Francis Lax
ActingAbout Francis Lax
French actor and voice actor, born 16 April 1930 and died 13 March 2013 in Paris. He was known for dubbing Tom Selleck (Magnum), David Soul (Starsky & Hutch), Harrison Ford (Star Wars), Shaggy (Scooby-Doo), George Jetson (The Jetsons), Ranger Smith (Yogi Bear), Brainy and Clumsy (The Smurfs) or Snarf (Thundercats) as well as several characters of the Muppet Show.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Francis Lax reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 35 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Comedy
The majority of Francis Lax'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 23% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Francis Lax remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Le Bougnoul, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Francis Lax Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Francis Lax's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Francis Lax.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | On a volé ma VF | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Panier de crabes | Samuel | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | Marie's Counter | le notaire | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | Le Pélican | Francis | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | L.627 | Chief Superintendent | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Trois partout | Edgar Thibault-Lagarde | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | Manon Roland | Phlipon | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | Les p'tits schtroumpfs | Brainy Smurf / Clumsy Smurf / Snappy Smurfling / Grandpa Smurf (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | Le bébé schtroumpf | Brainy Smurf / Clumsy Smurf (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Un dîner intime | Fréssinet | Flop | Similar → |
| 1983 | Rock and Torah | Théra | Flop | Similar → |
| 1981 | Fais gaffe à la gaffe ! | L'agent de police | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | Une nuit rêvée pour un poisson banal | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | Beaufils et fils | Le valet de chambre | Flop | Similar → |
| 1978 | Too Shy to Try | Le sommelier | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | L'Exercice du pouvoir | The journalist | Flop | Similar → |
| 1978 | Le Rabat-joie | Duran | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | Le Gentleman des Antipodes | Abadie | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | The Bottom Line | Unlucky motorist | Flop | Similar → |
| 1975 | Alouqa or the Comedy of the Dead | Le Flos | Flop | Similar → |
| 1975 | Le Bougnoul | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | An Invitation to the Hunt | Monitor | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | A Cloud in the Teeth | Brigadier | Average | Similar → |
| 1974 | The Nada Gang | Édouard Longuevache | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | I Don't Know Much, But I'll Say Everything | Antoine | Flop | Similar → |
| 1972 | Blue Racer Blues | Fleche bleu | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | A Very Curious Girl | Emile | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Hotshots | Carrel | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | If I Were a Spy | Rodard | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | Thursday We Shall Sing Like Sunday | Marc | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Coplan, Agent 005 | (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1962 | Les Culottes rouges | Un homme de la troupe (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Give Me Ten Desperate Men | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1960 | Fortunate | évadé du pont | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Les mains liées | - | Flop | Similar → |
Francis Lax - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Francis Lax?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Francis Lax is "Le Bougnoul" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Francis Lax acted in?
Francis Lax has been featured in at least 35 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Francis Lax?
Other notable films include "Thursday We Shall Sing Like Sunday", "On a volé ma VF", and "Fortunate".