Jacques Gamblin
ActingAbout Jacques Gamblin
Jacques Gamblin is a French actor. He studied at the Centre dramatique de Caen (Caen Dramatic Arts Centre). Originally, Jacques Gamblin was not destined to act. As a professional technician in a theater company, he came to contact with acting. He then studied at the Comédie de Caen and took his first steps as an actor on stage in Brittany, Totem Theatre in Saint-Brieuc, before joining the National Theatre, directed by Pierre de Rennes Debauche. Then he tried his luck in Paris, carefully choosing his roles and he made his film debut in 1985. In theatre, Jacques Gamblin worked with many directors such as Pierre Claude Yersin, Michel Dubois, Jeanne Champagne, Philippe Adrien, Alfredo Arias, Charles Tordjman, Jean-Louis Martinelli, Gildas Bourdet, and Anne Bourgeois. He is also the author of plays such as The Touch Hardware and hip (1997). Source: Article "Jacques Gamblin" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA 3.0.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Jacques Gamblin 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 Gamblin'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 44% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Jacques Gamblin remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in La mesure des choses, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Jacques Gamblin Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Jacques Gamblin's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Jacques Gamblin.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Connemara | Gérard | Average | Similar → |
| 2023 | L'Homme debout | Henri Giffard | Average | Similar → |
| 2022 | La mesure des choses | Narrator (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | My Father's Secrets | Henri Kichka (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | The Tiger and The President | Paul Deschanel | Average | Similar → |
| 2022 | Sacrifice paysan | Narration | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Say Cheese | Thierry Hamelin | Flop | Similar → |
| 2021 | A Grain of Sand in the Gear | Self - Narrator (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | Inondations : une menace planétaire | Speaker | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | The Ideal Palace | Joseph Ferdinand Cheval, aka 'Le facteur Cheval' | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Father Son Therapy | Charles Perronet | Flop | Similar → |
| 2015 | I Have Dreamed Of You So Much | Voice over | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Au cœur des robots | Narrator (French) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Hippocrates | Le professeur Barois | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | 24 Days | Commander Delcour | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | The Finishers | Paul Amblard | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | A Volcano Odyssey | Self - Narrator (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Blind Man | Le Commandant Lassalle | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Une vie française | Paul Blick | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | The First Man | Jacques Cormery | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | The Names of Love | Arthur Martin | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Pétain, such a popular hero | Narrator (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Henri-Georges Clouzot's Inferno | Marcel | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Home | Narrator (french voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Van Gogh: Brush with Genius | Vincent Van Gogh | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Bellamy | Noël Gentil / Emile Leullet / Denis Leprince | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | The First Day of the Rest of Your Life | Robert Duval | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Fragile(s) | Vince | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | Les Irréductibles | Michel | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | The Tiger Brigades | Jules Bonnot | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Hell | Pierre | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Holy Lola | Dr. Pierre Ceyssac | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Le voyageur sans bagage | Gaston | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Nickel and Dime | Francis | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Carnage | Jacques | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | Safe Conduct | Jean-Devaivre | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Mademoiselle | Pierre Cassini | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | The Children of the Marshland | Garriss | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | The Color of Lies | René Sterne | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Dr. Akagi | Piet | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Proper Attire Required | Richard Poulenc | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | What a Drag | André Lemoine | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | My Man | 4th client | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Au petit Marguery | Barnabé | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | 'Till Death Do Us Part | Patrick | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Les Miserables | Le bedeau | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | All That... for This?! | Jacques Grandin | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | Goodbye Princess | Helmut | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | The Beautiful Story | Le jeune policier | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | There Were Days... and Moons | Le mari de Caroline | Average | Similar → |
Jacques Gamblin - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Jacques Gamblin?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jacques Gamblin is "La mesure des choses" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Jacques Gamblin acted in?
Jacques Gamblin has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Jacques Gamblin?
Other notable films include "I Have Dreamed Of You So Much", "A Volcano Odyssey", and "Pétain, such a popular hero".