Jean Poiret
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Jean Poiret, born Jean Poiré, (17 August 1926 – 14 March 1992) was a French actor, director, and screenwriter. He is primarily known as the author of the original play La Cage Aux Folles. Jean Poiret was born in Paris, France, where he died of a heart attack in 1992. He is buried at the Cimetière du Montparnasse in Paris. Description above from the Wikipedia article Jean Poiret, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Jean Poiret Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Jean Poiret 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 Poiret's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 34% of Jean Poiret'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 Terror with Women, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Jean Poiret Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Jean Poiret's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Jean Poiret has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Merci Zaza - La Folle Histoire de la Cage aux Folles | Self / Georges (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Comiques de toujours (Vol. 1 à 4) | Self (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | Sup de fric | Cyril Dujardin | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | Sisi/Last Minute | Herzog Max in Bayern | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | The Elegant Criminal | Allard | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Miracle Healing | Papu | Flop | Similar → |
| 1986 | I Hate Actors | Orlando Higgins | Flop | Similar → |
| 1986 | Inspector Lavardin | Inspecteur Jean Lavardin | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | Liberté, égalité, choucroute | Le calife | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | Cop au Vin | Inspecteur Jean Lavardin | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | The Seventh Target | Jean Michelis | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | Will the High Salaried Workers Raise Their Hands! | Andre Joeuf | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Last Metro | Jean-Loup Cottins | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | L'Hôtel du libre échange | Pinglet | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | The Other One's Mug | Jean-Louis Constant | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | Le Canard à l'orange | Hugh Preston | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | La Cage aux folles | Georges | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Qu'est-ce qui fait courir les crocodiles ? | Gontran | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Atlantic Wall | Armand, resistance leader and double agent | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | Three Men on a Horse | Freddy | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | La Coquine | Albino, l'instituteur | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Big Wash | Jean-Michel Lavalette | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Men in the Family | Bernard Le Gall | Flop | Similar → |
| 1967 | La Parisienne | Lafont | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | The Great Gadget | Verdier | Flop | Similar → |
| 1967 | Pour avoir Adrienne | Le jeune homme | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | Your Money or Your Life | Lucien Pélépan | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | Le petit monstre | The Godfather | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | The Big Scare | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | The Blockhead Fair | Collin | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | Teuf-teuf | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | Thank Heaven for Small Favors | Raoul | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | It's Not My Business | Jean Duroc, le directeur de la petite troupe de théâtre | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | The Dance | Vieux | Flop | Similar → |
| 1962 | Tales of Paris | Jean-Pierre Leroy (segment "Antonia") | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | On purge bébé | Bastien Follavoine | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Candide or The Optimism in the 20th Century | Le premier policier / Policeman | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | You Have Nothing to Declare? | Robert de Trivelin | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | The Bureaucrats | René Lahrier | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | Oh! What a Mambo | L'inspecteur Sapin | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | Nina | Gérard Blanville | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | L'anglais tel qu'on le parle | Julien Cicandel | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Clara and the Villains | Chantuer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Innocent with Forty Children | Maître Bardine | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | The Terror with Women | Gendarme | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Murderers and Thieves | Philippe d'Artois, le riche oisif | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | Life is beautiful | le joueur de maracas | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | Mon bébé | William Harrisson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | That Naughty Girl | Inspector Rémy | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | The Three Musketeers | - | Average | Similar → |
Jean Poiret - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Jean Poiret?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jean Poiret is "The Terror with Women" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Jean Poiret acted in?
Jean Poiret has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Jean Poiret?
Other notable films include "La Cage aux folles", "Merci Zaza - La Folle Histoire de la Cage aux Folles", and "Le petit monstre".