Jacques Perrin
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Jacques Perrin (July 13, 1941 – April 21, 2022) was a French actor and filmmaker. He is occasionally credited as Jacques Simonet. Simonet was his father's name and Perrin his mother's.
Jacques Perrin Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Jacques Perrin reflects exceptional commercial consistency. 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 Perrin's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 76% of Jacques Perrin'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 Cinema Paradiso, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Jacques Perrin Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Jacques Perrin's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Jacques Perrin has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Goliath | Richard Vannec | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Françoise Dorléac, from The Man from Rio to The Young Girls of Rochefort | self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Trintignant by Trintignant | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Remi, Nobody's Boy | Rémi, elderly | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Borderline | Henri Van Roy | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Richelieu: The Purple and the Blood | Richelieu | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Louis XI, le pouvoir fracassé | Louis XI | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Vittorio racconta Gassman: Una vita da mattatore | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Oceans | Self - Narrator (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | L'odyssée de la vie | Narrateur | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Hell | Frédéric | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | The Young Lieutenant | Le juge Serge Clermont | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | The Chorus | Pierre Morhange adult | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Above the Clouds | Henri Lanvern, le cinéaste | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Deep Blue | Narrator | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Ti voglio bene Eugenio | Federico | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Winged Migration | Narrator (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Brotherhood of the Wolf | Thomas Agé | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Microcosmos | Récitant / Narrator (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | The World of Jacques Demy | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | The Young Girls Turn 25 | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | The Long Silence | Judge Marco Canova | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | In nome del popolo sovrano | Don Ugo Bassi | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Everybody's Fine | Alvaro adulte | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Flight from Paradise | Eliseo | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Cinema Paradiso | Salvatore 'Totò' Di Vita (adult) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | The Judge | Le juge François Muller | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | A Captain's Honor | Marcel Caron | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | Drummer-Crab | Lieutenant Willsdorff, 'Le Crabe-Tambour' | Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | The Desert of the Tartars | Sten. Giovanni Drogo | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | Special Section | Roger Lafarge | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Blanche | Bartolomeo | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | Goya: A Story of Solitude | Alvaro | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Donkey Skin | Prince Charming | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Z | Photojournalist | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | A Little Virtuous | Ferdinand 'Fred' Thibault | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | Shock Troops | Kerk | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | The Young Girls of Rochefort | Maxence | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Almost a Man | Michele | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Line of Demarcation | Michel | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Sleeping Car Murders | Daniel | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | The 317th Platoon | Le sous-lieutenant Torrens | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | La calda vita | Fredi | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | Corruption | Stefano Mattioli | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | The Scapegoat | Pietro, il fornaretto | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | Family Diary | Lorenzo Mainardi | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | Girl with a Suitcase | Lorenzo Fainardi | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Truth | Jérôme | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Cheaters | le jeune qui monte sur la Vespa | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Gates of the Night | Un des gosses Quinquina (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
Jacques Perrin - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Jacques Perrin?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jacques Perrin is "Cinema Paradiso" with a rating of 8.4/10.
How many movies has Jacques Perrin acted in?
Jacques Perrin has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Jacques Perrin?
Other notable films include "Françoise Dorléac, from The Man from Rio to The Young Girls of Rochefort", "Remi, Nobody's Boy", and "Z".