Jean Benguigui
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Jean Benguigui (born 8 April 1944 in Oran) is a French actor. He is of Jewish-Algerian descent. In 2006 and 2007 he played the role of impresario Cartoni in a new adaptation of the operetta Le Chanteur de Mexico at the Théâtre du Châtelet. Source: Article "Jean Benguigui" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA 3.0.
Jean Benguigui Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Jean Benguigui reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Jean Benguigui's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 30% of Jean Benguigui'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 Le Cri des hommes, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Jean Benguigui Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Jean Benguigui's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Jean Benguigui has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | The Blond Boy from the Casbah | Lisa | Flop | Similar → |
| 2022 | The Sofa | Edouard Le Tellier, producer | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | Conviction | Maître Francis Szpiner | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Lili Within the Clouds | Grandpa | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Brillantissime | Le boucher | Flop | Similar → |
| 2012 | Yann Piat: A Chronicle of Murder | Joseph Sercia | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | La Croisière | Le commandant | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | A Cat in Paris | Victor Costa (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Fatal | Tony Tarba | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | So Happy Together | Prosper | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Aïcha | Docteur Accoca | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Chat en Poche | Pacarel | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Hello Goodbye | Simon Gash | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Ali Baba and the 40 thieves | Cassim | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | Those Happy Days | Mimoun | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Qui mange quand ? | M. Arnaud | Flop | Similar → |
| 2004 | Grosse chaleur | Paul | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Turn Left at the End of the World | Isaac Shushan | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Mixed Marriage | Maurice Abecassis, ami de Max | Flop | Similar → |
| 2003 | I, Cesar | Papy | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | How we made Asterix & Obelix: Mission Cleopatra | Self - Actor | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Dead Weight | Saddam | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Asterix & Obelix: Mission Cleopatra | Malococsis | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | La juge Beaulieu | Commandent Etcheverry | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Across the Road | Henri de Villard | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | The Swindle | Guadeloupe Gangster | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Tango | Lefort | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | The Big Pardon 2 | Albert Zecri | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | Loulou graffiti | Commissioner Bloc | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | The Beautiful Story | Doga | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | The Jackpot! | Sarkis - Le trafiquant d'armes | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | My Life Is Hell | Monsieur Chpil | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | Le Cri des hommes | Fuentès | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | My New Partner II | Cesarini | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Control | Max Bloch | Flop | Similar → |
| 1986 | The Fugitives | Labib, chef de bar | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | The Flight of the Phoenix | Mendel | Flop | Similar → |
| 1984 | Souvenirs souvenirs | Samuel | Flop | Similar → |
| 1984 | The Bitch | Rony | Flop | Similar → |
| 1984 | The Judge | Maître Donati | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Le Grand Carnaval | Benjamin Fitoussi, alias "Johnny" | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | The African | Aristote Poulakis | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | Le Jeune Marié | Pierrot | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | The Big Pardon | Albert Zecri | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | Buffet Froid | Le tueur à gages | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | Memoirs of a French Whore | Jean-Jean | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | The Red Sweater | Charlie, le journaliste | Flop | Similar → |
| 1979 | The Bit Between the Teeth | Bosc | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | The Question | Claude | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | The French Calvinists | Jean-Baptiste Fort | Average | Similar → |
Jean Benguigui - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Jean Benguigui?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jean Benguigui is "Le Cri des hommes" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Jean Benguigui acted in?
Jean Benguigui has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Jean Benguigui?
Other notable films include "La juge Beaulieu", "Lili Within the Clouds", and "Loulou graffiti".