Henri Génès - Actor Profile

Henri Génès

Acting
Freshness: Jan 23, 2026
47Total Films
7.9 Highest Rated
Born: Jul 2, 1919
Birth Place: Tarbes, Hautes-Pyrénées, France

About Henri Génès

Henri Génès (2 July 1919 - 22 August 2005) was a French singer and actor who appeared in such films as The Sucker, La Grande Vadrouille, The Brain, The Counterfeit Constable, and The Little Bather. He was born in Tarbes, and died, aged 86, in Saint-Cloud. Source: Article "Henri Génès" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA 3.0.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Henri Génès reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 47 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Comedy

The majority of Henri Génès'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 17% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Henri Génès remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Don't Look Now... We're Being Shot At!, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Henri Génès Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Henri Génès's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Henri Génès.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2015 Le Tournage du Corniaud… Tout sauf un long fleuve tranquille Self (archive footage) Average Similar →
1990 Le Provincial L'abbé Flop Similar →
1985 Le Facteur de Saint-Tropez L'adjudant Antonin Ficelle Flop Similar →
1985 Y'a pas le feu... Mayor Flop Similar →
1983 Waiter! Sangali Average Similar →
1983 Le Braconnier de Dieu Le patron du 'Café de la paix' Flop Similar →
1982 My Pastor Among the Nudists Truffard Flop Similar →
1981 The Cabbage Soup Le brigadier-chef Average Similar →
1981 Prends ta Rolls et va pointer Customs officer with the accent Flop Similar →
1980 Don't Touch my Bagpipes! Riton Flop Similar →
1980 Sacrés gendarmes Vicar Flop Similar →
1980 The Miser Le commissaire Average Similar →
1979 Le Facteur de Fontcabrette Sylvestre, le facteur dit "Le Merle' Flop Similar →
1979 The Gendarme and the Creatures from Outer Space Le patron du restaurant 'Le Cabanon' Average Similar →
1978 Bidasses Academy Le Capitaine Flop Similar →
1978 Ça va pas la tête The uncle Flop Similar →
1977 Animal Camille Average Similar →
1975 En grandes pompes Henri Flop Similar →
1974 Young Casanova Maxime Lavaux Flop Similar →
1971 Das Lied der Balalaika André Flop Similar →
1969 Les gros malins Doctor Vergeze Flop Similar →
1969 The Brain Chief warden of Poissy prison Hit Similar →
1968 The Little Bather Le paysan Hit Similar →
1966 Don't Look Now... We're Being Shot At! Keeper of Vincennes Zoo Super Hit Similar →
1965 The Sucker Martial, le brigadier Hit Similar →
1964 The Counterfeit Constable Gros Max Average Similar →
1957 Trois de la marine Honoré Flop Similar →
1956 Hard Knock Out Ernest Mamourette Flop Similar →
1956 These Sacred Holidays Gendarmerie brigadier Flop Similar →
1955 Three of the Canebière Girelle Flop Similar →
1955 La Rue des bouches peintes Philippe Jacquemod Flop Similar →
1954 Queen Margot Annibal de Coconas Hit Similar →
1953 L'oeil en coulisse Tonin Bonafous Flop Similar →
1953 Les détectives du dimanche Molot Flop Similar →
1953 To Hell with Virtue Pierre Montabel Average Similar →
1953 Jeunes mariés Mechanic Flop Similar →
1953 Femmes de Paris Lucien Mosca, boss of Ruban Bleu Hit Similar →
1953 Une fille dans le soleil Virgil, the mayor Flop Similar →
1953 One Hundred Francs Per Second Fernand Dargueval Flop Similar →
1951 Monte Carlo Baby Julien Hit Similar →
1951 Paris Is Always Paris Paul Gremier Flop Similar →
1951 The Lovers of Bras-Mort Nestor Hit Similar →
1950 Pigalle-Saint-Germain-des-Prés Gustave dit Tatave Flop Similar →
1950 The Chocolate Girl Félicien Bédarride Average Similar →
1950 We Will All Go to Paris Julien Flop Similar →
1947 Pluck the Hen - Flop Similar →
1945 Hanged Man's Farm Jérome Taillemet, le brigadier Average Similar →

Henri Génès - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Henri Génès?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Henri Génès is "Don't Look Now... We're Being Shot At!" with a rating of 7.9/10.

How many movies has Henri Génès acted in?

Henri Génès has been featured in at least 47 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Henri Génès?

Other notable films include "The Sucker", "The Brain", and "The Lovers of Bras-Mort".