Jean Sylvain
ActingJean Sylvain Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Jean Sylvain 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 Sylvain's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 72% of Jean Sylvain'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 Southern Bar, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Jean Sylvain Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Jean Sylvain's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Jean Sylvain has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | King of Hearts | 'Le suisse' (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Killer Spy | Real curator of the castle (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | Male Hunt | Le garçon de café (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | A Blonde Like That | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | Princess of Cleves | Referee of the palm game (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Heirs | Van cleaner (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Asphalt | Robert | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Gates of Paris | An Agent (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Les Lumières du soir | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Mon bébé | John | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Les Duraton | Le garçon de café de « La Boîte à Wiskhy » à Paris | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Headlines of Destruction | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Le Rouge et le Noir | Valet (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | The Contessa's Secret | Un inspecteur | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Men Think Only of That | Neighbor who marries his daughter | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | Captain Slipper | Cape seller (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | Naked in the Wind | Commissioner | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | She and Me | Le maire (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | Beauties of the Night | Un homme au guichet de la poste (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Sins of Madeleine | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Dr. Knock | Un chauffeur | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Les Maîtres-nageurs | The tax controller (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Without Leaving an Address | Le client en bagarre | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | Three Sinners | A butler (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Justice Is Done | Customer at the Le Roi Soleil bar | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | Véronique | Sergeant Mercier | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Lady Paname | Un ami | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Minne | Sleuth | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | Here Is the Beauty | Restaurant Customer (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Round of Hours | Journalist | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Death Threat | Boy (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | At the Grand Balcony | Photographer (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Night Round | Friend | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Dark Sunday | Un chanteur | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | L'échafaud peut attendre | Witness | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | The Execrable Fate of Guillemette Babin | The idiot | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Femme sans passé | Domestic | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Emile the African | A machinist | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | The Loves of Colette | Groomsman | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Panic | Raphaël | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Monsieur Badin | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Beating Heart | Roland's Witness (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Four Flights to Love | Un soldat (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | The Phantom Wagon | Un salutiste | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Troubled Heart | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Les Gaietés de l'exposition | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | La Glu | Le vicomte Adolphe de Kernan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Une de la cavalerie | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Southern Bar | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | La Loupiote | - | Hit | Similar → |
Jean Sylvain - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Jean Sylvain?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jean Sylvain is "Southern Bar" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Jean Sylvain acted in?
Jean Sylvain has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Jean Sylvain?
Other notable films include "La Glu", "Round of Hours", and "Les Lumières du soir".