Alex Descas
ActingAbout Alex Descas
Alex Descas (born January 1, 1958) is a French actor known for his roles in films by Claire Denis and Jim Jarmusch. In France, he is also known for his role as Schneider in the French TV series Un Flic. He is a frequent collaborator of Claire Denis, appearing in more than half of her theatrical feature-length films, including No Fear, No Die, Nénette et Boni, I Can't Sleep, Trouble Every Day, The Intruder, 35 Shots of Rum and Bastards, as well as Ten Minutes Older: The Cello. He is of Antillean (Guadeloupean) descent. Description above from the Wikipedia article Alex Descas, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Alex Descas 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: Drama
The majority of Alex Descas'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 30% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Alex Descas remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Frantz Fanon, trajectoire d'un révolté, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Alex Descas Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Alex Descas's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Alex Descas.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Adam's Sake | Naïm | Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | Kenya - Gardiennes des éléphants | Narrator (Voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Frantz Fanon, trajectoire d'un révolté | (Voix Off) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Sing Me Back Home | Juan | Flop | Similar → |
| 2018 | Maya | Frédéric | Flop | Similar → |
| 2018 | Volontaire | Albertini | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | Let the Sunshine In | End Man | Flop | Similar → |
| 2017 | Gone | Claude Vannier | Flop | Similar → |
| 2016 | Chocolat | Victor | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Rouge | Scottie, dans «Madeleine d'entre les morts» | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Portrait of the Artist | Scottie | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Voilà l'enchaînement | Lui | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Murder in Pacot | L'homme | Flop | Similar → |
| 2013 | Un enfant en danger | André | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Bastards | Dr. Béthanie | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Rapt | Maître Walser | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Persecution | Thomas | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | The Limits of Control | Creole | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | 35 Shots of Rum | Lionel | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Boarding Gate | Andrew | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | Tag! | Nkruma | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | The Elf Case | Pascal Lissouba | Flop | Similar → |
| 2005 | A Perfect Couple | Patrick | Flop | Similar → |
| 2005 | The Intruder | Le prêtre | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | In Your Dreams | Mojo | Flop | Similar → |
| 2005 | The United States of Albert | Nolton Barnett | Flop | Similar → |
| 2005 | Nèg maron | Siwo | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | The Man Who Came From Elsewhere | Pierre Adélaïde | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Coffee and Cigarettes | Alex (segment "No Problem") | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Tiresia | Marignac | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | The Dope | Shaft | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | Ten Minutes Older: The Cello | (segment "Vers Nancy") | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Vers Nancy | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Trouble Every Day | Dr. Léo | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | Lumumba | Joseph Mobutu | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Last Harem | Nadir | Flop | Similar → |
| 1999 | Late August, Early September | Jérémie | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | The House | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Nenette and Boni | Gynecologist | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | Irma Vep | Desormeaux | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Clubbed to Death | Mambo | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | The Great White of Lambarene | Koumba | Flop | Similar → |
| 1995 | The Heart's Cry | Ibrahim Sow | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | I Can't Sleep | Théo | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | The Absence | Soldier | Flop | Similar → |
| 1991 | Against Oblivion | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | No Fear, No Die | Jocelyn | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | How Good the Whites Are | Le travailleur chez Renault | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | Urgence | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1984 | The Syringe | Le chef des 'Blackies' | Flop | Similar → |
Alex Descas - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Alex Descas?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Alex Descas is "Frantz Fanon, trajectoire d'un révolté" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Alex Descas acted in?
Alex Descas has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Alex Descas?
Other notable films include "Vers Nancy", "Kenya - Gardiennes des éléphants", and "The House".