Jacques Castelot
ActingAbout Jacques Castelot
Jacques Castelot (born Jacques Marie Paul Éloi Storms) (11 July 1914 – 25 August 1989) was a French film actor. He appeared in 86 films between 1938 and 1982. His brother was the writer André Castelot and their father was the Symbolist painter Maurice Chabas. From 1940 to 1945 he was married to actress and theater director Héléna Bossis (pseudonym of Henriette Berthe Blanche Berriau). Source: Article "Jacques Castelot" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA 3.0.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Jacques Castelot reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Jacques Castelot'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 30% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Jacques Castelot remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in December, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Jacques Castelot Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Jacques Castelot's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Jacques Castelot.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | December | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Repeated Absences | Le directeur de la banque | Flop | Similar → |
| 1971 | Sappho | Uncle Edward | Flop | Similar → |
| 1971 | Love Me Strangely | (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1970 | Falling Point | Le père | Average | Similar → |
| 1970 | Vertigo For A Killer | Mario | Flop | Similar → |
| 1970 | Time of the Wolves | Investigating judge | Flop | Similar → |
| 1969 | Desert Assault | Le sergent du char allemand | Flop | Similar → |
| 1966 | Brigade Anti Gangs | Director of the P.J. | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | The Invincible | Conte d'Artois | Flop | Similar → |
| 1966 | The Other Truth | The prosecutor | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | Angelique | L'archevêque de Toulouse | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | La Cousine Bette | Baron Hulot | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | Trouble Among Widows | Cyril | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | The Gallant Musketeer | King Henri III | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | Lafayette | Duke of Ayen | Flop | Similar → |
| 1961 | In The Water... Which Makes Bubbles! | Baumann | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Baron of the Locks | Marquis François-Marie de Villamayor | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | The Great Deception | le marquis de L'Hospital, l'ambassadeur de France en Russie | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | Dishonorable Discharge | Gérard Lester, Legrand's deputy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1956 | Soupçons | Thierry de Villesec | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | An Evening at the Music Hall | Philippe Loiselet | Flop | Similar → |
| 1955 | Nana | Le comte de Vandeuvres | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Casta diva | Ernesto Tosi | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | The Two Orphans | Marquis de Presles | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Obsession | Me Ritter | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | The Rebels of Lomanach | Rocheville | Flop | Similar → |
| 1954 | Before the Deluge | Serge de Montesson | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | The Count of Monte Cristo | Gérard Noirtier, Count of Villefort, the King's Prosecutor | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Other Side of Paradise | Gabriel Dautrand | Flop | Similar → |
| 1952 | Forbidden Fruit | Boquet, le propriétaire du 'Poker bar' | Flop | Similar → |
| 1952 | Don Juan's Night of Love | Baron de Villemure | Flop | Similar → |
| 1952 | The Truth About Bebe Donge | Doctor Jalabert | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Dirty Hands | le prince | Flop | Similar → |
| 1951 | Les Petites Cardinal | The Baron of Glaïeuls | Flop | Similar → |
| 1951 | Victor | Marc Pélicier | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Topaze | Roger Gaëtan de Bersac | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Justice Is Done | Gilbert de Montesson, first juror | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | Paris Waltz | The Duke of Morny | Flop | Similar → |
| 1949 | Maya | Ernest | Flop | Similar → |
| 1948 | Impasse of Two Angels | The Viscount | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | The Murdered Model | Emile | Flop | Similar → |
| 1947 | Passionnelle | Le comte de Vétheuil | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Paméla | Prince de Carency | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | Children of Paradise | Georges | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | The Island of Love | Serlys, Xénia's friend | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | La Malibran | Lamartine | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Le Voyageur de la Toussaint | Jean Plantel | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Cavalcade of Love | Dancer (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1938 | La Marseillaise | - | Hit | Similar → |
Jacques Castelot - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Jacques Castelot?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jacques Castelot is "December" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Jacques Castelot acted in?
Jacques Castelot has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Jacques Castelot?
Other notable films include "Soupçons", "Children of Paradise", and "The Two Orphans".