Jean Desailly
ActingAbout Jean Desailly
Jean Desailly (August 24, 1920, Paris – June 11, 2008) was a French actor. He was a member of the Comédie-Française from 1942 – 1946, and later participated in about ninety movies. Desailly was married to the French actress Simone Valère.
Jean Desailly Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Jean Desailly 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 Jean Desailly's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 88% of Jean Desailly'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 The Last Judgment, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Jean Desailly Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Jean Desailly's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Jean Desailly has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Le radeau de la Méduse | La Tullaye | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Équipe de nuit | Le père | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Les Tisserands du pouvoir 2, la révolte | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Les Tisserands du pouvoir | Auguste Roussel | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Cambiamento d'aria | Ricky Lefèvre | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | The Professional | Ministre | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Heads or Tails | Bourgon-Massenet, directeur de la police | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Serpent | Narrator (voice) (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Inheritor | Jean-Pierre Carnavan | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | A Cop | Distinguished Man | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Le Misanthrope | Philinte | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | You Will Reap the Tempest | Narrator (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Le deuxième coup de feu | Olivier Lenoir | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | La Chapelle de Ronchamp | Narrator | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Franciscan of Bourges | Monsieur Toledano | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | The 25th Hour | Le ministre (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | The Dance of the Heron | Edouard | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Two Orphans | Count of Linières | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | The Soft Skin | Pierre Lachenay | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Graduation Year | Mr. Terrenoire | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Le Doulos | Superintendant Clain | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Lust | Monsieur Duparc - le Père de Bernard | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | The Laws of War | Uhrmacher Rede | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | The Passion of Slow Fire | Stéphane Blanchon | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Baron of the Locks | Mr. Maurice Montbernon | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | 125 rue Montmartre | Commissaire Dodelot | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Possessors | François Schoudler, le fils | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Maigret Sets a Trap | Marcel Maurin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Les alchimistes | Self - Narrator(voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Impressions de New York | Self - Narrator (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Grand Manoeuvre | Victor Duverger | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | Royal Affairs in Versailles | Marivaux | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Jocelyn | Jocelyn | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Chicago Digest | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Bullfight | Narrator (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Tomorrow We Get Divorced | Max Blachet | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Véronique | Florestan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Chéri | Fred Peloux, dit 'Chéri' | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | Keep an Eye on Amelia | Marcel Courbois | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | La Veuve et l'innocent | Claude Girelle | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | The Mark of the Day | Larzac | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | L'échafaud peut attendre | Michel Vincent | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Just a Big Simple Girl | Michel | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Loves, Delights and Organs | Jean Pelletier | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | The Revenge of Roger | Raymond de Noirville | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Pastoral Symphony | Jacques Martens - his son | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | Sylvia and the Ghost | Frederick | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | The Last Judgment | Kyril | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Father Goriot | Bianchon | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Le Voyageur de la Toussaint | Gilles Mauvoisin | Hit | Similar → |
Jean Desailly - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Jean Desailly?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jean Desailly is "The Last Judgment" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Jean Desailly acted in?
Jean Desailly has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Jean Desailly?
Other notable films include "Impressions de New York", "Le Misanthrope", and "La Chapelle de Ronchamp".