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Gérard Essomba

Acting
Freshness: Jan 26, 2026
9Total Films
7.0 Highest Rated

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Gérard Essomba reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 9 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Gérard Essomba'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 11% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Gérard Essomba remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The President, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Gérard Essomba Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Gérard Essomba's career based on audience ratings.

★7.0
The President (2013) movie poster
★7.0

The President: Cameroonian filmmaker Jean-Pierre Bekolo's newest work uses split-screens (at times, up to four images simultaneously) t

The President

2013•Drama
★6.0
The Nonentity (1986) movie poster
★6.0

The Nonentity: Each evening, four men – a doctor, a journalist, a professor and a merchant – meet up in a deserted bar to play cards.

The Nonentity

1986•Crime
★5.8
Daresalam (2001) movie poster
★5.8

Daresalam: In a small Central African village, boyhood friends Djimi and Koni have come of age under a post-colonial government tha

Daresalam

2001•Drama
★5.5
Operation Leopard (1980) movie poster
★5.5

Operation Leopard: In May 1978, the mining town of Kolwezi in Katanga, Zaire (now Democratic Republic of Congo, the former Belgian Congo) i

Operation Leopard

1980•War
★5.3
The Rue Princesse Street (1994) movie poster
★5.3

The Rue Princesse Street: Emile, his wife Fanta and their four children lead a comfortable existence. Jean, the eldest son, is interested only in

The Rue Princesse Street

1994•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Gérard Essomba.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2017 Life Point M Bala Edouard Jacob Flop Similar →
2013 The President The President Hit Similar →
2001 Daresalam Adoum Average Similar →
1998 Pieces of Identity Mani Kongo Flop Similar →
1994 The Rue Princesse Street Emile Flop Similar →
1986 The Nonentity - Average Similar →
1980 Operation Leopard Bia Kombo Average Similar →
1979 Dance My Love Gérard Flop Similar →
1978 Last In, First Out Le fonctionnaire de la R.O.A. Flop Similar →

Gérard Essomba - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Gérard Essomba?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Gérard Essomba is "The President" with a rating of 7.0/10.

How many movies has Gérard Essomba acted in?

Gérard Essomba has been featured in at least 9 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Gérard Essomba?

Other notable films include "The Nonentity", "Daresalam", and "Operation Leopard".