Jacques Legras
ActingCareer Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Jacques Legras reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Comedy
The majority of Jacques Legras's filmography leans towards the Comedy genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 14% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Jacques Legras remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in What Did I Ever Do to the Good Lord to Deserve a Wife Who Drinks in Cafes with Men?, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Jacques Legras Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Jacques Legras's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Jacques Legras.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | How to Make Love to a Negro Without Getting Tired | Vendeur de machines à écrire | Flop | Similar → |
| 1984 | The Defective Detective | Orchestra conductor | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Doctor Lerne, Subgod | Le facteur | Flop | Similar → |
| 1983 | Lucky Luke: Daltons on the Loose | Augustus Betting (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | Vous habitez chez vos parents ? | Gaspard | Flop | Similar → |
| 1982 | Don't Forget Your Father in the Cloakroom... | Policeman | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | Te marre pas... c'est pour rire ! | Bailiff | Flop | Similar → |
| 1981 | Rookie Soldiers on Maneuvers | le colonel allemand | Flop | Similar → |
| 1981 | Le jour se lève et les conneries commencent | Charles Landrieux | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | le vol d'Icare | Durandal | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | What Did I Ever Do to the Good Lord to Deserve a Wife Who Drinks in Cafes with Men? | Maurice Vasselin, l'agent du fisc | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | Le piège à cons | Commissaire Roubert | Flop | Similar → |
| 1979 | The Associate | M. Pernais, inspecteur de police | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | Heroes Are Not Wet Behind the Ears | Foreign police officer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | Parisian Life | Alphonse | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | The Carpathian Castle | The Pope | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | Mad Race to Cote d'Azur | Night train chief | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | Shut Up, Gulli | Mr. Le Marlec, Deputy Mayor, Rector of Saint-On | Average | Similar → |
| 1974 | Le Permis de conduire | L'examinateur du permis de conduire | Average | Similar → |
| 1974 | The Four Charlots Musketeers 2 | Alexandre Dumas | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | The Four Charlots Musketeers | Alexandre Dumas / L'écrivain | Flop | Similar → |
| 1973 | A Slightly Pregnant Man | Leboeuf | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Suburbs Are Everywhere | Le représentant | Flop | Similar → |
| 1972 | Charlots Go to Spain | Le conducteur | Flop | Similar → |
| 1972 | Sex Shop | Albert | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | Daisy Town | Le guichetier de la banque (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | The Lady in the Car with Glasses and a Gun | Un policier | Flop | Similar → |
| 1970 | The Stud | Mr. Pointard | Flop | Similar → |
| 1969 | Hibernatus | L'avocat | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Faites donc plaisir aux amis | Inspector Ludovic Grossard | Flop | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Little Bather | Henri Castagnier, le curé | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | O.S.S. 117: Mission to Tokyo | Mr. Chan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | The Restaurant | L'agent de police | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Three Disordered Children | L'inspecteur Barnachon | Flop | Similar → |
| 1966 | Your Money or Your Life | Tapu | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | Lady L | Police inspector | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | How to Keep the Red Lamp Burning | Un client suisse (sketch "La Fermeture") (non crédité) | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | Public School | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1965 | Under Your Hat | Le chauffeur de taxi | Flop | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Big Swag | Postman | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | A Mouse with the Men | Un inspecteur | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | Les Gros Bras | Jewelry expert | Flop | Similar → |
| 1961 | The American Beauty | Riri, cafe owner | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Peek-a-boo | M. Legras, le présentateur du spectacle / Un moine | Flop | Similar → |
| 1954 | Service Entrance | Un client de Dumény (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Men Think Only of That | Bridegroom | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | The Three Musketeers | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | Love Is Not a Sin | Mr. Vaugerel | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Bernard and the Lion | Paul | Flop | Similar → |
| 1949 | Branquignol | Le domestique qui crie trop fort | Flop | Similar → |
Jacques Legras - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Jacques Legras?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jacques Legras is "What Did I Ever Do to the Good Lord to Deserve a Wife Who Drinks in Cafes with Men?" with a rating of 7.7/10.
How many movies has Jacques Legras acted in?
Jacques Legras has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Jacques Legras?
Other notable films include "The Defective Detective", "The Restaurant", and "O.S.S. 117: Mission to Tokyo".