Jess Hahn
ActingAbout Jess Hahn
Jess Hahn's career is a bit of an oddity, being one of very few American actors to establish himself in French cinema in the early 1960's. He acted exclusively in French productions for the duration of his career with the exception of the Marlon Brando vehicle "The Night of the Following Day" in 1968, which was filmed in France. He also appeared in several international coproductions and low budget films by French exploitation director Jean Marie Pallardy, for which he is arguably best-known to contemporary audiences.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Jess Hahn 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 Jess Hahn'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 18% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Jess Hahn remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in A Blonde Like That, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Jess Hahn Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Jess Hahn's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Jess Hahn.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Overdose | Le docteur | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | How Did You Get In? We Didn't See You Leave | Mac Douglas | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | Teheran '43 | terrorist on airplane | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | Focal Point | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | No Pockets in a Shroud | Walter | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | Three Tough Guys | The Bartender | Flop | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Mysterious Island | Bonaventure Pencroft | Flop | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Grand Duel | Bighorse | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Sicilian Connection | Sacha | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Artless One | Captain | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | Bad Man's River | Tom Odie | Flop | Similar → |
| 1971 | Rum Runners | Piet aka "Big Dutch" | Flop | Similar → |
| 1971 | Troubleshooters | Kongo, La brute américaine | Average | Similar → |
| 1970 | Atlantic Wall | British colonel | Average | Similar → |
| 1970 | The Novices | L'Américain | Flop | Similar → |
| 1969 | The Night of the Following Day | Friendly | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | Fuller Report, Base Stockholm | Eddy Bennet | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Woman Is a Stranger | Floyd Delaney | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | Rita the Field Marshal | Major Bill Hocks | Flop | Similar → |
| 1966 | Triple Cross | Commander Braid | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | The Saint Lies in Wait | Hoppy Uniatz | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | The Postman Goes to War | Jess Parker | Flop | Similar → |
| 1966 | The Mona Lisa Has Been Stolen | Fêtard, le milliardaire noctambule | Flop | Similar → |
| 1965 | Up to His Ears | Cornelius | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Wise Guys | Calderon aka "Nénesse" | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | What's New Pussycat? | Peter Werner | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | Les Gorilles | Boris Alexis Alexevich, the make-up artist | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | The Great Spy Chase | Commodore O'Brien | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Topkapi | Hans | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Que personne ne sorte | Bugsy Weis | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | A Blonde Like That | Sam | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | The Trial | Assistant Inspector #2 | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Sign of the Lion | Pierre Wesselrin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Cartouche | La Douceur | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | Dynamite Jack | Sergeant Bob | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | The Beast Is Loose | Donan | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | Time Bomb | Le marin blessé | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | A Woman Like Satan | Sidney | Flop | Similar → |
| 1957 | Nathalie | Sam | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Tricyclist | Daniel | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | When a Woman Meddles | 'La Couture' | Flop | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Happy Road | Morgan | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Vintage | André Morel (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | To Catch a Spy | Kalpannen | Flop | Similar → |
| 1956 | The Flea in the Ear | Rugby | Flop | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Best Part | Karl | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Tant qu'il y aura des femmes | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | Girl on the Third Floor | L'Américain (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1954 | The Pirates of the Bois du Bologne | le capitaine du bar | Flop | Similar → |
| 1953 | Poison Ivy | Le marin-geôlier | Average | Similar → |
Jess Hahn - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Jess Hahn?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jess Hahn is "A Blonde Like That" with a rating of 8.5/10.
How many movies has Jess Hahn acted in?
Jess Hahn has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Jess Hahn?
Other notable films include "The Wise Guys", "The Trial", and "Dynamite Jack".