Jean-François Lapalus - Actor Profile

Jean-François Lapalus

Acting
Freshness: Jan 30, 2026
12Total Films
7.3 Highest Rated

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Jean-François Lapalus reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 12 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Jean-François Lapalus'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 50% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Jean-François Lapalus remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Blind Owl, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Jean-François Lapalus Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Jean-François Lapalus's career based on audience ratings.

★7.3
The Blind Owl (1987) movie poster
★7.3

The Blind Owl: H., 35, an Arabian immigrant, works as projectionist in an old cinema. One day, drawn by the music, he looks through the

The Blind Owl

1987•Drama
★7.3
Life Is a Dream (1987) movie poster
★7.3

Life Is a Dream: A baroque mix of revolutionary politics, pop culture and semiotics loosely based on the play by Pedro Calderón de la Bar

Life Is a Dream

1987•Drama
★6.9
Joan the Maid II: The Prisons (1994) movie poster
★6.9

Joan the Maid II: The Prisons: Jeanne has succeeded in lifting the siege of Orléans and Charles has been crowned King of France. However, she is injure

Joan the Maid II: The Prisons

1994•History
★6.7
Night Shift (2001) movie poster
★6.7

Night Shift: A worker in a bottle factory, Pierre decides to switch from day shift to night shift. In his new team, he runs into Fred

Night Shift

2001•Drama
★6.6
Under the Sand (2001) movie poster
★6.6

Under the Sand: When her husband goes missing at the beach, a female professor begins to mentally disintegrate as her denial of his disa

Under the Sand

2001•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Jean-François Lapalus.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2009 Sommeil blanc le libraire Flop Similar →
2003 Fan-Fan the Tulip L'oncle de Lison Flop Similar →
2001 Night Shift Mickey Hit Similar →
2001 Under the Sand Paris Doctor Hit Similar →
1999 Time Regained Café de la Paix's head waiter Average Similar →
1997 Genealogies of a Crime Le médecin morgue Hit Similar →
1994 Joan the Maid II: The Prisons Martin Ladvenu Hit Similar →
1993 The Little Apocalypse Henri Flop Similar →
1990 Brise-glace (third segment 'Histoires de Glace') (voice) Average Similar →
1987 The Blind Owl - Hit Similar →
1987 Brise-Glace: Histoires de glace - Average Similar →
1987 Life Is a Dream - Hit Similar →

Jean-François Lapalus - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Jean-François Lapalus?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jean-François Lapalus is "The Blind Owl" with a rating of 7.3/10.

How many movies has Jean-François Lapalus acted in?

Jean-François Lapalus has been featured in at least 12 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Jean-François Lapalus?

Other notable films include "Life Is a Dream", "Joan the Maid II: The Prisons", and "Night Shift".