

The Women on the 6th Floor: Paris, in the early 1960s. Jean-Louis Joubert is a serious but uptight stockbroker, married to Suzanne, a starchy class-

The Women on the 6th Floor

2011•Comedy

Full Filmography

Every movie Jean-Claude Jay has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2015 The Final Lesson Georges, le premier amour de Madeleine Hit Similar →
2011 Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy French Man at Residency Hit Similar →
2011 The Women on the 6th Floor Pelletier Hit Similar →
2003 Who Killed Bambi? - Average Similar →
1999 Time Regained Duke of Guermantes Average Similar →
1994 Joan the Maid I: The Battles Jacques Alain Hit Similar →
1986 Electra Le pédagogue Super Hit Similar →
1985 Death in a French Garden Father Average Similar →
1981 Peer Gynt Le père de Solvejg / Le capitaine Flop Similar →
1979 I... for Icarus Le sénateur Albert Philippe Super Hit Similar →
1979 Memoirs of a French Whore Client in Dark Glasses Average Similar →
1979 Memoirs of a French Whore - Average Similar →
1977 What Do You Want, Julie? - Super Hit Similar →

Jean-Claude Jay - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Jean-Claude Jay?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jean-Claude Jay is "Electra" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Jean-Claude Jay acted in?

Jean-Claude Jay has been featured in at least 13 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Jean-Claude Jay?

Other notable films include "What Do You Want, Julie?", "I... for Icarus", and "Joan the Maid I: The Battles".

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