Louis Jourdan
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Louis Jourdan (born Louis Robert Gendre; 19 June 1921 – 14 February 2015) was a French film and television actor. He was known for his suave roles in several Hollywood films, including Alfred Hitchcock's The Paradine Case (1947), Letter from an Unknown Woman (1948), Gigi (1958), The Best of Everything (1959), The V.I.P.s (1963) and Octopussy (1983). He played Dracula in the 1977 BBC television production Count Dracula.
Louis Jourdan Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Louis Jourdan reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Louis Jourdan's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 58% of Louis Jourdan'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 Double Deal, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Louis Jourdan Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Louis Jourdan's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Louis Jourdan has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Roger Moore: A Matter of Class | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | That's Entertainment! III | (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Year of the Comet | Philippe | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Grace Kelly: The American Princess | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Double Deal | Peter Sterling | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Octopussy | Kamal Khan | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | James Bond: The First 21 Years | Kamal Khan (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | Count Dracula | Count Dracula | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | The Man in the Iron Mask | D'Artagnan | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | Silver Bears | Prince di Siracusa | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Count of Monte-Cristo | Villefort | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | Piange… il telefono | Medico | Average | Similar → |
| 1974 | That's Entertainment! | (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Great American Beauty Contest | Ralph Dupree | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Men Who Made the Movies: Vincente Minnelli | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Ritual of Evil | Dr. David Sorell | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | Run a Crooked Mile | Richard Stuart | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Fear No Evil | Dr. David Sorell | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | A Flea in Her Ear | Henri Tournel | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | To Die in Paris | Colonel Bertine Westrex | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Le avventure e gli amori di Miguel Cervantes | Cardinal Acquaviva | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | The V.I.P.s | Marc Champselle | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | Mathias Sandorf | Le comte Mathias Sandorf | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | Disorder | Tom | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | The Count of Monte Cristo | Edmond Dantès | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Can-Can | Philipe Forrestier | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | The Best of Everything | David Savage | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | Gigi | Gaston Lachaille | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | Dangerous Exile | Duke Philippe de Beauvais | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | Escapade | Frank Raphaël | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Her Bridal Night | Michel | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | Julie | Lyle Benton | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | The Swan | Dr. Nicholas Agi | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Three Coins in the Fountain | Prince Dino di Cessi | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | A String of Blue Beads | Antique Shop Owner | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | The Happy Time | Uncle Desmond Bonnard | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Anne of the Indies | Captaine Pierre François LaRochelle | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Bird of Paradise | Andre Laurence | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | Madame Bovary | Rodolphe Boulanger | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | No Minor Vices | Octavio Quaglini | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Letter from an Unknown Woman | Stefan Brand | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | The Paradine Case | Andre Latour | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | The Bohemian Life | Rodolphe | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Twilight | Robert de Ligny | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | The Little Ones of the Flower Platform | Francis | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | The Beautiful Adventure | André d'Éguzon | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | L'Arlésienne | Frédéri | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Parade in 7 Nights | Freddy Richard, clown of the Romani circus | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Her First Affair | Pierre | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Comedy of Happiness | Fédor | Hit | Similar → |
Louis Jourdan - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Louis Jourdan?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Louis Jourdan is "Double Deal" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Louis Jourdan acted in?
Louis Jourdan has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Louis Jourdan?
Other notable films include "The Beautiful Adventure", "Escapade", and "Letter from an Unknown Woman".