Jean Gaven
ActingAbout Jean Gaven
Jean Gaven (16 January 1922 – 5 May 2014) was a French actor. He appeared in more than sixty films between 1945 and 1996. Born in Saint-Rome-de-Cernon, France on January 16, 1922, Gaven began acting sometime after the end of World War II, amassing a filmography of more than 60 motion pictures during a career spanning more than five decades. Married to the actress Dominique Wilms, he died at the age of 92 in Paris, France, on May 5, 2014. Source: Article "Jean Gaven" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA 3.0.
Jean Gaven Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Jean Gaven 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 Gaven's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 56% of Jean Gaven'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 La Peau d’un homme, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Jean Gaven Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Jean Gaven's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Jean Gaven has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | The Eagle and the Horse | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | L'Œil écarlate | Etienne Delvaux | Flop | Similar → |
| 1984 | Venus on Fire | Waldo | Flop | Similar → |
| 1983 | One Deadly Summer | Leballech, boss of the sawmill | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Signé Furax | L'agent sans panier à salade | Flop | Similar → |
| 1978 | Who Is Killing the Great Chefs of Europe? | Salpetre | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | Madame Claude | Gustave Lucas | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | Bad Starters | Gargantua | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Story of O | Pierre | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | And Hope to Die | Rizzio | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | Where Did Tom Go? | Anton Caras | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | One Way Ticket | Dietrich | Flop | Similar → |
| 1970 | Rider on the Rain | Inspector Toussaint | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | Pasha | Marc, un inspecteur | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Our Men in Bagdad | General Yuri Fiodorenko | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | A Trap for Cinderella | Gabriel | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | Emile's Boat | Fisherman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | Leon Garros Is Looking for His Friend | Grégoire | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Amour, autocar et boîtes de nuit | Paul | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Minuit treize | Le commissaire Bignon | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Visa to Hell | Carlos | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Riff Raff Girls | Henri / James | Flop | Similar → |
| 1958 | Adventures in Indochina | Le Scaph | Flop | Similar → |
| 1957 | Young Girls Beware | Petit Jo | Flop | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Witches of Salem | Peter Corey | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | The River of Three Junks | Capitaine Brichet | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | Law of the Streets | André Remoulin aka 'Dédé la Glace' | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | If All the Guys in the World... | Jos - il secondo | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Girl on the Third Floor | Ernest Sapinaud | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | La Madone des sleepings | Don Armando Félix | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Babes Make the Law | Frédéric Langlet, le mari de Christine | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Obsession | Alexandre Buisson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | The Big Flag | Lieutenant Lachenal | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | The Wild Oat | Abbot Daniel, village vicar | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Feather in the Wind | François Bontemps | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Le Crime du Bouif | Michel | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | They Were Five | Marcel - le boxeur | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | Les Quatre Sergents du Fort Carré | Finot | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Duel à Dakar | Fred | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | La Peau d’un homme | Moussac | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Tomorrow We Get Divorced | Johnny Buck | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | At the Grand Balcony | Belfort | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | La Bataille du feu | Jacques Legrand | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Rapide de nuit | One of the two accomplices | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | History of Singing | Jack Bing | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Six Hours to Lose | Antoine | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | Dropped from Heaven | Robert | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | The Murderer Is Not Guilty | Young inspector Gustave Perkinson | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Son of France | Lieutenant Brévannes | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Les Cadets de l'océan | Albertini, dit Tino | Average | Similar → |
Jean Gaven - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Jean Gaven?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jean Gaven is "La Peau d’un homme" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Jean Gaven acted in?
Jean Gaven has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Jean Gaven?
Other notable films include "The Eagle and the Horse", "Leon Garros Is Looking for His Friend", and "The Big Flag".