Jean-François Davy - Actor Profile

Jean-François Davy

Directing
Freshness: Jan 20, 2026
15Total Films
6.2 Highest Rated
Born: May 3, 1945
Birth Place: Paris, France

About Jean-François Davy

French film producer, director, screenwriter and actor.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Jean-François Davy reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 15 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Comedy

The majority of Jean-François Davy'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 0% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Jean-François Davy remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Clockwork Bananas, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Jean-François Davy Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Jean-François Davy's career based on audience ratings.

★6.2
Clockwork Bananas (1974) movie poster
★6.2

Clockwork Bananas — Gilles, who operates a money losing garage, teams up with his friends Max, who operates a scrap yard, and lawyer Xavier

Clockwork Bananas

1974•Comedy
★5.9
The Aubergine Is Well Stuffed (1981) movie poster
★5.9

The Aubergine Is Well Stuffed — In L’AUBERGINE EST BIEN FARCIE, Cathy Duprey takes a job as a meter maid and immediately discovers that her sexy outfit

The Aubergine Is Well Stuffed

1981•Comedy
★5.8
Dirty Lovers (1971) movie poster
★5.8

Dirty Lovers — Pierre is a free-lance glamour photographer who always has to hassle his penny-pinching employer just to get paid while

Dirty Lovers

1971
★4.6
Chasing the Muse (2014) movie poster
★4.6

Chasing the Muse — Jean-François Davy is a legendary French director of erotic cinema, whose work was among the most notable European adult

Chasing the Muse

2014•Documentary
★3.8
Exhibition (1975) movie poster
★3.8

Exhibition — A documentary about the French porn industry, focusing on French porn superstar Claudine Beccarie.

Exhibition

1975•Documentary

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Jean-François Davy.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2014 Chasing the Muse - Flop Similar →
2014 I Am Another - Flop Similar →
2013 In Memoriam Bernadette Lafont Self Flop Similar →
2013 L'Enfance du hard - Flop Similar →
1986 Exigences très spéciales Le rédacteur en chef Flop Similar →
1984 Marilyn - Kleine Spalten, Süsse Lippen Le premier client Flop Similar →
1981 Chattes frémissantes L'homme devant la Villa Trianon Flop Similar →
1981 Paméla Inspecteur Gérardin Flop Similar →
1981 The Aubergine Is Well Stuffed - Average Similar →
1978 Exhibition 2 Jean-François Davy Flop Similar →
1975 Exhibition Self (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1974 Clockwork Bananas Le cinéaste (uncredited) Average Similar →
1973 Line Up and Lay Down L'amateur de Jaguar (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1973 5 Kittens Babette's Depressed Friend (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1971 Dirty Lovers Le poète Average Similar →

Jean-François Davy - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Jean-François Davy?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jean-François Davy is "Clockwork Bananas" with a rating of 6.2/10.

How many movies has Jean-François Davy acted in?

Jean-François Davy has been featured in at least 15 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Jean-François Davy?

Other notable films include "The Aubergine Is Well Stuffed", "Dirty Lovers", and "Chasing the Muse".