Jean-Claude Jay - Actor Profile

Jean-Claude Jay

Acting
Updated: Apr 14, 2026
13Total Films
7.7 Highest Rated

Jean-Claude Jay Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Jean-Claude Jay reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 13 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Jean-Claude Jay's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 38% of Jean-Claude Jay'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 I... for Icarus, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Jean-Claude Jay Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Jean-Claude Jay's career based on audience ratings.

★7.7
I... for Icarus (1979) movie poster
★7.7

I... for Icarus: Following the assassination of President Marc Jarry, a member of the investigation committee refuses to sign off on the

I... for Icarus

1979•Thriller
★6.8
The Women on the 6th Floor (2011) movie poster
★6.8

The Women on the 6th Floor: Paris, in the early 1960s. Jean-Louis Joubert is a serious but uptight stockbroker, married to Suzanne, a starchy class-

The Women on the 6th Floor

2011•Comedy
★6.8
Joan the Maid I: The Battles (1994) movie poster
★6.8

Joan the Maid I: The Battles: Convinced only she can lead France to victory against the invading English, Jeanne leaves her childhood home to plead wi

Joan the Maid I: The Battles

1994•History
★6.6
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (2011) movie poster
★6.6

Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy: George Smiley, the aging master spy of the Cold War and once heir apparent to Control, is brought back out of retirement

Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy

2011•Drama
★6.5
The Final Lesson (2015) movie poster
★6.5

The Final Lesson: At 92 years old, Madeleine decides to set the date and conditions of her death. By telling her daughter Diane and her so

The Final Lesson

2015•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Jean-Claude Jay has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2015 The Final Lesson Georges, le premier amour de Madeleine Hit Similar →
2011 Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy French Man at Residency Hit Similar →
2011 The Women on the 6th Floor Pelletier Hit Similar →
2003 Who Killed Bambi? - Average Similar →
1999 Time Regained Duke of Guermantes Average Similar →
1994 Joan the Maid I: The Battles Jacques Alain Hit Similar →
1986 Electra Le pédagogue Flop Similar →
1985 Death in a French Garden Father Average Similar →
1981 Peer Gynt Le père de Solvejg / Le capitaine Flop Similar →
1979 I... for Icarus Le sénateur Albert Philippe Super Hit Similar →
1979 Memoirs of a French Whore Client in Dark Glasses Average Similar →
1979 Memoirs of a French Whore - Average Similar →
1977 What Do You Want, Julie? - Flop Similar →

Jean-Claude Jay - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Jean-Claude Jay?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jean-Claude Jay is "I... for Icarus" with a rating of 7.7/10.

How many movies has Jean-Claude Jay acted in?

Jean-Claude Jay has been featured in at least 13 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Jean-Claude Jay?

Other notable films include "The Women on the 6th Floor", "Joan the Maid I: The Battles", and "Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy".

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