Jean-Pierre Marielle
ActingAbout Jean-Pierre Marielle
Jean-Pierre Marielle (born April 12, 1932) is a French actor. He has played in more than a hundred movies in which he brought life to a very large diversity of roles, from the banal citizen (Les Galettes de Pont-Aven), to the serial killer (Sans mobile apparent), to the World War II hero (Les Milles), to the compromised spy (La Valise), to the has-been actor (Les Grands Ducs), acting always with the same excellence whatever the quality of the movie in itself. He is well known for his outspokenness and especially for his warm and cavernous voice which is often imitated by French humorists considering him as the archetype of the French gentleman. Description above from the Wikipedia article Jean-Pierre Marielle, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Jean-Pierre Marielle Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Jean-Pierre Marielle 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-Pierre Marielle's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 74% of Jean-Pierre Marielle'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 Animals, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Jean-Pierre Marielle Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Jean-Pierre Marielle's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Jean-Pierre Marielle has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Belmondo: The Incorrigible | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Rochefort, Marielle, Noiret: Les copains d'abord | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | Jean Rochefort, l'irrésistible | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Belmondo by Belmondo | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Phantom Boy | The Man with the Broken Face (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Des roses en hiver | Jean | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Je vous salue Marielle | Himself | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Belmondo, itinéraire... | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Santa's Apprentice | Contrary Santa (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | The Skin of Sorrow | Oswald | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Micmacs | Placard | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Annie Girardot, ainsi va la vie | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | The Da Vinci Code | Jacques Saunière | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Grey Souls | Pierre-Ange Destinat | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Claude Sautet or the Invisible Magic | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Madame De... | Le général | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | One, Two, Three, Sun | L'homme seul / The lonely man | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | Max & Jeremie | Almeida | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | Dispute in Valladolid | Bartolomé de las Casas | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | All the Mornings of the World | Monsieur de Sainte Colombe | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Uranus | Archambaud | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | The Murderous Months of April | Fred | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Ménage | The Rich and Depressed Man | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Partenaires | Gabriel Gallien | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Les Capricieux | Simon | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Coup de Torchon | Le Peron / Le Peron's twin brother | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Voulez-vous un bébé Nobel ? | Victor Delacroix | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | Cause toujours... tu m'intéresses | François Perrin | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | The Accuser | Roustev | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | Cookies | Henri Serin, umbrella representative and painter | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Track | Albert Danville | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | Let Joy Reign Supreme | The Marquis de Pontcallec | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Common Man | Léo Tartaffione | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | T'es fou Marcel | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Man in the Trunk | Major Bloch | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | La Chavalanthrope | Narrator (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Four Flies on Grey Velvet | Gianni Arrosio | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Love Is Gay, Love Is Sad | Maxime | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Man in the Buick | Le Marquis | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | All Mad About Him | Le Révérend-Père Fouquet | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | L'Emploi du temps | Le narrateur | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Weekend at Dunkirk | Pierson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Backfire | Van Houde | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | Que personne ne sorte | Jo Adams | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | Let's Rob the Bank | André Durand-Mareuil | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | The Animals | Récitant (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | La Nuit des rois | Malvolio | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Climates of Love | Philippe Marcenat | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Les Trois Sœurs | Toujenbach | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Fernand the Tramp | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
Jean-Pierre Marielle - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Jean-Pierre Marielle?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jean-Pierre Marielle is "The Animals" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Jean-Pierre Marielle acted in?
Jean-Pierre Marielle has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Jean-Pierre Marielle?
Other notable films include "Climates of Love", "L'Emploi du temps", and "Madame De...".