Jean-Pierre Marielle
ActingAbout Jean-Pierre Marielle
Jean-Pierre Marielle (born April 12, 1932) is a French actor. He has played in more than a hundred movies in which he brought life to a very large diversity of roles, from the banal citizen (Les Galettes de Pont-Aven), to the serial killer (Sans mobile apparent), to the World War II hero (Les Milles), to the compromised spy (La Valise), to the has-been actor (Les Grands Ducs), acting always with the same excellence whatever the quality of the movie in itself. He is well known for his outspokenness and especially for his warm and cavernous voice which is often imitated by French humorists considering him as the archetype of the French gentleman. Description above from the Wikipedia article Jean-Pierre Marielle, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Jean-Pierre Marielle 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 Jean-Pierre Marielle'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 52% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Jean-Pierre Marielle remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Climates of Love, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Jean-Pierre Marielle Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Jean-Pierre Marielle's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Jean-Pierre Marielle.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Belmondo: The Incorrigible | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Rochefort, Marielle, Noiret: Les copains d'abord | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | Jean Rochefort, l'irrésistible | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Two Snails Set Off | (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | FantastiCozzi | (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Belmondo by Belmondo | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Phantom Boy | The Man with the Broken Face (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Des roses en hiver | Jean | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Je vous salue Marielle | Himself | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | La Fleur de l'âge | Hubert Dassonville | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Belmondo, il était une fois le beau monde | Self (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Belmondo, itinéraire... | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Santa's Apprentice | Contrary Santa (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | The Skin of Sorrow | Oswald | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Micmacs | Placard | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Annie Girardot, ainsi va la vie | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | The Da Vinci Code | Jacques Saunière | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Grey Souls | Pierre-Ange Destinat | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Claude Sautet or the Invisible Magic | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Madame De... | Le général | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | The Pupil | Armand | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | The Grand Dukes | Georges Cox | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | One, Two, Three, Sun | L'homme seul / The lonely man | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | Max & Jeremie | Almeida | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | Dispute in Valladolid | Bartolomé de las Casas | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | All the Mornings of the World | Monsieur de Sainte Colombe | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Uranus | Archambaud | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | The Murderous Months of April | Fred | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Ménage | The Rich and Depressed Man | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Hold-up | Simon Labrosse | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | Les Capricieux | Simon | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Coup de Torchon | Le Peron / Le Peron's twin brother | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Voulez-vous un bébé Nobel ? | Victor Delacroix | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | Cause toujours... tu m'intéresses | François Perrin | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | One Wild Moment | Pierre | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | Femmes Fatales | Paul Dufour | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | Cookies | Henri Serin, umbrella representative and painter | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Track | Albert Danville | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | Let Joy Reign Supreme | The Marquis de Pontcallec | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Common Man | Léo Tartaffione | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Man in the Trunk | Major Bloch | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | Four Flies on Grey Velvet | Gianni Arrosio | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Love Is Gay, Love Is Sad | Maxime | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | The Devil by the Tail | Jean-Jacques Leroy-Martin, le "play-boy" | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Man in the Buick | Le Marquis | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | Weekend at Dunkirk | Pierson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Backfire | Van Houde | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | Let's Rob the Bank | André Durand-Mareuil | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Climates of Love | Philippe Marcenat | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Fernand the Tramp | - | Average | Similar → |
Jean-Pierre Marielle - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Jean-Pierre Marielle?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jean-Pierre Marielle is "Climates of Love" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Jean-Pierre Marielle acted in?
Jean-Pierre Marielle has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Jean-Pierre Marielle?
Other notable films include "Rochefort, Marielle, Noiret: Les copains d'abord", "Madame De...", and "Belmondo: The Incorrigible".