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.
Alex Descas Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Alex Descas reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Alex Descas's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 28% of Alex Descas's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Frantz Fanon, trajectoire d'un révolté, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Alex Descas Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Alex Descas's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Alex Descas has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| 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 → |
| 2006 | A Perfect Couple | Patrick | Flop | Similar → |
| 2005 | The Intruder | Le prêtre | Average | 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 8.0/10.
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 "Un enfant en danger".