Jess Hahn
ActingAbout Jess Hahn
Jess Hahn's career is a bit of an oddity, being one of very few American actors to establish himself in French cinema in the early 1960's. He acted exclusively in French productions for the duration of his career with the exception of the Marlon Brando vehicle "The Night of the Following Day" in 1968, which was filmed in France. He also appeared in several international coproductions and low budget films by French exploitation director Jean Marie Pallardy, for which he is arguably best-known to contemporary audiences.
Jess Hahn Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Jess Hahn 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 Jess Hahn's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 46% of Jess Hahn'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 Deux de l'escadrille, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Jess Hahn Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Jess Hahn's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Jess Hahn has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Overdose | Le docteur | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | How Did You Get In? We Didn't See You Leave | Mac Douglas | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | Teheran '43 | terrorist on airplane | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | Treize | Bob | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | Johnny West | Manager | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Man from Chicago | Jeff | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | Les Rosenberg ne doivent pas mourir | Senator | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Grand Duel | Bighorse | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Sicilian Connection | Sacha | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Artless One | Captain | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Die Sonne angreifen | Hippolit | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Troubleshooters | Kongo, La brute américaine | Average | Similar → |
| 1970 | Atlantic Wall | British colonel | Average | Similar → |
| 1970 | Docteur Caraïbes | Jeff | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | The Night of the Following Day | Friendly | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | Fuller Report, Base Stockholm | Eddy Bennet | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Woman Is a Stranger | Floyd Delaney | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | Million Dollar Man | Henry | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | Your Turn to Die | Boris | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Triple Cross | Commander Braid | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | The Saint Lies in Wait | Hoppy Uniatz | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | Up to His Ears | Cornelius | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Wise Guys | Calderon aka "Nénesse" | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | What's New Pussycat? | Peter Werner | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | Les Gorilles | Boris Alexis Alexevich, the make-up artist | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | The Great Spy Chase | Commodore O'Brien | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Topkapi | Hans | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Que personne ne sorte | Bugsy Weis | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | A Blonde Like That | Sam | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | My Uncle from Texas | Brad | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | The Trial | Assistant Inspector #2 | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Sign of the Lion | Pierre Wesselrin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Cartouche | La Douceur | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | Dynamite Jack | Sergeant Bob | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | Sahara on Fire | Jeff Gordon | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | The Beast Is Loose | Donan | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | Time Bomb | Le marin blessé | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | Nathalie | Sam | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | When a Woman Meddles | 'La Couture' | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Happy Road | Morgan | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Vintage | André Morel (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | To Catch a Spy | Kalpannen | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | Le colonel est de la revue | Jess | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Best Part | Karl | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | La Madelon | American General Gibson | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | Tant qu'il y aura des femmes | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Girl on the Third Floor | L'Américain (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | The Pirates of the Bois du Bologne | le capitaine du bar | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | Poison Ivy | Le marin-geôlier | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | Deux de l'escadrille | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
Jess Hahn - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Jess Hahn?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jess Hahn is "Deux de l'escadrille" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Jess Hahn acted in?
Jess Hahn has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Jess Hahn?
Other notable films include "Your Turn to Die", "Docteur Caraïbes", and "Die Sonne angreifen".