Gérard Jugnot - Actor Profile

Gérard Jugnot

Acting
Freshness: Jan 19, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: May 4, 1951
Birth Place: Paris, France

About Gérard Jugnot

Gérard Jugnot (born 4 May 1951 in Paris) is a French actor, film director, screenwriter and producer. Jugnot was one of the founders of the comedy troupe Le Splendid in the 1970s, along with, among others, his high-school friends Christian Clavier, Thierry Lhermitte, and Michel Blanc. The group adapted a number of its stage hits for the cinema, was extremely successful in films such as Les Bronzés (1978), Les Bronzés font du ski (1979) and Le Père Noël est une ordure (1982). Jugnot gained international fame for his lead role in Les Choristes in which he played Clément Mathieu. The last movie he directed was Rose et Noir (2008). Jugnot is the father of comedian Arthur Jugnot, born in 1980 to Jugnot and wardrobe designer Cécile Magnan. He was made Chevalier (Knight) of the Légion d'honneur in 2004. Description above from the Wikipedia article Gérard Jugnot, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Gérard Jugnot reveals a career defined by exceptional commercial consistency. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Comedy

The majority of Gérard Jugnot'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 100% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Gérard Jugnot remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Pauline et l'ordinateur, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Gérard Jugnot Movies Ranked

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

Complete Filmography & Success Status

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

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 Vos 40 chansons préférées des Enfoirés Self (archive footage) Hit Similar →
2025 Les Enfoirés 2025 - Au pays des Enfoirés - Super Hit Similar →
2024 Les Charlots en folie Self Super Hit Similar →
2023 Gérard Jugnot, une vie de comédies Self Hit Similar →
2023 L'Âge d'or de la pub Self (archive footage) Hit Similar →
2023 Alibi.com 2 Daniel Hit Similar →
2022 Belmondo: The Incorrigible - Super Hit Similar →
2022 Les Enfoirés 2022 - Un air d'Enfoirés - Hit Similar →
2021 Le Jour du kiwi Barnabé Leroux Hit Similar →
2021 Coluche, une époque formidable Self Super Hit Similar →
2020 Jean Rochefort, l'irrésistible Self (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
2020 Les Enfoirés 2020 - Le Pari(s) des Enfoirés - Hit Similar →
2019 Les Enfoirés jouent le jeu - Super Hit Similar →
2019 La Raison d'Aymé Aymé Hit Similar →
2019 City Hunter Le Psy Hit Similar →
2018 The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir Gustave Hit Similar →
2017 Les Enfoirés 2017 - Mission Enfoirés - Super Hit Similar →
2016 Les Enfoirés 2016 - Au rendez-vous des Enfoirés - Hit Similar →
2015 Les Enfoirés 2015 - Sur la route des Enfoirés - Hit Similar →
2014 Les Enfoirés - Les Enfoirés en chœur de 1985 à aujourd'hui - Super Hit Similar →
2014 Babysitting M. Schaudel Hit Similar →
2013 Les Enfoirés 2013 - La Boîte à Musique des Enfoirés - Hit Similar →
2011 Il était une fois... « Le père Noël est une ordure » Self Hit Similar →
2010 Les Enfoirés 2010 - Les Enfoirés... la Crise de Nerfs - Hit Similar →
2008 Les Enfoirés 2008 - Les secrets des Enfoirés - Hit Similar →
2005 Les Enfoirés, 15 ans d'Enfoirés - Super Hit Similar →
2004 Volpone Grappione Hit Similar →
2004 The Chorus Clément Mathieu Super Hit Similar →
2002 Monsieur Batignole Edmond Batignole Hit Similar →
2002 Les Enfoirés 2002 - Tous dans le même bateau - Super Hit Similar →
2001 Espèces menacées Yvon Hit Similar →
2001 Les Enfoirés 2001 - L'odyssée des Enfoirés - Super Hit Similar →
1998 Les Enfoirés 1998 - Enfoirés en cœur - Hit Similar →
1990 Les 1001 Nuits (Version intégrale) Jimmy Genious Super Hit Similar →
1987 Tandem Rivetot Hit Similar →
1985 Santa Claus Is a Stinker Félix Hit Similar →
1983 Gramps Is in the Resistance Adolfo Ramirez, dit « Rami » Hit Similar →
1982 Santa Claus Is a Stinker Félix Hit Similar →
1981 Droit de Réponse Self Super Hit Similar →
1980 Umbrella Coup Frédo, agent artistique de Grégoire Hit Similar →
1979 French Fried Vacation 2 Bernard Morin Hit Similar →
1979 Such a Lovely Town... Fréval Hit Similar →
1978 French Fried Vacation Bernard Morin Hit Similar →
1978 Pauline et l'ordinateur The fake doctor Super Hit Similar →
1977 The Seventh Company Outdoors Gaston Gorgeton, charpentier, menuisier Hit Similar →
1976 The Toy Pignier, journalist with sweaty hands Hit Similar →
1976 Mr. Klein Photographer Hit Similar →
1976 The Tenant Office Clerk Super Hit Similar →
1976 The Judge and the Assassin Le photographe Hit Similar →
1974 Going Places Family vacationer Hit Similar →

Gérard Jugnot - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Gérard Jugnot?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Gérard Jugnot is "Pauline et l'ordinateur" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Gérard Jugnot acted in?

Gérard Jugnot has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Gérard Jugnot?

Other notable films include "Les 1001 Nuits (Version intégrale)", "Belmondo: The Incorrigible", and "Les Enfoirés - Les Enfoirés en chœur de 1985 à aujourd'hui".