Jean-Paul Roussillon - Actor Profile

Jean-Paul Roussillon

Acting
Updated: May 12, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Mar 5, 1931
Birth Place: Paris, France

About Jean-Paul Roussillon

Jean-Paul Roussillon (5 March 1931 – 31 July 2009) was a French actor. He appeared in more than 80 films and television shows between 1954 and 2008. He starred in the film Playing 'In the Company of Men', which was screened in the Un Certain Regard section at the 2003 Cannes Film Festival. He won the César Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in A Christmas Tale. For years Roussillon had been battling lung cancer and died on 31 July 2009 in Auxerre, France. Source: Article "Jean-Paul Roussillon" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA 3.0.

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Jean-Paul Roussillon Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Jean-Paul Roussillon reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. 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-Paul Roussillon's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 48% of Jean-Paul Roussillon'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 Tableau d'honneur, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Jean-Paul Roussillon Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Jean-Paul Roussillon's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
Tableau d'honneur (1992) movie poster
★10.0

Tableau d'honneur: Handsome Jules has problems with school and girls. His domineering dad doesn't make matters easier, although his mom is

Tableau d'honneur

1992•Comedy
★10.0
War of the Maidens (1984) movie poster
★10.0

War of the Maidens: A film about the rebellion that took place in the French department of Ariège from 1829 to 1832, and continued in a less

War of the Maidens

1984•War
★9.5
Marriage of Figaro (1959) movie poster
★9.5

Marriage of Figaro: It's the day of Figaro's marriage to Susanna, but first he must help the Countess divert the Count's attention away from

Marriage of Figaro

1959•Comedy
★9.0
Flesh and Desire (1954) movie poster
★9.0

Flesh and Desire: Giuseppe is accused of killing his employer Matthias who is actually in a hospital with amnesia.

Flesh and Desire

1954•Drama
★9.0
The Secret of Sarah Tombelaine (1991) movie poster
★9.0

The Secret of Sarah Tombelaine: Legend has it that Archangel Michael confronted the Dragon and imprisoned him under a huge stone called today Mont Saint

The Secret of Sarah Tombelaine

1991•Fantasy

Full Filmography

Every movie Jean-Paul Roussillon has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2008 A Christmas Tale Abel Hit Similar →
2007 Zone libre Maury Average Similar →
2004 Kings & Queen Abel Vuillard Hit Similar →
2004 Black Mor's Island Mac Gregor (Voice) Average Similar →
2003 Playing 'In the Company of Men' Henri Jurrieu Hit Similar →
2003 Une preuve d'amour Madeleine Super Hit Similar →
2002 The Idol Roger Castellac Flop Similar →
2002 Mischka Mischka Average Similar →
2001 The Girl from Paris Jean Farjon Average Similar →
1997 À chacun son tour Julian Verbaccke Hit Similar →
1997 Same Old Song Père Hit Similar →
1995 Oui Monsieur Arthur Flop Similar →
1994 D'Artagnan's Daughter Planchet Average Similar →
1992 Tableau d'honneur Albert Croquebeois Super Hit Similar →
1992 The Girl in the Air Raymond Hit Similar →
1991 Cherokee Oncle Fernand Super Hit Similar →
1991 The Secret of Sarah Tombelaine Emile Super Hit Similar →
1991 Blaze Dalmas Hit Similar →
1991 L'Huissier Gorgerin Average Similar →
1990 La Fille du magicien Nadir Flop Similar →
1990 Plein fer Napoléon Average Similar →
1990 I Have You Under My Skin Bébert, gardien de la Bourse du travail Flop Similar →
1989 Love Comedy Henri Hit Similar →
1989 Baxter Joseph Barsky Average Similar →
1987 Malady of Love Jacques Flop Similar →
1987 Hôtel de France Jean Trillat Flop Similar →
1987 Les Clowns de Dieu Garniks Hit Similar →
1986 États d'âme Arnolli Hit Similar →
1986 My Brother-in-law Killed My Sister Le majordome du Bossu Flop Similar →
1985 He Died with His Eyes Open Léonce Average Similar →
1984 War of the Maidens The Judge Super Hit Similar →
1983 Doctor Lerne, Subgod Gustave Flop Similar →
1982 The Trout Verjon Average Similar →
1982 La Double Inconstance Trivelin Flop Similar →
1981 A Business of Men Le juge d'instruction Dauzat Average Similar →
1980 Les trois soeurs Tcheboutykine Super Hit Similar →
1975 Le Légataire universel - Jean-Paul Roussillon - Flop Similar →
1974 L'Avare - Super Hit Similar →
1973 La Troupe du Roy : Hommage à Molière George Dandin Flop Similar →
1973 George Dandin Lubin Hit Similar →
1970 Un fil à la patte Jean Hit Similar →
1969 Les Précieuses Ridicules Mascarille Flop Similar →
1968 Feu la mère de madame Joseph Flop Similar →
1964 La Mégère apprivoisée Beppo Average Similar →
1964 Weekend at Dunkirk le gouape Hit Similar →
1960 The Thousandth Window Boutain Hit Similar →
1959 Marriage of Figaro Grippe-Soleil Super Hit Similar →
1957 Love Descends from the Sky Jean Average Similar →
1956 Deadlier Than the Male Amédée Hit Similar →
1954 Flesh and Desire Apo Ancelin Super Hit Similar →

Jean-Paul Roussillon - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Jean-Paul Roussillon?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jean-Paul Roussillon is "Tableau d'honneur" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Jean-Paul Roussillon acted in?

Jean-Paul Roussillon has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Jean-Paul Roussillon?

Other notable films include "War of the Maidens", "Marriage of Figaro", and "Flesh and Desire".

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