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.
Francis Lax Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Francis Lax reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 36 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Francis Lax's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 22% of Francis Lax'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 Le Bougnoul, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Francis Lax Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Francis Lax's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Francis Lax has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| 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 → |
| 1994 | April and the Sandman | Le perroquet / Le panda | 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 36 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".