Jean Richard
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Jean Richard (18 April 1921 – 12 December 2001) was a French actor, comedian, and circus entrepreneur. He is best remembered for his role as Georges Simenon's Maigret in the eponymous French television series, which he played for more than twenty years, and for his circus activities. Richard was born in Bessines, Deux-Sevres. In the 1970s–1980s, he owned and managed three major circuses, two theme parks near Paris, La Mer de Sable and La Vallée des Peaux-Rouges, and a private zoo in his property of Ermenonville, Oise. He died on 12 December 2001 in Senlis, aged 80. Description above from the Wikipedia article Jean Richard (actor), licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Jean Richard Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Jean Richard 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 Richard's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 42% of Jean Richard'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 Le Passage de Vénus, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Jean Richard Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Jean Richard's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Jean Richard has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Comiques de toujours (Vol. 1 à 4) | Self (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Annuity | Jo (un voyou) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | La Maison de campagne | Bertrand Boiselier | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | L'Auvergnat et l'Autobus | Jean Richard | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Bang Bang | Paulo | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | Sale temps pour les mouches | Principal inspector Bérurier | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | The Boss of Champignol | Claudius Binoche | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Rope Around the Neck | Arthur | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Dernier tiercé | Laredon | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Black Humor | Polyte - segment 1 'La Bestiole' | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | Clémentine chérie | Auguste | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | Bebert and the Train | Mr. Martin | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | Chicken Feed for Little Birds | le boucher | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | Un clair de Lune à Maubeuge | Philibert | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | War of the Buttons | Lebrac's father | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | This Time it Must Be Caviar | Siméon | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Small Local Trains | César Beauminet | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Candide or The Optimism in the 20th Century | Le trafiquant du marché noir / Black Marketeer | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | Tête folle | Gérard | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Without Trumpet or Drum | Leon Riffard | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Stop the Massacre | Antoine Martin | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | You Have Nothing to Declare? | Marius Frontignac | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | The Bureaucrats | Boudin | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | Cigarettes, Whiskey and Wild Women | The knocked out customer who asks for whiskey (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | Life Together | André Le Lorrain | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | En bordée | Prosper Cartahu | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | La Peau de l'ours | Commissioner Etienne Ledru | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | Slightly Ahead | Ferdinand Galiveau, marchand de volailles et turfiste | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | Life is beautiful | l'employé | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | Elena and Her Men | Hector | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | La Madelon | Antoine Pichot | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | Chéri-Bibi | Chéri-bibi / Maxime du Touchais | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Casta diva | Domenico Fiorillo | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | The Cheerful Squadron | Laperrine | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Service Entrance | Jules Béchard, mandataire aux halles | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | Royal Affairs in Versailles | Du Croisy playing the role of Tartuffe | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Cinema of yesteryear | Pasquale | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | His Father's Portrait | Paul Durand | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | Wonderful Mentality | Honoré Bonvalet | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Deux de l'escadrille | Pierre Dourdan, aka 'Saucisse' | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Drôle de noce | Joseph Bonhomme | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | La demoiselle et son revenant | Ricard | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | The Seven Deadly Sins | The peasant (segment "La Gourmandise") | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Le Passage de Vénus | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Bernard and the Lion | The Brigadier | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | The King of the Bla Bla Bla | Jacques | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Adémaï at the border post | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Le Roi Pandore | Gendarme Quichenette | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | Mission in Tangier | Drunk President | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | Six Hours to Lose | City sergeant | Average | Similar → |
Jean Richard - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Jean Richard?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jean Richard is "Le Passage de Vénus" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Jean Richard acted in?
Jean Richard has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Jean Richard?
Other notable films include "Deux de l'escadrille", "Without Trumpet or Drum", and "Cinema of yesteryear".