Jean Reno
ActingAbout Jean Reno
Juan Moreno y Herrera-Jiménez (born July 30, 1948), commonly known as Jean Reno is a French actor of Andalusian Spanish descent. Working in French, English, and Italian, he has appeared not only in numerous successful Hollywood productions such as The Pink Panther, Godzilla, The Da Vinci Code, Mission: Impossible, Ronin and Couples Retreat, but also in European productions such as the French films Les Visiteurs (1993) and Léon (1994) along with the 2005 Italian film The Tiger and the Snow.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Jean Reno reveals a career defined by exceptional commercial consistency. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Jean Reno's filmography leans towards the Drama 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 76% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Jean Reno remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Big Blue Adventure, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Jean Reno Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Jean Reno's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Jean Reno.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Zootopia 2 | Bûcheron / Chèvre (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | My Penguin Friend | Joao | Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | Lift | Lars Jorgensen | Average | Similar → |
| 2023 | The Squad: Home Run | Serge Buren | Average | Similar → |
| 2020 | Da 5 Bloods | Desroche | Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | Waiting for Anya | Henri | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | The Girl in the Fog | Dr. Augusto Flores | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | The Promise | Admiral Fournet | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Las pequeñas cosas | Jean-Pierre Bertrand | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Brothers of the Wind | Danzer | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Gaumont, en effeuillant la marguerite | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Les Enfoirés - Les Enfoirés en chœur de 1985 à aujourd'hui | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Hector and the Search for Happiness | Diego Baresco | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | My Summer in Provence | Paul | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | The Day of the Crows | Le père Courge (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Le Chef | Alexandre Lagarde | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Margaret | Ramon | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | The Philosopher | Baggio | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | 22 Bullets | Charly Matteï | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | The Round Up | Dr. David Sheinbaum | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Flushed Away | Le Frog (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Flyboys | Capt. Thenault | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | The Da Vinci Code | Captain Bezu Fache | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | The Tiger and the Snow | Fuad | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Jean Reno: The Road to 'Léon' | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | 10 Year Retrospective: Cast and Crew Look Back | Self - 'Leon' | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Hotel Rwanda | Sabena Airlines President, Mr. Tillens (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Ruby & Quentin | Ruby | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Les Rivières pourpres: L'enquête | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Wasabi | Hubert Fiorentini | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | The Crimson Rivers | Pierre Niemans | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Ronin | Vincent | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Roseanna's Grave | Marcello | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Mission: Impossible | Krieger | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | French Kiss | Inspector Jean-Paul Cardon | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Léon: The Professional | Léon Montana | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | The Screw | Monsieur K | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | The Visitors | Comte Godefroy de Montmirail | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Loulou graffiti | 'Pique la Lune' | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | L'Opération Corned Beef | Capitaine Philippe Boulier, dit "Le Squale" | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | Nikita | Victor, the Cleaner | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | The Big Blue Adventure | Self / Narrator | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | The Big Blue | Enzo Molinari | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | I Love You | Dentist | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Zone Red | Leccia | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | Subway | Le Batteur | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Our Story | A neighbour | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | The Last Battle | The Brute | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | We're Not Angels... Neither Are They | Le serveur restaurant chic (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | The Hypothesis of the Stolen Painting | Character of Paintings | Hit | Similar → |
Jean Reno - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Jean Reno?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jean Reno is "The Big Blue Adventure" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Jean Reno acted in?
Jean Reno has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Jean Reno?
Other notable films include "Les Rivières pourpres: L'enquête", "Léon: The Professional", and "Les Enfoirés - Les Enfoirés en chœur de 1985 à aujourd'hui".