Jacques Charon
ActingAbout Jacques Charon
Jacques Charon (27 February 1920 – 15 October 1975) was a French actor and film director. Born in Paris, Charon trained at the Conservatoire national supérieur d'art dramatique (CNSAD) and made his début at the Comédie-Française in 1941. During his time there which lasted until his death, he played over 150 roles in the classical and modern repertoire. Charon directed the 1968 feature film A Flea in Her Ear and the 1973 television movie Monsieur Pompadour. He played Spalanzani in the complete recording of The Tales of Hoffmann (Decca, 1971). Charon died in Paris and is buried in the Cimetière de Montmartre. Source: Article "Jacques Charon" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA 3.0.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Jacques Charon reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 37 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Comedy
The majority of Jacques Charon'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 22% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Jacques Charon remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Tartuffe, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Jacques Charon Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Jacques Charon's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Jacques Charon.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Salzburg Marionette Theatre: The Tales of Hoffmann | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | Le Sexe faible | Antoine | Flop | Similar → |
| 1973 | La Troupe du Roy : Hommage à Molière | Monsieur Jourdain / Argan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1973 | Tartuffe | Orgon | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Le Misanthrope | Oronte | Flop | Similar → |
| 1970 | Un fil à la patte | Fontanet | Hit | Similar → |
| N/A | Opération Jericho | Le comte Jacques de Saint-Leu | Flop | Similar → |
| 1969 | Vingt-neuf degrés à l'ombre | Pomadour | Flop | Similar → |
| 1968 | Feu la mère de madame | Lucien | Flop | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Double Bed | Le fiancé (3 : « La Répétition ») | Flop | Similar → |
| 1964 | Comment épouser un premier ministre | Cchief of staff | Flop | Similar → |
| 1964 | How Do You Like My Sister? | Jolivet | Flop | Similar → |
| 1963 | Teuf-teuf | Self - Host | Flop | Similar → |
| 1963 | In the French Style | Patrini | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | How to Succeed in Love | Director of Editions du Soleil | Flop | Similar → |
| 1962 | Cartouche | Le colonel | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | The Dreadful | Monestier | Flop | Similar → |
| 1958 | Would-Be Gentleman | the dancing master | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Le Misanthrope | Oronte | Flop | Similar → |
| 1957 | This Pretty World | 'La Tulipe' | Flop | Similar → |
| 1957 | La blonde des tropiques | Alphonse | Flop | Similar → |
| 1956 | Operation Thunder | Maurice Favier | Flop | Similar → |
| 1954 | The Scheming Women | Antonio Pan, le jeune premier | Flop | Similar → |
| 1954 | Le Petit Poucet | Narrateur | Flop | Similar → |
| 1953 | Le Petit Jacques | Defense lawyer Maître Merlin | Flop | Similar → |
| 1951 | The Turkey | M. de Pontagnac | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | The Red Inn | Rodolphe | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Over the waves | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 1951 | Dakota 308 | Lord Vernon | Flop | Similar → |
| 1951 | Cœur-sur-Mer | Le prince de Synoire | Flop | Similar → |
| 1950 | Paris Waltz | Berthelier | Flop | Similar → |
| 1947 | The Royalists | Lieutenant Merle | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Behind These Walls | Count Jacques de Saint-Leu | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | The Queer Assignment | Neptunia bartender | Flop | Similar → |
| 1943 | Colonel Chabert | Cleric | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Des jeunes filles dans la nuit | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1941 | Her First Affair | A college student (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
Jacques Charon - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Jacques Charon?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jacques Charon is "Tartuffe" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Jacques Charon acted in?
Jacques Charon has been featured in at least 37 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Jacques Charon?
Other notable films include "Would-Be Gentleman", "Un fil à la patte", and "Colonel Chabert".