Jacques Marin
ActingAbout Jacques Marin
Jacques Marin (9 September 1919 – 10 January 2001) was a French actor on film and television. Marin's fluency in English and his instantly recognisable features made him a familiar face in some major American and British productions (Charade, The Train, Marathon Man), and Disney movies (The Island at the Top of the World and Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo). Source: Article "Jacques Marin" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA.
Jacques Marin Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Jacques Marin reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Jacques Marin's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 60% of Jacques Marin's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains The Beautiful Trip, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Jacques Marin Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Jacques Marin's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Jacques Marin has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | The Secret of the Selenites | Hercule (Voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | The Fabulous Adventures of the Legendary Baron Munchausen | Hercule (Voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | Marathon Man | LeClerc | Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | Holy Year | Moreau, prison guard | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | Flic Story | Owner of the inn in Saint-Rémy | Average | Similar → |
| 1974 | The Island at the Top of the World | Captain Brieux | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | Impossible Is Not French | Dussautoy, propriétaire du « Chasse de la Roche Couloir » à Choigny | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | Shaft in Africa | Cusset | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | Now Where Did the Seventh Company Get to? | L'épicier, collaborateur avant l'heure | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Joe: The Busybody | Andrieux | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | To Die of Love | Penpal | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | Tintin and the Temple of the Sun | Scholar #1 (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | A Very Curious Girl | Félix Lechat | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Man in the Buick | Un Déménageur | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | The 25th Hour | Le soldat chez Debresco (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | How to Steal a Million | Chief Guard | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Lost Command | Mayor | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | Paris in August | Bouvreuil | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Fantomas Unleashed | Agent de police ferroviaire | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Chicken | Le père | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | The Train | Jacques | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | The Calculus Affair | Dupond / Dupont (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | Charade | Edouard Grandpierre | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Gigot | Jean | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | The Gentleman from Epsom | Raoul | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | The Counterfeiters of Paris | Inspector Larpin (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | The President | Gaston, le chauffeur de car et guide | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | Women and War | M. Gaspard, l'épicier | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Truth | Le conducteur du bus | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Old Guard | Gendarmerie brigadier on a bicycle (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | Crack in the Mirror | Watchman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Maigret and the St. Fiacre Case | Albert | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Gambler | Casino employee who searches under the table | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Roots of Heaven | Cerisot | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Cheaters | Hippolyte Félix | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Love Is My Profession | Trianon Hotel Receptionist | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Night Affair | Waiter (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | Les Misérables | Monsieur Madeleine's secretary | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Gates of Paris | An Inspector (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Speaking of Murder | Le policier de garde | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | Reproduction interdite | (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | La Traversée de Paris | Owner of the restaurant Saint Martin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Blood to the Head | L'agent de police (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | Lady Chatterley's Lover | Pub Regular | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Hi-Jack Highway | le gendarme au commissariat | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Fugitives | Un prisonnier | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Black Dossier | Un policier | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | French Cancan | Un spectateur (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Forbidden Games | Georges Dolle | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | The Beautiful Trip | A thug | Super Hit | Similar → |
Jacques Marin - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Jacques Marin?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jacques Marin is "The Beautiful Trip" with a rating of 9.5/10.
How many movies has Jacques Marin acted in?
Jacques Marin has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Jacques Marin?
Other notable films include "Forbidden Games", "Charade", and "The Train".