Jean Piat
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Jean Piat (23 September 1924 – 18 September 2018) was a French actor and writer. Piat was born in Lannoy, Nord. He enlisted in the Comédie-Française on 1 September 1947, and became a member on 1 January 1953. He left the Comédie-Française on 31 December 1972, and became an honorary member the following day. He was an officer in the Légion d'honneur and the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres, and a grand officer in the Ordre national du Mérite. He was married to actress Françoise Engel (who died in 2005), and was a professor in the dramatic arts of the Simon Course. He died on 18 September 2018 at age 93 of heart attack, five days before his 94th birthday. Source: Article "Jean Piat" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Jean Piat reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 33 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Comedy
The majority of Jean Piat'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 21% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Jean Piat remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in L'étiquette, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Jean Piat Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Jean Piat's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Jean Piat.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Confidences pour confidences | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2008 | La Maison du lac | Tom Murphy | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | Go West: A Lucky Luke Adventure | Spike Goodfellow (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Kaena: The Prophecy | The Priest (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | A Monkey's Tale | Sérignole (Voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | L'étiquette | Georges Rousseau | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | Les Jeunes Filles | Pierre Costals | Flop | Similar → |
| 1979 | Ciao, You Guys | Lawyer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | The Bible | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | Domino | Domino | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | My Husband, His Mistress and I | Pierre | Flop | Similar → |
| 1972 | La Pèlerine écossaise | Philippe | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Ruy Blas | Don César de Bazan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1971 | Les Fausses Confidences | Dubois, former valet of Dorante | Flop | Similar → |
| 1971 | Paris Jamais Vu | Narrator | Flop | Similar → |
| 1970 | Un fil à la patte | Bois d'Enghien | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | La Princesse d'Élide | Tircis | Flop | Similar → |
| 1970 | Rider on the Rain | M. Armand | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | The Milky Way | Le comte | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Le Bossu | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Tower of Screaming Virgins | Bouridan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1968 | Les Aventures de Lagardère | Henri de Lagardère/El Cincelador/Maître Louis/Ésope | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | Domino | Domino | Flop | Similar → |
| 1965 | Ruy Blas | Don César de Bazan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1961 | Panurge's Sheep | Serge | Flop | Similar → |
| 1960 | Le Barbier de Séville | Figaro | Flop | Similar → |
| 1959 | Marriage of Figaro | Figaro | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Would-Be Gentleman | Cléonte, in love with Lucile | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Le Chasseur de chez Maxim's | Marquis Clotaire de La Guérinière | Flop | Similar → |
| 1951 | Clara de Montargis | Jean-Claude | Flop | Similar → |
| 1948 | Rouletabille Against the Queen of Spades | Joseph Rouletabille | Flop | Similar → |
| 1948 | The Devil Who Limped | Figaro in “The Barber of Seville” | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | Rouletabille joue et gagne | Joseph Rouletabille | Flop | Similar → |
Jean Piat - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Jean Piat?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jean Piat is "L'étiquette" with a rating of 9.0/10.
How many movies has Jean Piat acted in?
Jean Piat has been featured in at least 33 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Jean Piat?
Other notable films include "Marriage of Figaro", "Would-Be Gentleman", and "Le Bossu".